Mikeaagesen

When I corner hard, the front wheels rub a little bit in the front. I am running 235/35/18 on the front. The suspension is stock and worn out. I need new front struts when I get some money, but until then can I roll the front fenders? I think I read somewhere that the 235 will fit. Any ideas? Would slighty higher spring rates for the front work?


Edit: Sidewall was 40 not 35

NZ951

I am not sure there is that much to roll there... I got 225/35/18, is the offset correct? 235 should fit without rolling.

Mikeaagesen

Offset is 52.

NZ951

Do you know where its rubbing exactly?

Mikeaagesen

The rubbing is happening on the outer part of the wheel. I know this because I saw little strings on the tires from it happening.

NZ951

Hmmmm well you could try roll them, but from memory there is almost nothing to roll.

DDP

Funny, I have the same rims, not sure on the tire size right now...but I do not have any rubbing.

tconn

I'm running 255/35/18's . No rubbing.
If the offset is correct 235's should work without any problem.

jimbo1111

I run 235/35/18's with no rubbing as well. Every car is a little different. You could also be out of alignment. Also try running a little neg camber. 1.5 degree should be ok for the street.

Oddjob

Agreed, check the camber. Ive run 245s on the front with 52mm offset wheels and not had a rubbing problem, even with M030 hubs/spindles which stick out farther than regular 87-88 spindles.

BBS LM replicas? Who makes those? Any pics? Any ideas on how much they weigh compared to the real LMs?

Mikeaagesen

I just got an alignment a little while ago. It looks as if there is no - camber so that could be something to look into. It also seems like there are little lips inside the front fenders to deal with. I'm most likely going to be selling these wheels and tires anyway because I'm starting college. I'll probably be selling the car as well.

Ian Carr

stock suspension? It could be because you have enough body roll that its goes down far enough to hit the tire.

daniel951

i want to upgraade my fronts to 235's also but i am afraid of rubbing so not sure if i will do it. right now i have spacers on the front because of the offset.

Mikeaagesen

I'm thinking that could be it as well. If I end up keeping the car, I will eventually get a higher spring rate as well as new struts.

Ian Carr