Problem with rear tires catching the inside of the fender
05-03-2012, 04:01 PM
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Problem with rear tires catching the inside of the fender
So I have had this problem for a while, whn I hit a bump the sharp side of the inside of the fender catches my tire and has put some mean slices in my tires... I got a bat and rolled back the fender on the inside that lip a little bit, but still does it when I hit a big bump. I only have 275/45/18 on the rear, I wanna go 295/35/18 soon...
Whats the best solution to fix this? I do have about a 1-1.5" drop on the whole car eibach lowering kit. Any advice or who has had this problem before? its a Mach 1 04
Whats the best solution to fix this? I do have about a 1-1.5" drop on the whole car eibach lowering kit. Any advice or who has had this problem before? its a Mach 1 04
05-03-2012, 08:12 PM
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05-09-2012, 11:10 PM
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@OP I just opened a similar thread but my bud doesnt want to roll fenders.
His tires are 315-35-17 and is having the same problem and your tires are a smaller profile.
Whats with the rubbing issues on the Mach1?
My 99 GT even lower than stock Mach1 height and have no rubbing issues with this size rim and tire.
I find this to be odd.
His tires are 315-35-17 and is having the same problem and your tires are a smaller profile.
Whats with the rubbing issues on the Mach1?
My 99 GT even lower than stock Mach1 height and have no rubbing issues with this size rim and tire.
I find this to be odd.
05-10-2012, 10:46 AM
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@OP I just opened a similar thread but my bud doesnt want to roll fenders.
His tires are 315-35-17 and is having the same problem and your tires are a smaller profile.
Whats with the rubbing issues on the Mach1?
My 99 GT even lower than stock Mach1 height and have no rubbing issues with this size rim and tire.
I find this to be odd.
His tires are 315-35-17 and is having the same problem and your tires are a smaller profile.
Whats with the rubbing issues on the Mach1?
My 99 GT even lower than stock Mach1 height and have no rubbing issues with this size rim and tire.
I find this to be odd.
05-26-2012, 09:56 AM
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Do you still have the stock panhard bar on the car?
Measure the clearances on the inside wall to metal and compare to outside.
It most likely sounds to me like your rims have the wrong offset for your particular use.
Rolling the fender lips will definitely help your situation.
Measure the clearances on the inside wall to metal and compare to outside.
It most likely sounds to me like your rims have the wrong offset for your particular use.
Rolling the fender lips will definitely help your situation.