Accords and plussing: Where's the rub?

Discussion in 'Accord' started by Charles Lasitter, Apr 20, 2005.

  1. For '05 Accords with stock suspension (no lowering), where do rubbing
    problems usually occur first?

    More specifics: An experienced salesrep with the Tire Rack (TR)
    recommended and I (gleefully!) ordered a set of Pirelli P Zero / Nero
    tires for my LX in a "custom" 225/55-WR16 93W spec.

    The TR web page is conservate and doesn't show this as a standard
    selection, as they want their web site to show recommendations that are
    NEVER a problem, and I appreciate that. The TR rep said he'd be very
    surprised if there were any rubbing with my wheels / tires, but did
    recommend that I load up to back end with weight and see "just to make
    sure".

    Question: For this combo, would anyone anticipate rubbing on the
    front? I'm considering having the fenders rolled just to be on the
    safe side, but don't know if the front would be an unwarranted
    expenditure of not.

    Or perhaps I should also be considering replacement shocks?? Or just
    wait and see on everything?

    Recommendations appreciated.

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    Charles Lasitter, Apr 20, 2005
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  2. Charles Lasitter

    jim beam Guest

    wider lower tires are fine, but you'll also get excellent effects with
    different shocks. european cars [in europe] handle great & tend to be
    more conservative on tires - they concentrate more on shocks & sway
    bars. this side of the pond, we seem to think tires are the only game
    in town. maybe that's because we don't have as many bendy roads as they
    do? ;)

    bilstein hd's make a car corner like it's absolutely on rails but can be
    harsh. kyb-agx's are adjustable and offer choice. but we've had this
    conversation before.
     
    jim beam, Apr 21, 2005
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