i was just wondering which wheel well was bigger. i know sec's and sel's share no similar body panels, but i was just wondering what model has a bigger rear wheel well. the reason i am asking this is becuase i am getting 18x8 and 18x9's in the rear installed with h&r springs on tues. bergwerks has told me there is possible rubbing not on the outside of the rear tire, but rahter the inside of the tire meaning the actuall inner well could experience rubbing. i have been told many different oppinions in regards to tire rubbing. bergwerks mostly works on sec's not sel's.what do you all think. i know this should be in the wheel and tire forum, but i know i could count on your oppinion.
Good question, but I imagine that they are the same. Since I have both, I'll measure in the morning. That being said, I just put 18x10" on the rear of my SEC, W/18X8.5" ON THE FRONTS. mY et is 25, which is important. If you have a larger ET, you may have a problem. Also, I haven't lowered my car yet, but was told that I may have to roll the inner fender lip when I lower it, to avoid rubbing. Carl at Bergwerks won't steer you wrong. Great place!!
Putting new springs is pretty easy,I did mine,myself. The only advice is dont use 8mm shims in the front,I had rubbing problems. Do you know what shims you'll be using ?? frt & rears. Post some pics of before and after.
shims are still in question. we will see when we install the springs, we will let down the car and then decide what needes to be evened out. i will post pictures when done.
I'm guessing your rear offset is 30-35 and the rear wheels have a 210 part number right? It will be close without spacers. I'm thinking rub city without spacers.
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