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Old 03-29-2011, 06:36 PM
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I just got my 06-08 SS wheels and they barely hit the strut tower in the back. They are 50s instead of 45s which is why I am betting they hit. Is there anything I can do to make 'em fit or do I need to get different tires?
 
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Factory tires on 06-07 monte ss' s are 235/50 r18. There have been a few people with pre 2006 montes have run these wheels and I haven't heard of them hitting. Maybe someone will chime in.
 
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Old 03-29-2011, 08:54 PM
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Yeah I think I read somewhere that it was hit or miss on whether or not the 235/50R18's would hit. They are simply TOO tall, so getting a 45 SHOULD help my problem...lol
 
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Old 03-29-2011, 09:01 PM
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I always tell people when they run the 7th Gen Rims to get a 45 height tire.

Do you have anything in the trunk? You'll probably have to get a newer tire. Or upgrade to the FE4 suspension haha

You COULD hammer up the strut plate but that's always a terrible idea
 
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Old 03-29-2011, 09:14 PM
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Well two of the tires are brand new, two have around 50% tread left. They are Goodyear Eagle RS-A Tires. I am going to trade them into a local shop and have them take out the TPMS as well so I can sell them. Hopefully I can trade straight up or for little or nothing. As for the trunk, YES I do have my sub and box and of course spare tire, I also have a small toolbox prolly 30 lbs full and a small jack instead of the crappy side of the road one. Dunno if that would give me enough height or not if I took all that out...lol
 
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You'll probably be fine if you took everything out of the trunk and didn't have any rear passengers haha
 
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Where can I find prices on the FE4 suspension just for s&g's?
 
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You'll probably be fine if you took everything out of the trunk and didn't have any rear passengers haha
Haha that's gonna be a boring drive!
 
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Look up the suspension of the 2006 Monte SS and get part numbers and match them.
 
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I went to GM Parts Direct and under 06 rear suspension. Strut w/firm ride $60 a side, I assume I would need the spring also?
 


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