Front wheels rubbing on fender
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Front wheels rubbing on fender
Hi, I'm new to the club & I just got my SC about 2 weeks ago. I noticed that the front wheels rub the fender each time I pass a dip or any uneven surface. Also, it makes like a creaking sound (like an old spring bed) everytime it rubs.
My car came with lexus chrome rims but I don't think it's stock for an SC since I haven't seen it on any SC's yet. My tire size is 225/55/16. I'm thinking that I need new struts/shocks, but I just wanna make sure it's not somehting else.
I'd appreciate any advice on this. Thanks!
My car came with lexus chrome rims but I don't think it's stock for an SC since I haven't seen it on any SC's yet. My tire size is 225/55/16. I'm thinking that I need new struts/shocks, but I just wanna make sure it's not somehting else.
I'd appreciate any advice on this. Thanks!
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I'm pretty sure it's not a stock SC rim, but the center cap says 'lexus' though. (don't know what the offsets are on this). has anyone seen this kind of rim from other models?
i'll probably try to change the struts & springs first and see how it goes.
here's a closer pic of the wheel
i'll probably try to change the struts & springs first and see how it goes.
here's a closer pic of the wheel
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The offsets dont look to be that bad or bad enough to cause rubbing. They look like the old prime wheels that had fake "lexus" center caps to me. All the same, check out the fender/linear and see if you can tell where its rubbing....that might help determine why.
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never saw those wheels on a lexus before .i think they are prime rims .your suspension is probably the culprit .as high as that car is it should not be rubbing like that .your shocks have to be dead
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can you elaborate on this bounce test regarding the shocks? My car makes a wicked creaking noise from the left rear, yet i don't bottom out anywhere on that wheel so I don't know if the shock is busted or if its a bushing or a control arm or what...what should I listen for or observe when doing this bounce test?