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Old 07-16-2013, 01:31 AM   #7
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The geometry of the suspension will cause the top of the tire to tilt inward as it's compressed through it's range (adds negative camber). It's typical, as the body leans in a fast turn, the added camber helps keep the contact patch more square instead of rolling onto the tire's shoulder. In other words, the wheel's path doesn't travel straight up and down, it's a slight inward arc.

I'm not a huge slammed suspension guru, but it doesn't seem like you'd have any real issues if you lowered moderately. The wheel will still follow the same arc when you hit a bump or dip. Worst case you might need to roll the fender. Personally I wouldn't slam it, maybe an inch or so, but that's preference.

BTW nice tire in the front seat, lol...
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