Rubbing Wheels - options?
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Rubbing Wheels - options?
I've been running the Volk Racing 18" wheels w/ 235/40/18 AVS Sports for a few days now, and it turns out that I am definitely rubbing once in a while.
I know lots of people run 235/40/18's... is it the case that differences in wheels will make rubbing more/less of a problem?
One factor is that I'm having to run a 3mm spacer to clear my StopTech brakes.
Should a 225/40/18 solve the problem, or is the spacer combined with the Volk wheel just going to be a problem?
The rubbing is pretty minor, apparently only getting the plastic in the wheelwell where it sticks out flat w/ the fender in a few spots. When I first was wondering if it was rubbing the plastic was smooth, now it definitely has a "chewed up" feel to it.
I guess the other option is maybe to just leave it alone and not worry if it's not going to damage the body and just let it wear down the plastic a little? Or maybe cut the plastic back some? or?
Any ideas welcome.
...Jason
I know lots of people run 235/40/18's... is it the case that differences in wheels will make rubbing more/less of a problem?
One factor is that I'm having to run a 3mm spacer to clear my StopTech brakes.
Should a 225/40/18 solve the problem, or is the spacer combined with the Volk wheel just going to be a problem?
The rubbing is pretty minor, apparently only getting the plastic in the wheelwell where it sticks out flat w/ the fender in a few spots. When I first was wondering if it was rubbing the plastic was smooth, now it definitely has a "chewed up" feel to it.
I guess the other option is maybe to just leave it alone and not worry if it's not going to damage the body and just let it wear down the plastic a little? Or maybe cut the plastic back some? or?
Any ideas welcome.
...Jason
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Re: I've got the same wheel and tire set up... but no spacers
Mine looks fine but let me check again. While I was installing the wheel I do notice that the total size (tire+wheel) is bigger then the stock. I was under the impression that I was trading rubber for more wheel, but looks like its not the case.
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Try trimming away some plastic, or heating it up and reshaping it.
Haven't actually seen anyone heat it up and reshape it, but I imagine it could be done. Just be careful not to overheat the paint.
I assume those wheels have an offset of 35mm, then with a 3mm spacer they are at a 32mm offset. That's getting out there, it doesn't surprise me that you are rubbing.
I assume those wheels have an offset of 35mm, then with a 3mm spacer they are at a 32mm offset. That's getting out there, it doesn't surprise me that you are rubbing.
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Um, raise your car up from SupaSlammed to SortaSlammed? ;-)
Hehe, did you ever get your car raised back up? You've been running awfully low, as you know.
I'd also like to suggest you try and see if my avus/blowtenza combo rubs too. Let's swap on Saturday. ;-)
til then!
I'd also like to suggest you try and see if my avus/blowtenza combo rubs too. Let's swap on Saturday. ;-)
til then!
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My rubbing problem solution...
<center><img src="http://pictureposter.audiworld.com/AudiWorldPics/2000/drh_fenderCut.jpg"></center><p>(Above) I cut about a 5" portion of the fender liner out with a sharp knife from the fender liner right above the wheel. This seems to be the only spot I was melting the liner with the shoulders of my AVS Sports.
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(Above) I used a spring metal clip (junk I found in my toolbox) that used to be at 90 degrees
and fastened it so as to pull the liner as close to the fender as possible.
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(Above) Better focused closeup of the clip.
By the way, I am running with 235/45 AVS Sports with the MTM/Eibach springs only suspension. The wheels are Ronal R7's 17"x8" ET35.
I had problems rubbing during some turns under suspension load and when I exited some driveways in combination with heavily crowned roads meeting the driveway (travelling too fast that is).
The picture below was what I had originally used for my fix to no avail. The liner plastic <b>always</b> returned to its original shape after cooling even when I held it in a new "mold" position during the TurboCool down period.
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<IMG SRC=http://pictureposter.audiworld.com/AudiWorldPics/2000/drh_fenderClip.jpg>
(Above) I used a spring metal clip (junk I found in my toolbox) that used to be at 90 degrees
and fastened it so as to pull the liner as close to the fender as possible.
<IMG SRC=http://pictureposter.audiworld.com/AudiWorldPics/2000/drh_fenderClip2.jpg>
(Above) Better focused closeup of the clip.
By the way, I am running with 235/45 AVS Sports with the MTM/Eibach springs only suspension. The wheels are Ronal R7's 17"x8" ET35.
I had problems rubbing during some turns under suspension load and when I exited some driveways in combination with heavily crowned roads meeting the driveway (travelling too fast that is).
The picture below was what I had originally used for my fix to no avail. The liner plastic <b>always</b> returned to its original shape after cooling even when I held it in a new "mold" position during the TurboCool down period.
<IMG SRC=http://pictureposter.audiworld.com/AudiWorldPics/2000/drh_HeatGun.jpg>