Rubbing With Swift Spec R's
Jun 8, 2010, 06:59 AM
#16
How exactly is it bad info? I am suggesting he swap to a less meaty tire. Not debating the size of stock tires. He is having rubbing with 235/45/17's. You can talk theory all day but he will still have rubbing at the end of it. A shorter tire like a 235/40/17 will likely solve his problem.
We know 100% these fit without issue. Something else is up.
Jun 8, 2010, 07:15 AM
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Well he says they are installed correctly and we kinda have to take his word on that. So... whats left.
I know some tires are not exactly true to their supposed size. When he says 'stock tires' does he mean the stock advans, or some other brand in 235/45/17. If so, what brand? Maybe research to see if they run a bit 'tall'.
I know some tires are not exactly true to their supposed size. When he says 'stock tires' does he mean the stock advans, or some other brand in 235/45/17. If so, what brand? Maybe research to see if they run a bit 'tall'.
Jun 8, 2010, 08:22 AM
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Well he says they are installed correctly and we kinda have to take his word on that. So... whats left.
I know some tires are not exactly true to their supposed size. When he says 'stock tires' does he mean the stock advans, or some other brand in 235/45/17. If so, what brand? Maybe research to see if they run a bit 'tall'.
I know some tires are not exactly true to their supposed size. When he says 'stock tires' does he mean the stock advans, or some other brand in 235/45/17. If so, what brand? Maybe research to see if they run a bit 'tall'.
Jun 8, 2010, 10:51 AM
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As stated repeatedly and restated by some of you, I'm running stock wheel with stock tire and a very common spring so I know for a fact that they normally do not rub at all. I do not weigh 300 lbs. so I don't think that's it. The car has not been aligned in some time and do to a stupid mistake on my part the toe is ****ed up, the tie rods are all the way to one said so my steering range is much greater to the right, but toe was still within spec and seeing as it happens on both sides I don't think that's the problem. I remember very specifically lining up the springs on the shocks but I think there's a better chance of me messing up than Swift so I'll double check my work. I'll post some pictures when I get home if it's still light out.
Jun 8, 2010, 06:33 PM
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. Unless the steering shaft can unspline from the rack without dropping the cradle, then I wouldn't be so opposed. By the way if that's doable someone let me know because I've been meaning to do it for a while. And as promised here are some pics, hopefully they show what you wanted to see.
Jun 8, 2010, 06:37 PM
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^^^damn son clean ur wheels.... lol... i have 17x9.0+30 in addition to a 15mm spacer with 245/45/17 and I dont rub on spec-r's.... check the seating on the strut, they r a pita...
Jun 9, 2010, 08:01 AM
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While you're fixing your toe, maybe check the lower control arm (LCA) for any play. If the bushings on the LCA are worn enough, I could see how it could flex enough to have the tires rub on the fender liner.
Also ... Yokohama AVID 4Ws is not the stock tire, though at 235/45, it's the same size as the stock tire. IMO if the tires are rubbing badly, I'd tear the whole thing apart again and look for any installation issues. It never hurts to double check - nobody is perfect.
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Also ... Yokohama AVID 4Ws is not the stock tire, though at 235/45, it's the same size as the stock tire. IMO if the tires are rubbing badly, I'd tear the whole thing apart again and look for any installation issues. It never hurts to double check - nobody is perfect.
l8r)
Last edited by Ludikraut; Jun 9, 2010 at 08:06 AM.