Wheels/rims questions
Ok so I have my new rims on and im very happy with them but im having some rubbing problems. I think the tires may be rubbing on the inside of the wheel well. It mostly occurs at full lock or almost full lock when turning even slowly. Im not 100% but i tried to raise the front up and it seems like its all the way up but ill check that tommorow when it isnt so windy.
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raise it
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If its rubbing on the inside of the wheel well, closest part to the engine, would raising it do anything?
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give us ur tire size, rim size, and offset
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Tires are 205/40/17 rims are 17 x 7.5 offset 45
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TTT
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OT, but what kinda rims did you get :)
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I think those rims are too wide.......
how much have you lowered your car by? |
rims too wide... don't turn full lock :D
haha |
Ideally on 17's you'd want 17x7 w/40 offset...
so not only is your rim wider, but with 45 offset the wheel is actually closer to the inside of the fender. That's why it's rubbing |
Chris take a picture of your tread wear and post it ... that will ussually show where it's rubbing
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Originally posted by toyman29 wow thats very wide man sorry i got no help for you |
chris your needs a 40 offset a 45 is a little to much.
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Yeah I figured they were a little too wide. I raised the car today in the front all the way up and it hasnt rubbed yet so im gonna wait to see. IT would suck to have to sell my rims as ive only had em like a week:(. when I was raising the car today I saw that the inside part of the wheel well (closest to the engine was being rubbed on in a few different places.
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Dhiren - I got 17" rota subzero's in flat black
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Ok so it looks like I have to make a decision. I can go and put some spacers on until the wheel doesnt hit the wheel well. I'm guessing I will have to roll/flare the fender out alot if i go this route? I wouldnt mind doing it if it looks nice and not outta place.
Second option is to just keep em and live with the rubbing . Third option is to sell and try and get my money back and buy new rims (17 x 7 40-42 offset). |
thrid option is best .... IMO
try to sell them on a board of a car they will fit on.... thats your best bet for recouping cost.... |
SO you dont think using spacers would be smart?
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Originally posted by scarlemthug SO you dont think using spacers would be smart? |
Originally posted by scarlemthug SO you dont think using spacers would be smart? they change the stress loads on the car's suspension and if they are off (not the exact same width) they will cause issues... however if you want to get some machined I recommend Concpets on wheels company Leitner Performance... I also agree with ElectronBlue rubbing is a very serious issue... let me see the problem at the meet tonight I'll bring my jack and stands and we can take a good look at options you have |
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