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Old 08-11-11, 11:17 PM
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Wanted to run wider tire cuz the roads out here in Kansas aren't the best, plus i like that look. Not really into the stretched look. Each to their own right. It does suck that I have to shave the fender now though. It looks like I just need to shave a bit off though. Next time I will buy a car that has already been modded. hahaha
Old 08-12-11, 04:52 AM
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Im running 275/35/19 in the back which is a bit taller than 275/30/19 with no rubbing. But Im on Tanabe NF210's instead, but looking at your pic my GS sits as low as yours. Id roll your fender lips first instead of cutting them, unless you have access to get them painted or sealed.

Another vote for the FAT tire set-up! I love the staggered look with Deep Lip in the rear wheels.
Old 08-12-11, 05:34 AM
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Shave rear/Roll fronts if needed.

Just done with mine. Shaved rears to like 3-4mm thick. No issues and even clears rimedge under fender with 10.5/245 tire.
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Im going to try to shave the rears this weekend. For some reason my car looks a lot higher in the pics than in person. I just barely hit a dip in the road now and i hit the rear tire. I am going to try to get better pics up soon.
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if you ever ever ever plan on pulling even the slightest, dont shave the whole thing down. shave half of it, and then roll the rest. when i mean shave half i mean down to wear the fender is tacked together. if you shave any further, your fender will split like mine did when i pulled it.
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