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Old 06-21-2022, 09:36 AM
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I just installed H&R sport lowering springs and 10mm spacers from ECS on my 2022 S4 with 19" stock Audi wheels. I have a nice low stance and flush appearance but I do experience tire rub when turning in to driveways. Has anyone else experienced this? Do you think removing the spacers would help?

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Default Should have said tire rub.

I meant tire rub.
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Originally Posted by DJsB9
I just installed H&R sport lowering springs and 10mm spacers from ECS on my 2022 S4 with 19" stock Audi wheels. I have a nice low stance and flush appearance but I do experience tire rub when turning in to driveways. Has anyone else experienced this? Do you think removing the spacers would help?

Does it rub on full lock left or right without going up a driveway?

I just installed 034 Motorsport Springs and I'm on EMD 12.5 spacers with no rub.

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Originally Posted by jimmyTT01
Does it rub on full lock left or right without going up a driveway?

I just installed 034 Motorsport Springs and I'm on EMD 12.5 spacers with no rub.
Theres no rub on full lock on either side. Only slight rub when coming in too fast in driveways. I'm surprised how low the front is after settling. I can barely get one finger in.
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Probably rubbing on the fender or inner liner. Hope the spacers came with longer wheel bolts!
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Probably rubbing on the fender or inner liner. Hope the spacers came with longer wheel bolts!
They did come with longer bolts. I ordered them for ECS tuning and they were advertised specifically for this platform with these wheels.

I took the car out on a spirited drive through the canyons this weekend and didn't have any issues at all. So I think I'm in the clear.
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Originally Posted by DJsB9
I just installed H&R sport lowering springs and 10mm spacers from ECS on my 2022 S4 with 19" stock Audi wheels. I have a nice low stance and flush appearance but I do experience tire rub when turning in to driveways. Has anyone else experienced this? Do you think removing the spacers would help?

I also have a 2022 S4 but it’s an estate. I want to lower it but everywhere I look only show results for S4 B9. Is this the same figment as B9.5 or do I need specific springs?
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Originally Posted by David1994
I also have a 2022 S4 but it’s an estate. I want to lower it but everywhere I look only show results for S4 B9. Is this the same figment as B9.5 or do I need specific springs?
Not sure. I've noticed that a lot of sites don't have fitment for the 2022s yet. Too early I guess. I ordered my H&R springs from ECS based on my mechanic's recommendation. Do you have a local mechanic you can trust?

UPDATE: I removed my spacers and no longer experience tire rub. Success!
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