Tires rubbing fenders
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Tires rubbing fenders
Hey guys.... this type R isnt lowered that much, its has one finger gap in the back and two finger gaps in the front. But when people sit in the back the tires rub up againt the tiny rubber outline across the wheel weel in the back. Iv seen alot of other type R's on this forum lowered alot more, but i never hear of this problem. I thought the tires were suppose to get tucked into the wheel weel and not scrap them. DOES ANYONE ELSE HAVE THIS PROBLEM? Is the only way to fix this to not let people sit in the back? The tires are 205 45 R16. Thanks
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Re: Tires rubbing fenders (zygspeed)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by zygspeed »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">The way to "fix" this is to raise your car up a bit more ...</TD></TR></TABLE>
also what offset are your wheels?
also what offset are your wheels?
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Re: Tires rubbing fenders (zygspeed)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by zygspeed »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">The way to "fix" this is to raise your car up a bit more ...</TD></TR></TABLE>
Actually the way to "fix" this is to stop letting fat chicks sit in your back seat.
Actually the way to "fix" this is to stop letting fat chicks sit in your back seat.
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Re: Tires rubbing fenders (zygspeed)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by zygspeed »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">The way to "fix" this is to raise your car up a bit more ...</TD></TR></TABLE>
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Re: Tires rubbing fenders (Dave_B)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Dave_B »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
Actually the way to "fix" this is to stop letting fat chicks sit in your back seat.</TD></TR></TABLE>
pwned What offset are the wheels? +38 or lower?
Actually the way to "fix" this is to stop letting fat chicks sit in your back seat.
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What offset are the wheels? +38 or lower?
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Re: Tires rubbing fenders (R6)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by R6 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">fat chicks need love too</TD></TR></TABLE>
but they gotta pay!
but they gotta pay!
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Re: Tires rubbing fenders (sicteer69)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by sicteer69 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">i think the offset is +45mm</TD></TR></TABLE>
+45 should be good.
Roll the fender lip.
Good luck,
Chris
+45 should be good.
Roll the fender lip.
Good luck,
Chris
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Re: Tires rubbing fenders (Dave_B)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Dave_B »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
Actually the way to "fix" this is to stop letting fat chicks sit in your back seat.</TD></TR></TABLE>
Nice!
Actually the way to "fix" this is to stop letting fat chicks sit in your back seat.
</TD></TR></TABLE>Nice!
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Re: Tires rubbing fenders
Get some coilovers so you can adjust the dampnes and the height of the shock !
But if you want you can cut or roll the fender lip as Chris F said
go to some one that has done previous body work because it`s easy to crack the paint on the fenders if you try it your self .
Good Luck
But if you want you can cut or roll the fender lip as Chris F said
go to some one that has done previous body work because it`s easy to crack the paint on the fenders if you try it your self .Good Luck
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Re: Tires rubbing fenders (sicteer69)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by sicteer69 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Hey guys.... this type R isnt lowered that much, its has one finger gap in the back and two finger gaps in the front. But when people sit in the back the tires rub up againt the tiny rubber outline across the wheel weel in the back.</TD></TR></TABLE>
How did you lower the car? What're the spring rates? Exactly how much lower is it?
205's on +45 wheels shouldn't normally rub in normal situations...I think you've just lowered the car too much for the spring rates that are on the car.
How did you lower the car? What're the spring rates? Exactly how much lower is it?
205's on +45 wheels shouldn't normally rub in normal situations...I think you've just lowered the car too much for the spring rates that are on the car.
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Re: Tires rubbing fenders (Hi-StateR)
It took half a page of threads before somebody actually gave him a real answer 
Like mentioned above, you need to roll that inner lip up. You can do it yourself using a heatgun and the "baseball bat" method or you can get it done at a body shop.... I'd go with the latter.
Like mentioned above, you need to roll that inner lip up. You can do it yourself using a heatgun and the "baseball bat" method or you can get it done at a body shop.... I'd go with the latter.
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Re: Tires rubbing fenders (tommymoose)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by tommymoose »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">It took half a page of threads before somebody actually gave him a real answer </TD></TR></TABLE>
You're entitled to your own opinion, but the suggestion of "raising the car" is also a "real answer".
Frankly, rolling the rear fenderlips will not completely solve his problem, esp. with relatively soft springs.
</TD></TR></TABLE>You're entitled to your own opinion, but the suggestion of "raising the car" is also a "real answer".
Frankly, rolling the rear fenderlips will not completely solve his problem, esp. with relatively soft springs.
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