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CAFROG · 07-02-2009, 09:04 PM

I just put 205 50 r15 with a +45 offset 6 inch rim. It is close to the fender well but seems okay.
But when I am turning kinda sharp (90 degree in a parking lot) and the suspension flexes on a bump...I here the rub.
I 'think' its rubbing on the inner fender well. I know I can take them out but I was wondering if anyone trimmed them?
Or just took the center plastic screw out?
I know I can have the fenders rolled but seems crazy with LS Mesh and 205's.
seems like lots of EG's can run that set up. I'm only tucked a little tiny bit

phyregod · 07-02-2009, 09:32 PM

If its hitting the factory plastic fender liners, you can heat that area up with a heat gun and massage it a little for better clearance. That only really works if its barely rubbing though, you won't get very much movement.

eg6sir · 07-02-2009, 10:59 PM

should have went w/ a 195/50.. its the factory size.. and a tad smaller in diameter

B · 07-03-2009, 01:00 AM

what do you have for suspension?

CAFROG · 07-03-2009, 01:00 AM

I know....I kick myself for not getting 195/50's.
I think I am rubbing on the plastic screw thats at the top of the tire. I also felt another hole
that is a few inches from the top screw. I am going to mess with it tomorrow and see what
relocating the screw does. If it works, it will give me a little extra room. It only rubs for a
split second when the springs compress from a bump when making a hard turn.

Thanks guys

CAFROG · 07-03-2009, 01:02 AM

I have 2-1/4" Neuspeed race springs that are well settled
KYB shocks and camber kits. I'll take a picture tomorrow

eg6sir · 07-03-2009, 02:09 AM

just pull the front wheels off and inspect inside.. if its rubbing you'll see where it rubs

CAFROG · 07-03-2009, 01:31 PM

No wear yet. They're brand new tires and I have only rubbed 4-5 times so far.

awptickes · 07-03-2009, 02:34 PM

Sounds like you screwed up. 215 on a 6 inch wide wheel? wtf?

Raise the car about 1/4", that'll fix the problem.

CAFROG · 07-03-2009, 05:49 PM

Read again.....205

CAFROG · 07-03-2009, 05:50 PM

And read the part about my suspension being old school neuspeeds....not adjustable

awptickes · 07-03-2009, 06:00 PM

How many miles on the shocks?

In how many miles have you rubbed only 4 or 5 times?

The only reason a setup like that would rub is because something is bottoming out/too low.

B · 07-03-2009, 06:04 PM

give yourself another degree of camber if you can. it will likely clear the rub if its hitting on top

CAFROG · 07-03-2009, 07:59 PM

My shocks probably have 20-30K on them.....I can tell they're getting a little tired from how they felt new.
Just don't feel like buying new ones right now (b/c I would just buy good coil-overs and that's $$$)

I've already spent well over $3K in the last few months (with the new swap and blah blah blah)

awptickes · 07-03-2009, 10:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CAFROG

Just don't feel like buying new ones right now

Then enjoy your rub.

mdpsEG · 07-03-2009, 11:42 PM

im suprised you rub really. there are a lot of people running 205/50s that are pretty slammed with no problems.

i know my car is 2.5" down from stock height and i dont rub. but when i used to have 16s with a lower offset and 205/45s i did slightly rub the fender liner.

CAFROG · 07-06-2009, 02:26 PM

I am surprised that I am rubbing too. I've seen lots of guys roll around lower then me with 205's. Its common on EG's. Its only slightly rubbing and I think if i try to either melt the plastic back (like phyregod said) or take the center plastic screw out might help too. Its not a big deal b/c the rubbing is minimal but would rather not have any rubbing at all.

95b16coupe · 07-06-2009, 02:36 PM

most guys i know with 205's slightly roll their fenders.

eg6sir · 07-06-2009, 02:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CAFROG

No wear yet. They're brand new tires and I have only rubbed 4-5 times so far.

i wasnt talking about on the tires.. i was talking about inside the fender well.. you'll see where the tire rubbed something off..

CAFROG · 07-06-2009, 02:45 PM

Ah....I get it. I will look into that today. I'm heading out of town but will check it when I get a hold of a jack. It doesn't rub at all driving down the road under suspension flex....so I guess it could be worse

eg6sir · 07-06-2009, 02:47 PM

yea.. if its only when you have teh wheel turned and driving into a dip.. thats gonna happen when you're lowered.. if there is no rub when driving i wouldnt worry about it

CAFROG · 07-08-2009, 02:05 AM

Here's a decent picture of the tire close to the plastic screw

eg6sir · 07-08-2009, 10:25 AM

get your fenders rolled and add a little camber

CAFROG · 07-08-2009, 01:47 PM

I can see the rolled fender being a solution but seems like camber wouldn't do that much to the clearance when the wheel is turned....it would be beneficial when going straight.....but can't see it helping much for wheel turns...at least when thinking what it'll do to the tire wear and weighing it all out.

mdpsEG · 07-08-2009, 04:52 PM

it looks like your options are...

