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Old 05-09-12, 06:13 PM
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Hello,
So I put on Enkei RPF1s that are 19x8.5 and 19x9.5 +42 all around. And 245/40 & 255/35.
I noticed that I was rubbing when I turn and took off the wheels to use a heat gun and fix the spots that needed it. And I fixed it and everything, but then as I was putting the wheel back on I noticed this.

This is the front passenger




Same side but idk if its rubbing this because it looks too perfect and the other side doesnt have it at all



This is the Front driver side




I put my wheels back on and felt if its touching and its not but my tire is around 1/8" away from it. My tires go past the wheel lip so it sticks out more. My wheel lip is alittle less then 1/2" away.

Is this really bad? and is it fixable? I was thinking about getting 225/35 in the front.
Old 05-09-12, 06:16 PM
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you got the wrong tire size for the fronts, 225/35 or 235/35 would be the right sizes!
Old 05-09-12, 06:16 PM
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Originally Posted by takadakeyo
Hello,
So I put on Enkei RPF1s that are 19x8.5 and 19x9.5 +42 all around. And 245/40 & 255/35.
I noticed that I was rubbing when I turn and took off the wheels to use a heat gun and fix the spots that needed it. And I fixed it and everything, but then as I was putting the wheel back on I noticed this.

This is the front passenger




Same side but idk if its rubbing this because it looks too perfect and the other side doesnt have it at all



This is the Front driver side




I put my wheels back on and felt if its touching and its not but my tire is around 1/8" away from it. My tires go past the wheel lip so it sticks out more. My wheel lip is alittle less then 1/2" away.

Is this really bad? and is it fixable? I was thinking about getting 225/35 in the front.
wow, normally with that 42+ offset should be ok, like my 20x8.5 42+ has no problem with that, are you sure you have 42+, but it not hard to fix that, all you have to add spacer, and it will push the wheel out a little
Old 05-09-12, 06:22 PM
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If its not touching then its not rubbing. The arm never gets any closer when driving. Its like one unit with your wheel. Your wheel/tire would have to be wobbling back and fourth for it to rub which would be a sign of bad hub bearings.
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I just realized something. those marks may have been when i put the wheels on. So I put tape on the same part and will see if the tape is ripped.
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I can see you are still on stock suspension.

You have a conservative offset so just by swapping out your front tires with 225/35 or 235/35 should do the trick.
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definitely the tires lol like everyone else says 225/35 or 235/35
Old 05-10-12, 12:03 AM
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wow 245/40 on 19's in the front???
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That's like track setup,lol
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