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Old Jan 21, 2011 | 05:50 PM
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OK i brought some winter tires in 215 50 17 got them installed and noticed when i turn the wheel to park or sumthing i hear a grinding sound i think the tires are rubbing on my bumper ...wanted to no can this mess anything up ?

Recent tire size; 225 45 17..stock rims
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Old Jan 21, 2011 | 08:11 PM
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Put tape in the wheel well, if the tape rubs off your rubbing. You could always roll your fenders. Are you lowered? I had the same problem but i was running 225/45/18 fronts and 245/45/18 rears, switched to 215 all around and problem fixed.
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No not lowered stock height
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if your rubbing you shouldn't be getting the "grinding" sound. You also shouldn't be rubbing on stock suspension with the size your running with now. When i think of "grinding" the first thing that popped in my head is your wheel bearing
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yea not grinding but rubbing i think its on the sheild behind the bumper rubbing the tire ..**** my life lol ..i dont think it will harm anything
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yeah if its rubbing it shouldnt harm anything but your ears. Put some tape in the wheel well. You can always take a heat gun and push your plastics until they're clear. You can roll your fenders. 45 series instead of 50's. your best bet is to tape it and find your problem. Anyone else have input? Also try asking in the wheels forum. Im not an expert, just going off my personal experience.
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