Don't know if this makes a difference to either of you, but if notice, all the Monte's in those pics aren't lowered that much...Look at how much room there is between the top edge of the tire and the edge of the wheel lip. Looks like 2" or so. Right now with my 16x8's & 245/50's the rear fender lip is even with the top edge of the tire. I don't know how guys can fit 275 in the back with no mods, mine would rub horribly with it being lowered.