Rear tire rubbing on '01 Cobra
10-23-2008, 10:37 PM
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Rear tire rubbing on '01 Cobra
ok just got in my new wheels. and for the rear i have 17x10.5 with 315/35/17 NT555's. i installed the shorter irs subframe bolts and the passenger side seems fine, tight fit but ok. but on the driver side the backside of the tire rubs. i can noticeably hear it rubbing when i accelerate hard but thats it. and i can see the spot its rubbing. any suggestions? maye i can grind or beat that one spot int he fender just a tad to help out?
10-24-2008, 06:58 AM
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Is it rubbing on the inside of fender or outside?
Sounds like you need to roll the fender (if outside) a bit or take a two-and-half-pounder to a couple spots on backwall of fender like I have.... several times
Sounds like you need to roll the fender (if outside) a bit or take a two-and-half-pounder to a couple spots on backwall of fender like I have.... several times
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10-24-2008, 07:55 AM
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on the inside, toward the differntial. i was ridin with my windows up this morning and i could hear it rubbing a lot better. only does it when i accelerate kind of hard or hit a big bump. yea i'm kinda try to beat it in just a tad see if that helps.
10-24-2008, 08:48 AM
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I have not done this on an IRS, so just make sure you are not damaging anything behind area. Should not be a prob, but just pay attention and don't hit any harder than you need to clear tires.
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10-25-2008, 10:59 PM
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ok just got in my new wheels. and for the rear i have 17x10.5 with 315/35/17 NT555's. i installed the shorter irs subframe bolts and the passenger side seems fine, tight fit but ok. but on the driver side the backside of the tire rubs. i can noticeably hear it rubbing when i accelerate hard but thats it. and i can see the spot its rubbing. any suggestions? maye i can grind or beat that one spot int he fender just a tad to help out?
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