supacook2k
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i have a corsa b 1.4 16v sport and wondered if i bought 17's would they rub against the arch? i am also looking to lower it by 40mm all round so would this pose a problem?
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Gambit
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learn how to use this first:-
http://www.corsasport.co.uk/board/misc.php?action=search
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Jason Iles
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Or maybe this this http://www.corsasport.co.uk/board/forumdisplay.php?fid=14
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t44rnt
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aslong as they r et49 or et45' s they should b fine
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TOMAS
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AAAAAAAAAARRRRRRRRRRRRRRAAAAAAAAGGGGGGGGHHHHHHH!
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dannycorsa c
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quote: Originally posted by TOMAS
AAAAAAAAAARRRRRRRRRRRRRRAAAAAAAAGGGGGGGGHHHHHHH!
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TOMAS
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Ive been part of this board for three years... if i ever see another 'will 17's rub' question again i'll go nutz!
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Leven Cruise
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quote: Originally posted by TOMAS
Ive been part of this board for three years... if i ever see another 'will 17's rub' question again i'll go nutz!

Yes, i feel new members should use the search or tutorials more
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Leven Cruise
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[helpfulness]
For our newbie friend:
Ensure the alloys are et (that's the offset) 45-49.. and at most 7" wide. Lowering 40 shouldnt be too bad, you can go down 60, and with some arch mods it wont rub.
Debolting the rear arches, and bonding them back on with sealant or similar should do the trick 
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IntaCepta
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or start deleting the threads.
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Wolfy
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yes
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