A. get your fenders rolled
B. remove fender liner
C. deal with it rubbing a little when you corner (what i would probably do)

07-02-2009, 09:04 PM	#1
CAFROG Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: NOR-CAL Age: 33 Posts: 978 iTrader: 0 / 0% Ride: '92 Hatch si w/B16 (wannabe EG6) Rep Power: 26	New Tires Rubbin' (Options?) I just put 205 50 r15 with a +45 offset 6 inch rim. It is close to the fender well but seems okay. But when I am turning kinda sharp (90 degree in a parking lot) and the suspension flexes on a bump...I here the rub. I 'think' its rubbing on the inner fender well. I know I can take them out but I was wondering if anyone trimmed them? Or just took the center plastic screw out? I know I can have the fenders rolled but seems crazy with LS Mesh and 205's. seems like lots of EG's can run that set up. I'm only tucked a little tiny bit __________________ "Meow, you know how fast your were going back there?" http://hondaswap.com/hybrid-eg-ek-dc...si-b16-286581/

07-03-2009, 01:00 AM	#5
CAFROG Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: NOR-CAL Age: 33 Posts: 978 iTrader: 0 / 0% Ride: '92 Hatch si w/B16 (wannabe EG6) Rep Power: 26	I know....I kick myself for not getting 195/50's. I think I am rubbing on the plastic screw thats at the top of the tire. I also felt another hole that is a few inches from the top screw. I am going to mess with it tomorrow and see what relocating the screw does. If it works, it will give me a little extra room. It only rubs for a split second when the springs compress from a bump when making a hard turn. Thanks guys __________________ "Meow, you know how fast your were going back there?" http://hondaswap.com/hybrid-eg-ek-dc...si-b16-286581/

07-03-2009, 01:02 AM	#6
CAFROG Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: NOR-CAL Age: 33 Posts: 978 iTrader: 0 / 0% Ride: '92 Hatch si w/B16 (wannabe EG6) Rep Power: 26	I have 2-1/4" Neuspeed race springs that are well settled KYB shocks and camber kits. I'll take a picture tomorrow __________________ "Meow, you know how fast your were going back there?" http://hondaswap.com/hybrid-eg-ek-dc...si-b16-286581/

07-03-2009, 01:31 PM	#8
CAFROG Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: NOR-CAL Age: 33 Posts: 978 iTrader: 0 / 0% Ride: '92 Hatch si w/B16 (wannabe EG6) Rep Power: 26	No wear yet. They're brand new tires and I have only rubbed 4-5 times so far. __________________ "Meow, you know how fast your were going back there?" http://hondaswap.com/hybrid-eg-ek-dc...si-b16-286581/

07-03-2009, 02:34 PM	#9
awptickes Reverend Awptickes Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Bel Air, MD Age: 21 Posts: 3,949 iTrader: 6 / 100% Ride: 1999 Civic EJ9, 2009 Fit GE8, 2006 Suzuki SV650s Rep Power: 184	Sounds like you screwed up. 215 on a 6 inch wide wheel? wtf? Raise the car about 1/4", that'll fix the problem. __________________ ☻/ DIY/Howto HID Projector retrofit /▌ / \


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07-03-2009, 05:49 PM	#10
CAFROG Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: NOR-CAL Age: 33 Posts: 978 iTrader: 0 / 0% Ride: '92 Hatch si w/B16 (wannabe EG6) Rep Power: 26	Read again.....205 __________________ "Meow, you know how fast your were going back there?" http://hondaswap.com/hybrid-eg-ek-dc...si-b16-286581/

07-03-2009, 05:50 PM	#11
CAFROG Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: NOR-CAL Age: 33 Posts: 978 iTrader: 0 / 0% Ride: '92 Hatch si w/B16 (wannabe EG6) Rep Power: 26	And read the part about my suspension being old school neuspeeds....not adjustable __________________ "Meow, you know how fast your were going back there?" http://hondaswap.com/hybrid-eg-ek-dc...si-b16-286581/

