[Craigsta]

I just got my 2005 box used and the previous owner had it lowered about an inch, i mounted and balanced some 18"s rapped with 225/40/18 sunnys, now i can't use them they rub too much any ideas? I think going back to stock springs may help. so if any one has the oem set please let me know...

[PCH]

Keep it lowered. Get reasonable rims and tires.

[swiftxb]

I saved my stock springs. I've got a 2005 with about 31,000 miles on them. "JAY"

[w00st3r]

or go with a 215 35 18, its alot more popular tire size for 18s on a scion. the sunnys arent bad tires, i have 2 of those up front and im really happy with them. i have the stock springs, but i doo think you should stay lowered and either go with a different tire, or maybe some camber to clear the lip.

[infernalxblood]

shave and roll the fenders. should give you enough clearance then even with the tires you are running now.

[boxd_up_2]

As stated a couple times (repitition might make it seem like the right answer...lol) I too have 225/40R18's and they rub at stock height when I turn the wheels to full lock. However, most people that I know with a 2" drop are running 215/35R18's with NO rubbing issues whatsoever.

[triigg]

i have a 2 inch drop on 18s, no rubbing at all. i had 40 series tires on too. still didnt rub. 18x8 inch wide all the way around with 40 series tires.

[joshboogie]

I can tell you that they 225/40's rub no matter what on the front. If they are rubbing on the read then you're dropped more than an inch. What is the offset on your wheels? and what color are your springs?

[triigg]

orange, but i was running 215 tires... i have megan racing springs. and 18x7.5 wheels now. but the tires i have on these rims are 215/35/18s.

[boxd_up_2]

Originally Posted by boxd_up_2

As stated a couple times (repitition might make it seem like the right answer...lol) I too have 225/40R18's and they rub at stock height when I turn the wheels to full lock. However, most people that I know with a 2" drop are running 215/35R18's with NO rubbing issues whatsoever.

Update: I now have a 2" drop with 215/35R18's and do not rub at all.

[toybox777]

you may want to look into camber.

Originally Posted by bB2NER

^^^Why do permanent damage to wheelwells because of wrong sized tires? That's kind backazzward. Just get the right tires like 205/40/18 or 215/35/18 and solve the problem.
Rolling the rear ww lips crack the paint and mess up the body seal around the edge leading to rust issues down the road.

He might like the ride of the meatier tire, As long as the shave and or roll is done right and resealed, I do not think a problem would arise unless you are were it snow's and they salt the roads.
Usually rolling and shaving is for a more agressive set up, but it could provide as a option , weigh in your cost and options, the tire would probably be ideal, but if you are like me, you'll probaby change your rims every 6 month's so the rolling would allow for more variety!

[bB2NER]

Originally Posted by Craigsta

I just got my 2005 box used and the previous owner had it lowered about an inch, i mounted and balanced some 18"s rapped with 225/40/18 sunnys, now i can't use them they rub too much any ideas? I think going back to stock springs may help. so if any one has the oem set please let me know...

You really need to share the details on those 18" wheels. The offset must be way wrong for the tires to be rubbing. They should be 18X7 or 7.5 with 40mm offset. Anything far from that IS the cause for the rubbing and NOT the springs. Whoever sold you those wheels should have asked what they were going to be used on.

[Craigsta]

The rims are 18x7.5 and my offset is +48 :-( I got ahold of my previous springs, but its not gonna work..... i just put some rubber spacers in it to see, and its STILL rubbing a little, so when i take them off for the winter i'm gonna break down and get 215/35/18s you win guys!!! Thanks for all the feedback i don't think ill ever do ANY mods w/out consulting you guys first!
Ps. i posted a few pics it looks pimp w/the new (shoes)

[bB2NER]

The only way that those 48mm offset wheels will work is with 20mm spacers out back and 10mm spacers up front.
BTW where are the pics you posted? I don't see them or links to them.

[Craigsta]

if you click on my name they should show up..... I'm pretty sure i'm running 10mm in the front and back

[joshboogie]

Originally Posted by bB2NER

The only way that those 48mm offset wheels will work is with 20mm spacers out back and 10mm spacers up front.
BTW where are the pics you posted? I don't see them or links to them.

20mm in the rear and it'll chew tires if the fenders aren't rolled with the 225/40'. I was running a set of 006's ET +38 with 10mm in the rear and chewed tires before I rolled the rear a little. They are going to rub like hell on turns in the front no matter what. There is a place on the fender wall (firewall) that has to be beat in to clear but you're still gonna rub on the inside. OH and if you put a 10mm wheel spacer up front you'll have to get longer wheel studs.

[hawkinsjd11]

I've got a 2" drop with df210's, but I'm runnign 17's on 40 rubber. no issues ever.

[joshboogie]

Originally Posted by hawkinsjd11

I've got a 2" drop with df210's, but I'm runnign 17's on 40 rubber. no issues ever.

Yeah but they are 17's so you can get away with it.

[zbaker6]

Originally Posted by boxd_up_2

As stated a couple times (repitition might make it seem like the right answer...lol) I too have 225/40R18's and they rub at stock height when I turn the wheels to full lock. However, most people that I know with a 2" drop are running 215/35R18's with NO rubbing issues whatsoever.

You can say that again

That's my set up on DF210's, no rub 'n bump. you can check my fender liner if you want to.

[hawkinsjd11]

Originally Posted by joshboogie

Yeah but they are 17's so you can get away with it.

exactly my thought!!