Tire Rubbing Problem !!

askiles · 05-03-2009, 11:04 PM

I currently am running a 305-30-19 Nitto Invo on my 360 Forged Mesh 8 wheels, with an aggressive offset (4 1/2" lip, 11" wide). I recently lowered my car on H&R Springs, and now I rub the tires every once and awhile when I hit a dip or something like that. It is not so much when I am alone, but if my wife and daughter are in the car, it does it. Currently, I would say I can just barely fit my finger between the tire and the fender...it looks lovely! I was wondering what tire I might be able to go with, that would solve my problems? Would going to a 315-25-19 do me right? I do run an 11" wide wheel, so it would not be a problem. Let me know what you guys think. Thanks for the help in advance!

-Andy

camaross305 · 05-03-2009, 11:43 PM

If you want a wide rear tire a 315/25 may work because of the low profile it may tuck faster. But if you really wanted to be safe i would just go with a 295 or 285

askiles · 05-03-2009, 11:47 PM

I would run a 295 on an 11" wheel, but not a 285. The problem is, Nitto does not make a 295 in the Invo.

-Andy

spyderco10 · 05-05-2009, 01:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by camaross305

If you want a wide rear tire a 315/25 may work because of the low profile it may tuck faster. But if you really wanted to be safe i would just go with a 295 or 285

Wouldn't a wider 315 rub even more?

Yeah it may tuck faster, but if it's too wide, it may not tuck at all, and hit the fender faster.

askiles · 05-05-2009, 09:16 AM

It is almost an inch shorter though overall. It might hit, I don't know?!?!

-Andy

TonyTone · 05-05-2009, 09:27 AM

You might want to ask where you bought your wheels from for advice....

askiles · 05-05-2009, 09:58 AM

I did, thanks.

-Andy

GregW / Oregon · 05-05-2009, 11:21 AM

Maybe use some negative spacers?

askiles · 05-05-2009, 01:10 PM

A negative spacer is a good idea!!!

The wheels are going back to 360 Forged to be remade to a better offset. That way it will tuck nicely.

-Andy

GregW / Oregon · 05-05-2009, 01:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by askiles

A negative spacer is a good idea!!!

The wheels are going back to 360 Forged to be remade to a better offset. That way it will tuck nicely.

-Andy

Just make sure you don't rub on the inside, then.

spyderco10 · 05-06-2009, 12:44 AM

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Originally Posted by GregW / Oregon

Just make sure you don't rub on the inside, then.

or the brakes

05-03-2009, 11:04 PM	#1
askiles Major Drives: 2008 M3 Sedan - Alpine White Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 1,149 iTrader: (2)	Tire Rubbing Problem !! I currently am running a 305-30-19 Nitto Invo on my 360 Forged Mesh 8 wheels, with an aggressive offset (4 1/2" lip, 11" wide). I recently lowered my car on H&R Springs, and now I rub the tires every once and awhile when I hit a dip or something like that. It is not so much when I am alone, but if my wife and daughter are in the car, it does it. Currently, I would say I can just barely fit my finger between the tire and the fender...it looks lovely! I was wondering what tire I might be able to go with, that would solve my problems? Would going to a 315-25-19 do me right? I do run an 11" wide wheel, so it would not be a problem. Let me know what you guys think. Thanks for the help in advance! -Andy __________________ 2008 M3 Sedan- Alpine White
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05-03-2009, 11:47 PM	#3
askiles Major Drives: 2008 M3 Sedan - Alpine White Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 1,149 iTrader: (2)	I would run a 295 on an 11" wheel, but not a 285. The problem is, Nitto does not make a 295 in the Invo. -Andy __________________ 2008 M3 Sedan- Alpine White

05-05-2009, 09:16 AM	#5
askiles Major Drives: 2008 M3 Sedan - Alpine White Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 1,149 iTrader: (2)	It is almost an inch shorter though overall. It might hit, I don't know?!?! -Andy __________________ 2008 M3 Sedan- Alpine White

05-05-2009, 09:58 AM	#7
askiles Major Drives: 2008 M3 Sedan - Alpine White Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 1,149 iTrader: (2)	I did, thanks. -Andy __________________ 2008 M3 Sedan- Alpine White

05-05-2009, 11:21 AM	#8
GregW / Oregon Commander-In-Chief Drives: 2008 M3 Coupe, 2012 ML350 Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Lake Oswego, OR Posts: 6,200 iTrader: (1) Garage List 2012 Mercedes ML 350 [0.00] 2008 E92 M3 Coupe [4.75]	Maybe use some negative spacers? __________________ Greg Lake Oswego, Oregon, USA 2008 M3 Coupe - Alpine/Fox Red/Carbon 2015 M4 pre-ordered 2012 Mercedes-Benz ML350

05-03-2009, 11:43 PM	#2
camaross305 Drives: 2008 M3 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: gainesville fl Posts: 1,825 iTrader: (20)	If you want a wide rear tire a 315/25 may work because of the low profile it may tuck faster. But if you really wanted to be safe i would just go with a 295 or 285

05-05-2009, 09:27 AM	#6
TonyTone Major Drives: M3 VERT Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: FL Posts: 1,179 iTrader: (0)	You might want to ask where you bought your wheels from for advice....

05-05-2009, 01:10 PM	#9
askiles Major Drives: 2008 M3 Sedan - Alpine White Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 1,149 iTrader: (2)	A negative spacer is a good idea!!! The wheels are going back to 360 Forged to be remade to a better offset. That way it will tuck nicely. -Andy __________________ 2008 M3 Sedan- Alpine White

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