IS - 3rd Gen (2014-present) Discussion about the 2014+ model IS models

Rubbing on 20"s

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 01-13-15, 09:17 AM
  #1  
kayshkim
Driver School Candidate
Thread Starter
 
kayshkim's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2014
Location: California
Posts: 16
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default Rubbing on 20"s

What would be the solution to prevent rubbing on my 20"s? Pull or rolling the fenders? I still don't understand why one would choose to pull over rolling fenders, so if anyone can inform me <3

225/30/20 et38
255/30/20 et45

20x9 / 29x10.5
On RS*R Downs
Old 01-13-15, 10:19 AM
  #2  
Mr_VFS1
Lead Lap
 
Mr_VFS1's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2013
Location: South Florida
Posts: 517
Likes: 0
Received 6 Likes on 4 Posts
Default

I'm running 20" Vossen CV5s with RS*R Downs and I don't rub.

Front: 20x9 225/30/20
Rear: 20x10.5 255/30/20
Old 01-13-15, 10:26 AM
  #3  
kayshkim
Driver School Candidate
Thread Starter
 
kayshkim's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2014
Location: California
Posts: 16
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

Not even on dips or bumps? I talked to Wilson tai and rastaracer who have our same specs and I was told it rubs a bit. I've been told different things. I guess I'll find out soon when I install it
Old 01-13-15, 10:27 AM
  #4  
juvi22003
Lead Lap
iTrader: (2)
 
juvi22003's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2011
Location: fl
Posts: 3,677
Received 8 Likes on 6 Posts
Default

What suspension you running? Is it rubbing in front and rear?
Old 01-13-15, 11:40 AM
  #5  
Mr_VFS1
Lead Lap
 
Mr_VFS1's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2013
Location: South Florida
Posts: 517
Likes: 0
Received 6 Likes on 4 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by kayshkim
Not even on dips or bumps? I talked to Wilson tai and rastaracer who have our same specs and I was told it rubs a bit. I've been told different things. I guess I'll find out soon when I install it
I know both of them personally and they're on coils. Rastaracer is running RS*R Sporti coils and Wilson has BC Racing. I have just springs and my buddy Jason (Stitch626 on the forums) has the same setup both with no rubbing. If you want to see photos, hit me up on instagram @Mr_CV5
Old 01-13-15, 11:52 AM
  #6  
lexi90
Lexus Champion
 
lexi90's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2014
Location: CT
Posts: 1,746
Received 23 Likes on 20 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by MR_CV5
I'm running 20" Vossen CV5s with RS*R Downs and I don't rub.

Front: 20x9 225/30/20
Rear: 20x10.5 255/30/20
+1 Cousin has same setup on his IS350 - Vossen CVTs with same widths, tires, etc. Lowered on RSR Downs. No rubbing at all! Unless he hits a stinkin' NYC pothole
Old 01-13-15, 12:29 PM
  #7  
Mr_VFS1
Lead Lap
 
Mr_VFS1's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2013
Location: South Florida
Posts: 517
Likes: 0
Received 6 Likes on 4 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by lexi90
+1 Cousin has same setup on his IS350 - Vossen CVTs with same widths, tires, etc. Lowered on RSR Downs. No rubbing at all! Unless he hits a stinkin' NYC pothole
I hit a speed bump too fast and dented my fender in Don't go over 5mph on speed bumps especially large ones
Old 01-13-15, 12:33 PM
  #8  
FullAtomic
Pole Position
 
FullAtomic's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2014
Location: Toronto
Posts: 344
Likes: 0
Received 5 Likes on 5 Posts
Default

You're gonna rub. Couple of my friends have the same setup -- Toronto roads are not nice.
From what I remember, Cali you should be fine.

If I was confident I would be driving over a perfectly flat surface all day every day..... I would rock 20's.
Nor am I going to be wearing Vossens....... lol

But if you're going to do something right.... do it once.
Old 01-13-15, 12:46 PM
  #9  
Mr_VFS1
Lead Lap
 
Mr_VFS1's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2013
Location: South Florida
Posts: 517
Likes: 0
Received 6 Likes on 4 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by FullAtomic
You're gonna rub. Couple of my friends have the same setup -- Toronto roads are not nice.
From what I remember, Cali you should be fine.

If I was confident I would be driving over a perfectly flat surface all day every day..... I would rock 20's.
Nor am I going to be wearing Vossens....... lol

But if you're going to do something right.... do it once.
I have a 2 finger gap in the front and 1 finger gap in the rear. I have dipped many times and haven't rubbed. You just need to be cautious with this setup. I have numerous friends on Vossen Wheels with the exact same specs as I do.
Old 01-13-15, 08:09 PM
  #10  
kayshkim
Driver School Candidate
Thread Starter
 
kayshkim's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2014
Location: California
Posts: 16
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by FullAtomic
You're gonna rub. Couple of my friends have the same setup -- Toronto roads are not nice.
From what I remember, Cali you should be fine.
Not exactly. I live in LA. In the freeways there are speed bumps, (if you know what i mean). So imagine going over a speed bump at 40~60mph q,q~~
Old 01-13-15, 08:11 PM
  #11  
kayshkim
Driver School Candidate
Thread Starter
 
kayshkim's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2014
Location: California
Posts: 16
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

Maybe I should have bought Half Downs
Old 01-14-15, 04:30 AM
  #12  
FullAtomic
Pole Position
 
FullAtomic's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2014
Location: Toronto
Posts: 344
Likes: 0
Received 5 Likes on 5 Posts
Default

Or not have given in to the novelty of 20" wheels....
Old 01-14-15, 08:23 AM
  #13  
kayshkim
Driver School Candidate
Thread Starter
 
kayshkim's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2014
Location: California
Posts: 16
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by FullAtomic
Or not have given in to the novelty of 20" wheels....
Go big or go home <3 ^^
Old 01-20-15, 03:39 PM
  #14  
dizlex
Intermediate
 
dizlex's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2014
Location: MN
Posts: 350
Likes: 0
Received 10 Likes on 9 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by FullAtomic
Or not have given in to the novelty of 20" wheels....
Exactly. Silly, cosmetic stuff, IMO. When I get aftermarket rims for my Summer tires, they will be 18's (running stock 17's now, and they look fine). I will not "lower" and ruin my ride and handling, either.
Old 01-20-15, 04:38 PM
  #15  
Mr_VFS1
Lead Lap
 
Mr_VFS1's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2013
Location: South Florida
Posts: 517
Likes: 0
Received 6 Likes on 4 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by dizlex
Exactly. Silly, cosmetic stuff, IMO. When I get aftermarket rims for my Summer tires, they will be 18's (running stock 17's now, and they look fine). I will not "lower" and ruin my ride and handling, either.
I don't find my springs ruined my ride or handling...I believe it made it better actually , in ride and looks. My car looks amazing when lowered compared to the massive gap it had before. It also handles a lot better than it did before.


Quick Reply: Rubbing on 20"s



All times are GMT -7. The time now is 01:03 AM.