RaidenJ2M

I have a Del Sol, lowered slightly (1.5"), 15x6.5 +38 offset wheels with 205/50 R15 Continental Extremecontact Sport tires. I just got the tires not too long ago and noticed a problem soon after, they rub when at full lock, right at the front part of the shock tower.
I have been looking at options ranging from altering the wheel well area that's effected, to getting wheels with a different offset. I thought about spacers, but really not sure about them. As a practical experiment, I pulled one front wheel and spaced it with washers, then I ROLLED the car (no power) and turned full lock. the rub was still there, but less. (Spacing was about 5-6mm) One note: There is no power steering, all manual.

So, I'm sort of fishing for ideas and suggestions. I know that many are running 205 tires on a Del Sol, I have even seen some (on this forum) using 225! Which also brings up the question: How in the hell do you run 225 tires on A Del Sol!?

Thanks!
-DC

CandyRedRC46

Are you sure that you don't need an alignment??

RaidenJ2M

Alignment was done when the new tires were installed. Everything is within spec, save for camber. The closest it can come is -2.1 on the left, -1.8 on the right with stock upper ball joints. (Maximum negative camber is 1.3) Considering a couple of things to fix that problem, but haven't settled on anything yet, there is a lot of crap out there.....

Not sure if a degree, or slightly less than will make a difference.....

-DC