rottweiler

i just bought rims from my friend. they are the adr stagered rims.
well the front is 245/35/18 and the rear is 275/40/18. now here is the problem. any time i go over a bump or if the car rises and then falls back down i hear a weird sound as if something is rubbing against something. i read before that 275/40/18 would work fine with our cars!! what can be the cause and how do i fix them.!!!! ill be posting pic later. please help and thanks alot!!!

rottweiler

i just bought rims from my friend. they are the adr stagered rims.
well the front is 245/35/18 and the rear is 275/40/18. now here is the problem. any time i go over a bump or if the car rises and then falls back down i hear a weird sound as if something is rubbing against something. i read before that 275/40/18 would work fine with our cars!! what can be the cause and how do i fix them.!!!! ill be posting pic later. please help and thanks alot!!!

Wald GS

iTrader: (1)

Post the offsets so we can help you. I'm pretty sure your offsets are way to low for the gs. Worse case you will have to run a stretched tire.

rottweiler

i dont know the offset. i bought them off from my friend and he had them on his nissan 350z.

rominl

iTrader: (4)

wait, hold on.... i HOPE you meant to say 245/40/18 and 275/35/18?! if you really have 245/35/18 and 275/40/18, that's very off.

if do have the size i specified, the sizes are right. makes me wonder where are you rubbing. you need to figure that out in order to solve the problem, or if you have the widths and offsets then i can tell you

rominl

iTrader: (4)

you already have a thread in the tire forum, please dont' spam.

anyway, he had them on the z?! and you put them on the gs? you gotta be kidding me.... no wonder why it rubs....... that's completely wrong offsets man (given that if he got the right wheels for his z)...... those wheels aren't for the gs.... they are only good for the sc430....

sorry to say, but you got yourself a big problem

Neo

iTrader: (3)

This might be too aggressive for the GS. Tire sizes are only one aspect. You need to know offset and width to determine fitment. Also, I hope the tire sizes are typos. You want 245/40 and 275/35. The way you have it is all wrong.

tonydt1g3r

also if the car is too low this is probally causing it, get some spring locks

rottweiler

well the fronts are 245/40/18 and they dont rub. i can see on the back tire that its rubbing and a little of the tire is coming off the sidewall. should i just get 275/35/18 for the rear? maybe that can help. the offset should be fine since this rim can work with the gs300-400 and the nissan 350z and some other rear wheel drive cars.


STAGGERED FITMENT 18X8.5 FRONT AND 18X9.5 REAR FOR RWD!

Style: Sterling

Bolt Pattern: 5x114.3

Size: STAGGERED- FRONT IS 18"x8.5" AND REAR IS 18"X9.5

Offset: front IS +32mm AND REAR IS +35MM

rottweiler

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/18-CH...spagenameZWDVW

thats the link. maybe i need to get 275/35/18 for the rear

SoCalSC4

I'd start by removing the black plastic trim from the rear fender arch. This is easily done by removing four phillips screws. Thsi should gain an additional 1/8" clearance- it may be all that's needed.

275/40-18 is definitely taller than stock. Personally, I'd go 275/35-18.

To clarify, it's the tires that are rubbing (not the wheels), correct?

rottweiler

yes the tires and rubbing and not the wheels

rominl

iTrader: (4)

thank got the offset on the wheels are totally wrong for the z, you are in luck

the front is fine. the rear you can shave off the fender tab (if you wanna keep it) for about 3 to 5mm and you should be good to go. if you want, take off the tab like bob said, and then shave off the metal, that will gain you even more access

rottweiler

thanks sooo much guys. i was getting worried and thought i was going to have to sell the wheels!!! ill be posting pic later on

rominl

iTrader: (4)

no problem. but definitely make sure you shave the rear fenders asap and not damage your tires further