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Front left tire rubbing the plastic lining in the fenderwell

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Old 05-30-16, 06:15 PM
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Default Front left tire rubbing the plastic lining in the fenderwell

Hi, I have a 2013 GS350 thats lowered on Tanabe Springs and 20s. It looks nice but the only problem i have is rubbing against the plastic (that what it sounds like) lining in the fender well. This only happens when I make a quick left turn or U turn. The tire size is 245/35/20. Anybody know of a fix for this? Thanks in advance
Old 05-31-16, 03:48 AM
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Nope unless you wish to cut or melt the lining, only option as you can't raise the car. Only fix is don't take turns that fast. You must really be whipping it if your only on Tanabe springs.
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You need to heat and bend your wheel well inner liners. Go to any body shop and ask them if you can use their heat gun, or ask them to do it for you. You can also ignore it and sooner or later you will develop holes, which you can easily fix with my DIY that posted before, https://www.clublexus.com/forums/gs-...e-rubbing.html
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Un-lower it.
Old 05-31-16, 10:53 AM
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Since he's not rubbing the top, will un-lowering it make a difference?
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Everyone has this problem with the left rubbing plastic if your running 20s and its lowered.
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