tire rubbing

[jrlraa]

I have a eibach lowering kit sportline think its almost 2 inchs, just put new kyb struts on it. new wheels 18x7.5 with 225/40/18. i can hear it rub hear and there. is it the lip in the rear or could it be rubbing on something else.

[civic_90_08]

its the arch of the wheel well rubbing the tire.

[jimy]

Your probably rubbing the inner fender. What is your offset? Your wheels may be a bit to wide. and you may need to go to a 35 serires tires if you don't wish to roll fenders.

[jrlraa]

they r 40 series. i think when i bring it back to the shop tomorrow i'll just cut some of the inner away. thanks guys

[ikayto]

i cut mine, rubbing is gone.

just remember to sand that edge down real well and spray some galvanizing or zinc spray on it so it doesnt rust. I'd buy some door edge protector as well to help protect it furthur.

I'm suppose to do this but never find the motivaton lol.

[the pharmacist]

Your probably rubbing the inner fender. What is your offset? Your wheels may be a bit to wide. and you may need to go to a 35 serires tires if you don't wish to roll fenders.

18x7.5 is fine. Your problem is the width of the tire. Instead of 225, I think you'll be ok with 215. Keep the 35 series.

Or you could resort to fender rolling/cutting/pulling, etc. Fender rolling would, IMO, be the most cost efficient.

[slammed4thgen]

yeah jr, just get the fenders rolled or throw some negative camber on it

whats good man? ill be coming back through your neck of the woods for the can am meet. you should roll with homie

[cb7dazz]

i had the same problem when i put on my s2000 wheels

i rolled the rear fenders and the rubbing was gone

[9threeEX]

If you haven't tried which I assume u already have, remove the rubber trim thats on the lip of the rear fender.

[joecoupe]

dremmel cut wheel is your friend.. problem solved, be carful

[bowzil]

how do you roll the rear fender? Can it be rolled?

[KeeleDesign]

hmmmmmmmmmm.

my car is lowered more than that and had the same tire/wheel combo with no rubbing.

but i knew with that setup i need 45mm offset of the rims, for it to not rub....

get a friend and take a heat gun and baseball bat and roll those things.

[mak]

That's a 2" drop?! You're tuckin' rear wheel, man

-mak