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Old 03-11-04, 02:09 PM
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guys, i just purchased my tires 2 days ago fm tirerack with the size 275-35-19 michelin pilot sport but after i put the new tires on, it serious rubs my fender & also damages the sidewall as well, then after I taking out the wheel spacer it still rubs especailly when making the turns, so far i can't even floor too hard as it will making serious rubbing noise when accerating. I just don't hv a clue why i did not encounter such problem when using the same size tire dunlop 275-35-19 and also with the spacer? pls adv how to get rid of the sound ? tks!!
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Sorry to hear about your rubbing issues Jacky. The reason why it's rubbing is because Michelin's tires are a 'lil bit fatter/thicker when compared to other brand names. The only option you have now is to roll your rear fenders, or get a different set of tires (narrower tire if you want to stick with Michelin Pilot Sports...maybe 265?).
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jacky,

Roll your fenders so your car will looked slammed!!!
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Originally posted by LexAristo
jacky,

Roll your fenders so your car will looked slammed!!!
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personally i would trim/shave fender overal rolling, shaving is safer and easier imho.
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Yep..I got Michelins Pilot Sport A/S....275/30/19 in my rears....really beefy tires compared to other brands of the same size. Some ppl think I got dubs cuz it looks big.

I would ask BrandonTR if they take it back and replace for another brand.

Pete
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PM me the order number and we'll check it out.
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Originally posted by LexAristo
jacky,

Roll your fenders so your car will looked slammed!!!
so if anyone with lowered springs rolls their fenders their car will be slammed?

Hopefully everything will workout for you Jacky.
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