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Old 05-07-2014, 07:29 AM
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Default Re: Any one have 27" diameter tires in the rear?

Originally Posted by JHM2K
I know exactly what he's talking about -- it's when the car is on a lift, and the suspension is unloaded, the bigger diameter tires will "scrub" the lower portion of the fenderwell arch (essentially, the trailing edge of the rocker panel).

This is due to the suspension moving forward ever-so-slightly when there's no weight on it.

If he will squeeze it in there, it WILL fit. It's all about the angles
FP,

I've been following this too. My 275/30-20's do this exactly. The suspension swings forward when on a lift, then swings back when put back on the ground.
Your shop is correct, but worried for no reason.