rudypoochris Posted October 23, 2006 Share Posted October 23, 2006 My baby got its front tires on today! That ^ is all the way lowered on 8" springs I think? Using MM coil overs, in either case, I think the bumpsteer spacers did alot to keep those LCA's pointing down. Love that shot ^ Oilpan below the frame rails... The car is running 245/50/16 and there is a bit of rubbing going on as you can see. Wheels are 16X8 +10. There is no rubbing if I do not use a spacer, or if the car is on jacks, but I have added 1/4" of space to clear the toyota brake swap. Basically I am just wondering if anyone can give me tips as to how to fix this issue (other than smaller tires)? I was thinking that I could grind the calipers down a bit and it would clear, but I honestly like the added track of a small spacer, since I want to eventually add ZG's and it looks mean like that. Maybe when the ZG's go in I can cut back the panel a bit? Any ideas? Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
olie05 Posted October 23, 2006 Share Posted October 23, 2006 I'm kind of confused as to where the rubbing is occuring... is it on the front lower panel or the part right behind the front wheel on the fender? either way, a hacksaw is your friend. Also, an aftermarket airdam may aleviate the problem, assuming it is comming from the front of the front wheels. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rudypoochris Posted October 23, 2006 Author Share Posted October 23, 2006 Yep, the issue is with the front of the wheel rubbing on the front lower valance, kind of right where the fender meets it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blueovalz Posted October 23, 2006 Share Posted October 23, 2006 1) The spacer will do it, and... 2) 50 series aspect ratio is also making it worse I've had 240/45/16 tires with no rubbing, but this was a zero offset 8" wheel. The further outboard you go, the worse it gets, plus you've got a taller tire as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnc Posted October 23, 2006 Share Posted October 23, 2006 Yep, the issue is with the front of the wheel rubbing on the front lower valance, kind of right where the fender meets it. Common problem. Start cutting the sheet metal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rudypoochris Posted October 23, 2006 Author Share Posted October 23, 2006 1) The spacer will do it, and...2) 50 series aspect ratio is also making it worse I've had 240/45/16 tires with no rubbing, but this was a zero offset 8" wheel. The further outboard you go, the worse it gets, plus you've got a taller tire as well. Ya I agree, I just couldn't find what I wanted in 245/45 . Oh well, looks like I will just be trimming the lower front valance. How the hell do people fit the 16X9 watanabes on? Low aspect ratio? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gollum Posted October 24, 2006 Share Posted October 24, 2006 I'd assume they're using something lower profile. But remember that the lower profile you go the harder it is for a tire to be forgiving (how well a tire regains traction after loss of). Of course engineering can compensate, but I was just stating a general rule of thumb. Besides, who needs a front valance anyways? I see guys in concord running thier muscle cars without hoods all the time. Surely something as trivial as a valance isn't needed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbc3 Posted October 24, 2006 Share Posted October 24, 2006 I have the exact same problem with my wheels and spacers. Cut the fender or get smaller tires. I got smaller tires. Jody Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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