07-03-2009, 06:00 PM	#12
awptickes Reverend Awptickes Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Bel Air, MD Age: 21 Posts: 3,949 iTrader: 6 / 100% Ride: 1999 Civic EJ9, 2009 Fit GE8, 2006 Suzuki SV650s Rep Power: 184	How many miles on the shocks? In how many miles have you rubbed only 4 or 5 times? The only reason a setup like that would rub is because something is bottoming out/too low. __________________ ☻/ DIY/Howto HID Projector retrofit /▌ / \

07-03-2009, 07:59 PM	#14
CAFROG Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: NOR-CAL Age: 33 Posts: 978 iTrader: 0 / 0% Ride: '92 Hatch si w/B16 (wannabe EG6) Rep Power: 26	My shocks probably have 20-30K on them.....I can tell they're getting a little tired from how they felt new. Just don't feel like buying new ones right now (b/c I would just buy good coil-overs and that's $$$) I've already spent well over $3K in the last few months (with the new swap and blah blah blah) __________________ "Meow, you know how fast your were going back there?" http://hondaswap.com/hybrid-eg-ek-dc...si-b16-286581/

07-03-2009, 11:42 PM	#16
mdpsEG Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: north palm beach, FL Age: 29 Posts: 878 iTrader: 1 / 100% Ride: JRSC B20/vtec DC, Nissan Xterra SE Rep Power: 43	im suprised you rub really. there are a lot of people running 205/50s that are pretty slammed with no problems. i know my car is 2.5" down from stock height and i dont rub. but when i used to have 16s with a lower offset and 205/45s i did slightly rub the fender liner.

07-06-2009, 02:26 PM	#17
CAFROG Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: NOR-CAL Age: 33 Posts: 978 iTrader: 0 / 0% Ride: '92 Hatch si w/B16 (wannabe EG6) Rep Power: 26	I am surprised that I am rubbing too. I've seen lots of guys roll around lower then me with 205's. Its common on EG's. Its only slightly rubbing and I think if i try to either melt the plastic back (like phyregod said) or take the center plastic screw out might help too. Its not a big deal b/c the rubbing is minimal but would rather not have any rubbing at all. __________________ "Meow, you know how fast your were going back there?" http://hondaswap.com/hybrid-eg-ek-dc...si-b16-286581/

07-06-2009, 02:36 PM	#18
95b16coupe wwtdd? Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: ct Posts: 2,516 iTrader: 0 / 0% Rep Power: 215	most guys i know with 205's slightly roll their fenders. __________________ Warning: If you are reading this then this warning is for you. Every word you read of this useless fine print is another second off your life. Don't you have other things to do? Is your life so empty that you honestly can't think of a better way to spend these moments? Get out of your apartment. Meet a member of the opposite sex. Stop the excessive shopping and masturbation. Quit your job. Start a fight. Prove you're alive. If you don't claim your humanity you will become a statistic.

07-06-2009, 02:45 PM	#20
CAFROG Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: NOR-CAL Age: 33 Posts: 978 iTrader: 0 / 0% Ride: '92 Hatch si w/B16 (wannabe EG6) Rep Power: 26	Ah....I get it. I will look into that today. I'm heading out of town but will check it when I get a hold of a jack. It doesn't rub at all driving down the road under suspension flex....so I guess it could be worse __________________ "Meow, you know how fast your were going back there?" http://hondaswap.com/hybrid-eg-ek-dc...si-b16-286581/

07-08-2009, 02:05 AM	#22
CAFROG Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: NOR-CAL Age: 33 Posts: 978 iTrader: 0 / 0% Ride: '92 Hatch si w/B16 (wannabe EG6) Rep Power: 26	Here's a decent picture of the tire close to the plastic screw __________________ "Meow, you know how fast your were going back there?" http://hondaswap.com/hybrid-eg-ek-dc...si-b16-286581/

07-08-2009, 01:47 PM	#24
CAFROG Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: NOR-CAL Age: 33 Posts: 978 iTrader: 0 / 0% Ride: '92 Hatch si w/B16 (wannabe EG6) Rep Power: 26	I can see the rolled fender being a solution but seems like camber wouldn't do that much to the clearance when the wheel is turned....it would be beneficial when going straight.....but can't see it helping much for wheel turns...at least when thinking what it'll do to the tire wear and weighing it all out. __________________ "Meow, you know how fast your were going back there?" http://hondaswap.com/hybrid-eg-ek-dc...si-b16-286581/

07-08-2009, 04:52 PM	#25
mdpsEG Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: north palm beach, FL Age: 29 Posts: 878 iTrader: 1 / 100% Ride: JRSC B20/vtec DC, Nissan Xterra SE Rep Power: 43	it looks like your options are... A. get your fenders rolled B. remove fender liner C. deal with it rubbing a little when you corner (what i would probably do)

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