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Rubbing with the Dunlop SP5000s on S4...some advice please

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Old 11-19-2001, 02:05 PM
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Default Rubbing with the Dunlop SP5000s on S4...some advice please

2000 S4 with H&R springs with the SP5Ks (235/45) on OZ Novas (17"x8" / ET35). They rub during aggressive cornering.

If I switch the tires to the stock wheels can anyone here vouch that there is no rubbing during fun driving?
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How do you like them (the tires?) Do you ever drive on snow?
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Default Its a combination of springs & wider/taller tire.

Doing a fender lip roll will take care of that rubbing issue, or give up the SP5000s & switch to a summer tire in 225/45R17 & you should be fine!

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Agreed. I am running SP 5000s on stock wheels...no probs.
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is that with the H&R springs?
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Default I used them last winter (Philly area) and loved them

although I really miss my summer tires, the PP S02's, those tires in the 235/40/17 really made a huge difference in the car. I only use the SP5K's for a "winter" tire.
I can't wait for the warm weather again....
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Ooops. Stock springs...that doesn't help. Sorry.
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