WRX wheels/tires rubbing on struts

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andthen
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WRX wheels/tires rubbing on struts

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I have a 91 legacy ss with five spoke wrx wheels. i just put new tires on and the back ones especially, are rubbing on the struts. The tires are 205/55 r16. Are these too big? What's best option? Thanks in advance
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That's exactly what I'm running and yes it rubs a little, but you don't need to worry it mainly just polished a shiny spot on the strut.
90-91 had lower spring perches than 92-94 that's why they also are lower to the ground.
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Re: WRX wheels/tires rubbing on struts

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Are they rubbing against the strut perch or the side of the strut body?
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