 Tire fitment issues?, 205/60/15.....Problem with drivers front |
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| championgt1 |
 Jul 28 2010, 10:19 PM
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Don't embarrass me Filmore!  Group: Members Posts: 2,680 Joined: 3-January 07 From: Tacoma, Washington Member No.: 7,420 Region Association: Pacific Northwest  |
Strange problem. I did alot of searching and found that quite a few people are running 205/60/15 with no issues. I got my tires mounted and tonight put them on the car. They all clear the fenders with no issues. Backs have about 3/4 inch clearance and the fronts have about an inch. The problem is the drivers front seems to be hitting the shock. I can reach in and feel that the inside of the tire is very close to the shock. I can roll the car without it rubbing but when I push on the drivers side of the front bumper I can hear and feel the inside of the tire impact the shock. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif) I have not driven it, as I am a little scared to drive it like this.
The shocks are older Bilstiens. Anything to look for? Tips? Solution to space the wheel and tire away from the shock? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif) I would hate to have to dismount these tires and go back to 195's. |
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| DanT |
Jul 28 2010, 10:58 PM
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Going back to the Dark Side! Group: Members Posts: 4,300 Joined: 4-October 04 From: Auburn, CA Member No.: 2,880 Region Association: None |
possibly something with that strut is bent...??
I have run 205x50x15s on many types of wheels and have never had a fitment issue up front...the problems are usually in back (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) I currently have 205x50s on factory Fuchs and have ~-1.1* camber up front. No issues on the inside or outside....I even ran 205x50 V710s which are very wide on 7" rims and had no issues. there has to be something off, something bent. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif) Attached image(s)  
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