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Powashiftin · 01-11-2004, 08:56 PM

Thats what i got on a Z32 rim, a 225/50/16 tire. Has anyone had issues of that size tire rubbing on the strut/shock? it looks like its just slightly rubbing it, SLIGHTLY, but still. Maybe i need an alignment? Idk...

Powashiftin · 01-11-2004, 08:58 PM

by the way, its my drivers side front tire (the other side isnt complete yet) but i assume ill have the same problem on the other side

JDM K's · 01-11-2004, 10:09 PM

I have 225/55/16 tires on mine and the weight that was put on the inside of the rim was rubbing on the strut so I have to run 5mm spacer in the front two. However, tire cleared with no problem.

Powashiftin · 01-11-2004, 10:15 PM

now that i think of it, it actually does sound like metal on metal contact. How much are 5mm spacers?

JDM K's · 01-11-2004, 10:20 PM

If I am not mistaken they are like $7 each; however, I got them for free.

Powashiftin · 01-11-2004, 10:35 PM

where can i pick up a set?

NinjaGaiden · 01-11-2004, 11:10 PM

call up auto parts store like Kragen, checkers, autozone, NAPA, Baxters....

I'm running 12mm spacers with my z32s (225/50/R16)

careful! u may need longer studs if u put on too many spacers.

Longer studs are hard to find! I ended up getting NISMO ones which were an arm and a leg, but it was on short notice and I had no other choice.

Powashiftin · 01-12-2004, 11:14 PM

cool, so 5mm is enough? i wont need longer studs with 5mm right?

*revat619* · 01-12-2004, 11:22 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Powashiftin
cool, so 5mm is enough? i wont need longer studs with 5mm right?

Nope you'll be fine. I have 5mm spacers on my car with stock studs and i have no problems.

Anything more than 5mm, then yeah you'll have to get longer studs.

tsunami0ne · 01-12-2004, 11:54 PM

I have a 225/50/16 tire on my wheels 16x8(+35). No rubbing.

Bliss · 01-13-2004, 12:35 AM

if all thats rubbing is the weight, have them do a balance with tape weights. or just take it off.

hurleyboi514 · 01-13-2004, 06:32 AM

it could also be the inner fender well, that plastic crap if you've still got it... i run an identical tire size and thats where my problem was...

Powashiftin · 01-13-2004, 06:00 PM

i can physically see where the rim/tire hits the strut

old_s13 · 01-13-2004, 06:33 PM

1) I cant imagine anyone running anything OTHER than tape weights

2) Low buck spacers suck and typically cause issues like wheel shimmy and overheated/squeeling brakes.

Often times, minor camber adjustment can fix rubbing issues -- you may want to inspect your alignment kids.

-m

01-11-2004, 08:56 PM	#1
Powashiftin Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Northern NJ Posts: 416 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	225/50/16 Thats what i got on a Z32 rim, a 225/50/16 tire. Has anyone had issues of that size tire rubbing on the strut/shock? it looks like its just slightly rubbing it, SLIGHTLY, but still. Maybe i need an alignment? Idk... __________________ http://www.tempusband.com

01-11-2004, 08:58 PM	#2
Powashiftin Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Northern NJ Posts: 416 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	by the way, its my drivers side front tire (the other side isnt complete yet) but i assume ill have the same problem on the other side __________________ http://www.tempusband.com

01-11-2004, 10:15 PM	#4
Powashiftin Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Northern NJ Posts: 416 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	now that i think of it, it actually does sound like metal on metal contact. How much are 5mm spacers? __________________ http://www.tempusband.com

01-11-2004, 10:35 PM	#6
Powashiftin Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Northern NJ Posts: 416 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	where can i pick up a set? __________________ http://www.tempusband.com

01-11-2004, 11:10 PM	#7
NinjaGaiden Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Portland, Orygun Posts: 480 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	call up auto parts store like Kragen, checkers, autozone, NAPA, Baxters.... I'm running 12mm spacers with my z32s (225/50/R16) careful! u may need longer studs if u put on too many spacers. Longer studs are hard to find! I ended up getting NISMO ones which were an arm and a leg, but it was on short notice and I had no other choice. __________________

01-11-2004, 10:09 PM	#3
JDM K's Zilvia Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: ATL, GA Posts: 213 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I have 225/55/16 tires on mine and the weight that was put on the inside of the rim was rubbing on the strut so I have to run 5mm spacer in the front two. However, tire cleared with no problem.

01-11-2004, 10:20 PM	#5
JDM K's Zilvia Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: ATL, GA Posts: 213 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	If I am not mistaken they are like $7 each; however, I got them for free.

01-12-2004, 11:14 PM	#8
Powashiftin Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Northern NJ Posts: 416 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	cool, so 5mm is enough? i wont need longer studs with 5mm right? __________________ http://www.tempusband.com

01-12-2004, 11:54 PM	#10
tsunami0ne Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: CA Posts: 503 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I have a 225/50/16 tire on my wheels 16x8(+35). No rubbing.

01-13-2004, 12:35 AM	#11
Bliss Zilvia Addict Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: San Diego/Bay Area Age: 36 Posts: 686 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	if all thats rubbing is the weight, have them do a balance with tape weights. or just take it off. __________________ -Ben

01-13-2004, 06:32 AM	#12
hurleyboi514 Zilvia Addict Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: The Fort Posts: 905 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	it could also be the inner fender well, that plastic crap if you've still got it... i run an identical tire size and thats where my problem was... __________________ HighTach Motorsports

01-13-2004, 06:00 PM	#13
Powashiftin Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Northern NJ Posts: 416 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	i can physically see where the rim/tire hits the strut __________________ http://www.tempusband.com

01-13-2004, 06:33 PM	#14
old_s13 BANNED Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Los Angeles, CA. Posts: 2,824 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	1) I cant imagine anyone running anything OTHER than tape weights 2) Low buck spacers suck and typically cause issues like wheel shimmy and overheated/squeeling brakes. Often times, minor camber adjustment can fix rubbing issues -- you may want to inspect your alignment kids. -m

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