Tires Rubbing, Best Way To Solve Problem?
07-26-2010, 07:40 AM
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Tires Rubbing, Best Way To Solve Problem?
The rear tires on my car are 275's and have recently had a problem with my tires rubbing against my fender. The only time they really rub is when I either hit a big bump or have 2 or more people in my car.
I know there are a few options out there (Spacers, Fender Rolling/Cutting), but what would be the best method to go about fixing this problem?
I know there are a few options out there (Spacers, Fender Rolling/Cutting), but what would be the best method to go about fixing this problem?
07-26-2010, 07:53 AM
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Fender rolling is the best way to assure no rubbing. The rear tires tend to rub more as the well is more constrained than the front. You can rent a jig at Autozone and the like that attaches to your wheel hub via the lugs and it has an adjustable roller to bend the fender lip up and in. Best to use in conjunction with a heat gun and to go slowly and roll the lip a little at a time to preclude cracking the paint. There's a good youtube how-to demo around here somewhere.
edit: example of jig: http://www.tirerack.com/accessories/detail.jsp?ID=52
edit: example of jig: http://www.tirerack.com/accessories/detail.jsp?ID=52
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07-26-2010, 08:18 AM
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I'll go try to find some videos and see if I can maybe do that.
07-26-2010, 08:45 AM
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^^ Indeed. People often plan for ideal conditions, forgetting potential added weight (e.g. four passengers), etc. There's a reason the stock wheels are +50 and tires 'only' 225x45. But again, that's why rolling is an oft employed solution.
You can do it, just proceed slowly, use a heat gun, and just a litttle roll on each pass.
You can do it, just proceed slowly, use a heat gun, and just a litttle roll on each pass.
07-26-2010, 09:13 AM
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^^ Indeed. People often plan for ideal conditions, forgetting potential added weight (e.g. four passengers), etc. There's a reason the stock wheels are +50 and tires 'only' 225x45. But again, that's why rolling is an oft employed solution.
You can do it, just proceed slowly, use a heat gun, and just a litttle roll on each pass.
You can do it, just proceed slowly, use a heat gun, and just a litttle roll on each pass.
07-26-2010, 09:21 AM
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Well that is good, that is what I was worried about was the cost. But I figured seeing as I would only need the rear fenders rolled it shouldn't cost too much.
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