IS - 2nd Gen (2006-2013) Discussion about the 2006+ model IS models

Rear tires rubbing rear fenders bad

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 09-05-12, 07:35 AM
  #1  
Dream005
Driver School Candidate
Thread Starter
 
Dream005's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: Tennessee
Posts: 25
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default 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.
Old 09-05-12, 09:30 AM
  #2  
maximL
Pole Position
iTrader: (2)
 
maximL's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: IL
Posts: 202
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

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).
Old 09-05-12, 10:40 AM
  #3  
Dream005
Driver School Candidate
Thread Starter
 
Dream005's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: Tennessee
Posts: 25
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

Are you tucking the wheel too? Or just the tire?
Old 09-05-12, 11:06 AM
  #4  
Hoac
Pole Position
 
Hoac's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: TX
Posts: 373
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

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.
Old 09-05-12, 02:22 PM
  #5  
felo2081
Pit Crew
 
felo2081's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: sc
Posts: 205
Received 5 Likes on 3 Posts
Default

U can also roll the fender with a fender roller and a heat gun so ur paint won't crack, that's what I did with mine and doesn't rub no more!!
Old 09-05-12, 02:26 PM
  #6  
Hoac
Pole Position
 
Hoac's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: TX
Posts: 373
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

So I tried lowering mine down... It just sitting on the tire now lol doesn't even look cambered!
Old 09-05-12, 02:59 PM
  #7  
Sffd103
Fire Slayer
iTrader: (16)
 
Sffd103's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: NorCal
Posts: 10,548
Received 9 Likes on 9 Posts
Default

I'm running 20x10.5 and have the Megan read camber arms maxed out negative. My Figs Mega Arms are still in the box.
Old 09-05-12, 03:10 PM
  #8  
tp350
Rookie
 
tp350's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2011
Location: NA
Posts: 71
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

^ 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.
Old 09-05-12, 03:42 PM
  #9  
heyarms
Pole Position
iTrader: (5)
 
heyarms's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: SoTX
Posts: 2,918
Received 37 Likes on 17 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by Hoac
So I tried lowering mine down... It just sitting on the tire now lol doesn't even look cambered!
Clark, I get my Megan camber arms Friday. I may not need them afterall, if not you can buy them off me
Old 09-05-12, 05:17 PM
  #10  
itzhieu
Driver
iTrader: (2)
 
itzhieu's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: ca
Posts: 172
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

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.
Old 09-05-12, 07:14 PM
  #11  
Dream005
Driver School Candidate
Thread Starter
 
Dream005's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: Tennessee
Posts: 25
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

So i jumped on ebay to search for the camber arm and found 2 options. Should I get the camber control arm or the upper arms?
Old 09-05-12, 07:39 PM
  #12  
joeker
Racer
iTrader: (8)
 
joeker's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: Little Saigon, CA
Posts: 1,795
Likes: 0
Received 2 Likes on 2 Posts
Default

have you tried stretching your tire a bit more?
Old 09-05-12, 10:12 PM
  #13  
Sffd103
Fire Slayer
iTrader: (16)
 
Sffd103's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: NorCal
Posts: 10,548
Received 9 Likes on 9 Posts
Default

Upper arms
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
Cheeb
IS - 3rd Gen (2014-present)
13
08-19-17 06:43 AM
250Lexus57
IS - 2nd Gen (2006-2013)
5
03-03-15 11:26 PM
Pqbrown
IS F (2008-2014)
6
10-03-12 02:52 PM
MoarLow
IS - 2nd Gen (2006-2013)
19
02-01-12 06:12 PM
sojah
LS - 3rd Gen (2001-2006)
6
06-24-10 01:45 PM



Quick Reply: Rear tires rubbing rear fenders bad



All times are GMT -7. The time now is 03:43 PM.