i just tried a new size tire on the accord today...before i was running 215/45/17 nitto neo gen tires. i loved'em, went through two sets, but i wanted to try something new. so i ordered a set of 225/45/17 falken azenis sports...the grip is off the hook/amazing, but on my first test runs on hard turns i heard a noise that i've never heard before...the rear tires were rubbing. ain't that a bitch? my wheels and tires never have tucked, and the car's dropped a couple inches all around, but i keep the suspension set pretty stiff so i'd never had a problem with rubbing before. what i forgot about tho, was that the 225/45's are taller than the 215/45's (i should have gotten 225/40's). this is why i'm glad i've got coilovers. to fix the problem i just raised the rear end by about three tenths of an inch (the difference in height between the new tires, and my old ones). one thing i was wondering, has anybody ever cut off that little inside lip on your rear fender to get rid of the chance of rubbing all together? and is that little lip really there for anything other than being in the way? i really didn't wanna have to raise the rear any...i actually want to drop the car all around a little more but because the wheels dont tuck all the way, i never have. i use the car for autocrossing, road racing, and hard everyday driving so i cant just slam it for looks. the lowering has to be functional, and i can't live with rubbing. any suggestions on cutting out that lip on the rear fender would be greatly appreciated...holla back


couple pics of my accord