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Thread: Wheel Rubbing Problem
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03-29-2012, 06:58 AM #1
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Navy Blue Metallic- 1998 Trans Am
Wheel Rubbing Problem
So I put aftermarket Corvette ZR1 rims on the beast (285/40/17) I noticed that when i take a turn left or right and floor it and the car starts to slide that it makes a loud noise from the back end, almost like somethings grinding. So i took my tires off (back ones) and the tire seems to be rubbing in front of the axle next to the stopper. What i dont understand is that people put 315s on and have no problem and i wanted to put wider tires on but i dont like that noise. What can i do? Oh and by the way ive seen people put 295s and 305s on 285 sized rims? can i get away with it?
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03-29-2012, 04:27 PM #2
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Custom Swirly Black- 2001 WS6 M6
Most people with 315, iirc, have to bang the wheel wells to avoid using spacers.
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03-30-2012, 06:54 AM #3
Thats correct. Theres almost always fabrication involved in putting larger wheels on.
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03-30-2012, 07:31 AM #4
Theres definately a hammer in your future. 275 is typically the largest size the on a 9in rim for the front. I run that setup on the front and back so even my directional tires can be rotated back to front. I have friends who banged out the wells to run 305's on a 10 inch rear rim.
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04-10-2012, 09:33 AM #5
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Well i really dont want to modify my car like that. I also dont want to take my spacers out because my car is lowered and has a stiff ride to it and if i take the spacers out i will bottom out my car. All i want to know is can i currently put 305s or 315 on my rim with no problems period?
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04-10-2012, 10:56 AM #6
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Light Pewter Metallic- 2001 Camaro SS
It depends on the offset of the wheels. I run 18x11s in the rear with 315/30/18 and made no modifications. I have no issues and I am lowered.
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