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Old 02-04-13, 05:03 PM
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Just curious if anyone has any wheel rub on the factory wheels/tires. I back out of my carport and make a 2 pt turn to go down my driveway but it feels like I get a lot of rub when cutting the wheel. It's not a hard cut so thats why I'm worried. I would assume the factory wouldn't produce something that would do that, but I just wanted to check. Any input is appreciated.

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Old 02-04-13, 05:05 PM
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no way, most people run 245/275 and no one has rubbing problems
Old 02-04-13, 05:12 PM
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Lexus wouldn't release a car if it did this...
Old 02-04-13, 05:18 PM
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Originally Posted by Just F Me
Lexus wouldn't release a car if it did this...
That was my thinking. I might take it down to Lexus and make sure everything is good.
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Ya I think your imagining it. Look and see if you see rubbing marks
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That's what is throwing me off. Something is giving me a "feel" thought the steering wheel, but there are no marks on the tire or on the inside of the wheel wells.
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Cut the wheel all the way, get under the car, and check the wheel well liner, maybe it somehow bent back that is causing your rubbing issue.
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^^^^he is right....

jack the car up and remove the wheel and take a peak inside...if there's rubbing, you'll see wear either on the tire, or on the fender liner or in your brain...insane in the membrane!!!
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