Soilsack

Alright, the first thing I want to say is that I do not want to start any coilovers vs. shock/spring arguments so please pay attention to what I say.

I have attempted to search but most of the answers I am looking for have not been stated. Let me explain my situation first.

I have a 1998 SE. I got some Infiniti G35 wheels 17x7.5/17x8. I am running 225/45 and 235/45. I am experiencing some rubbing when taking turns but only on the wheel well cover. The tires are making contact with it. I assume that I need some stiffer springs to counteract this but there are a few things I don't want. I do not want to drop my car to be "hellaflush", I do not want to have RUCA and toe rods, and I assume that I do not want coilovers. This car will never see a track, it is a weekend driver at best. I do not need max performance and actually do want some comfort mixed with some looks.

Now for the questions. I see that most of the options out there offer a drop in ride height regardless of spring rate. What is the most drop we can have before having to upgrade RUCA and toe rods?

I don't care about wheel gap but I don't want to tuck either, is there a better option out there to eliminate some of the wheel gap but not all of it? I am happy with a finger or two of clearance.

I am looking to use KYB AGX shocks/struts for the ease of damping adjustment. Where do these shocks max out? I read 50% greater than stock for spring rate but I don't know of ride height.

If anyone actually has input on this shock with a specific spring then please let me know about the reliability with that spring.

I have explored options from NISMO S Tune to Fortune Auto. I don't know if the S Tune will offer enough of a drop and I am actually scared of the minimum drop of 1.8 in on the Fortune Auto. I don't want to have to get smaller tires just because I want suspenstion. I also want to leave my wheel well guards in.

I am looking to improve the car while maintaining a somewhat stock appearance. I don't have anything against all of these flush cars, most look amazing. It just isn't my thing. I know practicality seems to be a foreign concept here but please keep in mind my request.

Thank you