Linner

I just installed the prokit by eibach. I put my 18s back on am experiencing some rubbing issues when i take turns, train tracks ect. The rubbing isnt too bad but I can see some wear on the outside of the tire. The size of the tires are 235/40/18 on a 18x7.5 45 offset rim.

Anyone on this board tried rolling out or cutting the fender wall to fix this problem. i dont feel like getting new tires yet bc i have about 60% tread left.

Pics would be appreciated.

car_lost

shaving/rolling the fenders is very common. do the wheels in the front rub? if its just the rear, try cutting the bumper tab.

fsttyms1

part of the problem is the lower offset you are running. i would suggest rolling the fenders if you want to help eliminate the rubbing. the ideal offset for that size is a +47 or greater. prefferably a +50 to +55

Linner

Thansk guys, mostly the back rubs when I take turns aggressivly and even when I dont also when I go over bumps theres slight rubbing. The front only rub if i turn into my driveway quickly.

I dont even want to put my system in bc the rubbing will get even worse.

car_lost

just shave/roll the fenders, it'll get rid of the rubbing. also, next time get some 225 series tires.

Linner

I will ,the company i bought the set from sent my package with 245/40/18 so im stuck with them now, I just dont feel like buying new tires when i dont need to. Got about 60% tread left.

oshiet

This little article should cover it. It's better if you try using a heat gun, so the paint doesn't crack and you end up with a cleaner roll.

http://www.vtec.net/articles/view-ar...&page_number=1

I have a fender puller and rolling tool. I would let you use it, but you have to come to Toronto. :p

Managed to fit 235's in the front, and 255's on a 9.5" wide tire in the back of my 240SX with this wonderful peice of machinery.

Linner

Thanks guys for all the help

car_lost

oh and next time get either 235 or 225 series, that probably would of prevented and rubbing from the begining.

Tatewaki

Just wondering, if the front rubs what to do?

Linner

only rubs if i turn into my driveway faster then i should be

Linner

THe rubbing has gotten better, I only rubn during big bumps, when I take turns agressively around 40-45 mph there is no rubbing, but now my paint under the feder flare is chipping, any ideas?

Should i use some touch up paint underneath there so it wont keep cracking, I dont want it to start cracking onto the body of the car.