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Old 07-14-2012, 05:06 PM
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Default Rear wheel well wear

I am running 315 Nitto NT01s and I was surprised to see so much wear on the rear wheel well. These tires were new to start a three day event with co-drivers.
Both wells had wear but the lsft was worst. I am going to look for a smaller tire.

Fresh alignment:
Camber Left -1.89
Right -1.99
Toe Left 1.9 mm
Right 2.5 mm
Total Toe Rear 4.4 mm
Thrust Angle Rear -0.02
Sway Rear 1 off Soft
Weight Rear 0.50
Ride Height Rear 127



Old 07-14-2012, 05:57 PM
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Can you post your rear wheel offset specs? I bet they are inset too much.

My alignment specs are very similar to yours, maybe even a little lower, and I have no such wear, and this is on a wheel with identical to stock specs.
Old 07-14-2012, 06:17 PM
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Had the same issue with 315 PS2s. stock ET 2deg Camber.
888 315s are narrower with no rubbing.
In both cases a 3-5mm spacers set worked perfectly.

Keep the tires.

J
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I did not think of spacers! Of course.

I am running cheap O.Z. Alleggerita HLT

Rear Fitment
18x11, OZ PORSCHE CAP

Offset: +63mm
Backspacing: 8.50"
Bolt Pattern: 5-130
Rec. Tire Size:295/30-18
Weight: 20.4lbs.
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Weird - they are spot on for stock specs - yep, sounds like spacers are your ticket.
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I will go with 3 mm spacers. I am using "Gorilla Tape" as a temporary fix for my liners. That tape is tough!
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I see the the liner is not pulled back all the way as shown by the position of the oval opening/nut in your picture. Have you tried to loosen liner and reposition?
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Originally Posted by ninerguru
I see the the liner is not pulled back all the way as shown by the position of the oval opening/nut in your picture. Have you tried to loosen liner and reposition?
Another good idea. Thanks



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