Rear tires rubbing rear fenders bad
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Rear tires rubbing rear fenders bad
I have 2007 is 250 with a aggressive setup 20x10.5 +25 with 245x35/20 tires and megan ez coilovers After searching the forum I thought I would be ok with a roll and minor pull. But I was wrong the tire is rubbing the rear fender every time I hit a bump to the point it took off paint and caved in the fender some. I am low but not that low. It has also ripped up the tire. The question is what can I do. Will getting a camber kit fix it? do I need more pull? I am at work but will post pictures when I get home. There is not a shop around here that has a awnser I am hoping I can get help from the forum. Thanks guys.
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Go lower. It will camber the wheel in more. I have a 265/30 on 19x10.5 +24 and have no rubbing. I rolled flat (no pull) and cut the rear bumper tab away, but I'm also almost tucking a 19" rim in the rear. Another thing is to make sure your alignment is right. Toe in or out can cause rubbing. My rear toe is 0.08 (very close to neutral).
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I've got the same problem =\ Running 20x10+30 on 255/30 with shaved fenders and i've already cracked the paint on one fender and have torn up one of the tires and I was running a 1.5 finger gap. People have suggested a smaller tire for me but I know it can be done w/o that. I may try dropping it really low but i've drive on really bad freeways so really low + offset + nasty bumps and dips I think i'm going to destroy it more. Still looking for a good solution myself.
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^ What he said. Megan camber arms and run them in. I am not on 20's but am running a 10.5 +22 with -3.5 degrees of camber. I only rub slightly on dips and that is on the rear tab area.
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definitely get camber arms, camber it more and you will be all good. you wont have that problem anymore, i was in the same situation. in the meantime, i suggest you raise up the car a little bit to save your tires.
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