Wheel spacer question for a 99 Carrera 4

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03-25-2009, 09:50 PM

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Redridge, the problem is that I don't know where the rear tires are rubbing. I'm trying to determine where they are rubbing, and whether or not spacers would help...

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03-25-2009, 10:14 PM

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Redridge, the problem is that I don't know where the rear tires are rubbing. I'm trying to determine where they are rubbing, and whether or not spacers would help...

can't you take off the wheel and see any scuff marks? see if there are any abnormal marks on the tire (inside especially), but i'm sure a tire rub will leave a mark on the spring, liner, inside of the wheel well, etc.

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03-25-2009, 11:10 PM

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I think that's what I'll have to do. Hopefully I can see something. Will advise this weekend.

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03-28-2009, 10:41 PM

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Yes, that is correct, but you said you have "rubbing" stock should never rub..are the tires oversized? or are there spacers in now?

UGG.... I was wondering where my brain was, but I can do this with out it...

You claimed to have 19 inch wheels and rubbing, thats why we need to know the offsets.

I can't find the offset on the rims, but it looks like they are 11" wide (!!!). Looks like they are rubbing against the inside of the rear quarter panel (top of the wheel). Not sure what I could do other than installing stiffer springs in the back...

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