So I found some '04-08 TL Wheels for sale, and for a really good deal, so I bought them. Upon cornering, or hitting larger dips in the road, the rear wheels rub the outer 1/2 inch of the sidewall. The tire size is 235/45/17. They're just a little too big.

My questions: Would new shocks or struts solve this matter, or at least reduce it? Can I find stiffer shocks that won't screw up the ride of the TL? Lastly, would I need to replace both front and rear?

My car has 163,000 miles and I've never replaced any of the suspension.

 

Hey, what a coincidence. I live in Buena Park, and my name is Scott as well!

To get back on topic, I don't recommend that you change the tire size at all. Since your mileage is at 163k, changing out your suspension components isn't a bad idea. Also, maybe you can get your fenders rolled?

I say: Change your shocks/struts and get your fenders rolled.

Hope this helps!

 

Damnin it Scott, I was trying to seal your identity. LOL. I live off Orangethorpe and Valley View. Where are you at?

Thanks for the tips. I think I'll look into rolling my fenders.

 

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Really? I go to the Firestone there to get all of my alignments done. I know practically all of the employees there.

I live at the corner of Dale and Artesia. I actually live right behind the Metrolink station.

 

a 215 or 225 series tire might solve the problem...
but I would try the avenues mentioned first...or get a camber kit and give yourself some negative camber in the back so the tires clear without hitting the fender.

 

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That might definitely do it. But, I'm not a fan of stretching tires, personally.

 

Why? J/C.

What's a safe range to stretch? Say, 235-225?

 

That's cool. Glad to see someone from my "neck of the woods". I've gone to that Firestone once, when I was 15 w/ my 1st car...POS Hyundai to have the thermostat chaged out...before I knew ANYTHING about car repairs.

 

I don't like the way "extreme" stretching looks. It looks to me, you know? Like lowriders back in the day. A little stretch is ok, though. For your wheels, 225's should be just fine.