16inch tires rub without lowering?!?
Apr 24, 2003, 06:18 PM
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16inch tires rub without lowering?!?
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my friend just got his rims on his 02 Lancer ES, 16x7, using 205/50/16 tires. He said that his rear tires are rubbing when he goes over speedbumps, and front tires rub when they are turned to the sides all the way. Is this normal? The tire size seems like they have no problem, and I confirmed here on Lancer forum that the offsets of those wheels are fine.
This is even before his lowering! He already bought springs. What could be wrong? thanks for anything in advance!
my friend just got his rims on his 02 Lancer ES, 16x7, using 205/50/16 tires. He said that his rear tires are rubbing when he goes over speedbumps, and front tires rub when they are turned to the sides all the way. Is this normal? The tire size seems like they have no problem, and I confirmed here on Lancer forum that the offsets of those wheels are fine.
This is even before his lowering! He already bought springs. What could be wrong? thanks for anything in advance!
Apr 24, 2003, 08:18 PM
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u shoudl have him try 205/45/16 or if he is lowering it 205/40/16 lower profile tire and all and it shoulnt rub hell i'm running on
205/35/18 an di dont rub at all i can turn full radius to pic of my car below:
205/35/18 an di dont rub at all i can turn full radius to pic of my car below:
Apr 24, 2003, 11:49 PM
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thanks for the help guys. This is weird because it's only 16" and the tires are recommended sizes.
OK I just went to his place to check out the car.
Offset seems okay. The rear tires are rubbing the inside of the fenders when I drive through speed bumps and dips. When I drive up the driveway alittle faster, it also rubs alot.
I jacked up the car to see. The rear tires are actually only about 1 inch away from the inside of the fenders. I can't imagine how bad it'll get if the car is lowered.
Anyone else running the same tire size?
OK I just went to his place to check out the car.
Offset seems okay. The rear tires are rubbing the inside of the fenders when I drive through speed bumps and dips. When I drive up the driveway alittle faster, it also rubs alot.
I jacked up the car to see. The rear tires are actually only about 1 inch away from the inside of the fenders. I can't imagine how bad it'll get if the car is lowered.
Anyone else running the same tire size?
Apr 28, 2003, 02:29 AM
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What is the offset of the rims? That size should work fine. I'm using 215/45/16 and they're actually smaller than stock (205/50 is also smaller than stock). That makes me wonder if you got the wrong offset on the rims. They should be about 42mm. More than that will make them rub the shock housing and less could rub the fender. If it's minor rubbing on the fender, you could roll the fender a little, but best to find the right offset.
Apr 28, 2003, 01:40 PM
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Originally posted by urbanknight
What is the offset of the rims? That size should work fine. I'm using 215/45/16 and they're actually smaller than stock (205/50 is also smaller than stock). That makes me wonder if you got the wrong offset on the rims. They should be about 42mm. More than that will make them rub the shock housing and less could rub the fender. If it's minor rubbing on the fender, you could roll the fender a little, but best to find the right offset.
What is the offset of the rims? That size should work fine. I'm using 215/45/16 and they're actually smaller than stock (205/50 is also smaller than stock). That makes me wonder if you got the wrong offset on the rims. They should be about 42mm. More than that will make them rub the shock housing and less could rub the fender. If it's minor rubbing on the fender, you could roll the fender a little, but best to find the right offset.
it's rubbing the INSIDE of the wheel well, not the outer fenders. That's what I don't get.
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Apr 28, 2003, 01:48 PM
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Originally posted by uranium9v
Something's not right there...without lowering you should be able to stick your hand between the tire and well no problem....I'd get it looked at..
Something's not right there...without lowering you should be able to stick your hand between the tire and well no problem....I'd get it looked at..
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You know, I had similar rubbing issues on my Camry with 205/45 series tires and 16" wheels. I also had stock springs and the rears would rub when I hit bumps too hard. I dunno what the deal is, but I had my fenders rolled and tha didn't solve the problem either.
Move up to 17s.
I've got 205/40/17s on right now with stock springs and there's zero rubbing.
Move up to 17s.
I've got 205/40/17s on right now with stock springs and there's zero rubbing.
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