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Posted by: solex Dec 9 2006, 03:51 PM

So I just got some steel wheels and tires 205/50 Falkens and installed them today, they look great (Thanks Jerry), I will post some pictures soon.

I did not really check tire clearance until I took a quick ride around the block and noticed the smell of rubber. The passenger side rear is rubbing on the inside fender well, the drivers side is perfect. What are my options, is there any adjustment that can be made?

Dan

Posted by: porschecb Dec 9 2006, 04:01 PM

Just bend up the inner lip and or roll the fenders popcorn[1].gif

Posted by: mikez Dec 9 2006, 04:08 PM

Baseball bat and roll the fenders....do a search and the full proceedure will come up.

Posted by: solex Dec 9 2006, 04:18 PM

Unfortunately it is not the outer fender well where the tire is rubbing it is the inside. The back of the tire is rubbing.... can I put on one spacer?

Posted by: vsg914 Dec 9 2006, 04:46 PM

not sure, but i would think that you have to space all four wheels.

Posted by: Spoke Dec 9 2006, 05:21 PM

Sorry to hear of the clearance issue. I had them on both the red and green cars. The only thing I could think about was checking the toe in the rear and hopefully this wheel needs to come out some.

Spoke

Posted by: steveinOC Dec 9 2006, 05:24 PM

Nothing wrong with spacers when you need them.
But I would check the trailing arm bushings and make sure that
is not the cause of the inner wheel well rub.

Posted by: So.Cal.914 Dec 9 2006, 05:37 PM

QUOTE(steveinOC @ Dec 9 2006, 03:24 PM)

Nothing wrong with spacers when you need them.
But I would check the trailing arm bushings and make sure that
is not the cause of the inner wheel well rub.

It could also be a weak spring, are they original?

Also a failing trailing arm connection point can cause it to sag.

Posted by: Mueller Dec 9 2006, 05:57 PM

QUOTE(solex @ Dec 9 2006, 01:51 PM)

So I just got some steel wheels and tires 205/50 Falkens and installed them today, they look great (Thanks Jerry), I will post some pictures soon.

I did not really check tire clearance until I took a quick ride around the block and noticed the smell of rubber. The passenger side rear is rubbing on the inside fender well, the drivers side is perfect. What are my options, is there any adjustment that can be made?

Dan

rubbing on the inside it pretty odd...something sounds bent or damaged or you have some odd offset rims..

Posted by: GeorgeRud Dec 9 2006, 06:20 PM

Certainly check the springs and alignment, but a set of 1/4 inch spacers may make all the difference. Tires may be marked the same, but do not always have the same dimensions. Don't be afraid to experiment, but be sure you have adequate lug nut engagement with the spacers..

Posted by: solex Dec 10 2006, 12:21 PM

As promised the pictures are attached. I'm really happy with the way these tires/rims look.

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Posted by: solex Dec 10 2006, 12:23 PM

Another side

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Posted by: solex Dec 10 2006, 12:24 PM

the problem side, any quick things I can do to determine if the bushings or springs are bad?

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Posted by: solex Dec 10 2006, 12:25 PM

problem side outer

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Posted by: mikez Dec 10 2006, 12:26 PM

Everything looks new. When was the last alignment?

Posted by: solex Dec 10 2006, 12:27 PM

Good side inner and outter

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Posted by: solex Dec 10 2006, 12:29 PM

QUOTE(mikez @ Dec 10 2006, 01:26 PM)

Everything looks new. When was the last alignment?

Shocks are new, I believe that the springs are originals, the car is really solid in the rear. I'm not sure when the last alignment was done (probably never).

Is there anything I can do temporarily to move the tire out a little before I do an alignment, how would I do it?

Thanks

Posted by: mikez Dec 10 2006, 12:38 PM

Spacer....but then you may need longer lug bolts....

Posted by: solex Dec 10 2006, 04:53 PM

Update: I was able to loosen the bolts on the trailing arm support. I moved the tire by hand and now I have 1/4" of clearance, took it out for a spin and no rubbing.

I will work on getting the car aligned...

Dan

Posted by: mikez Dec 10 2006, 04:55 PM

Probably the best answer....

Now finding a shop that can do it w/o buggering it up.....

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