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blubottlemax · 02-02-2005, 07:19 PM

I just got some new tires put on my FNO1RC's, 17x8 w/235-45-17s. They are 35mm offset, with a 1/4 spacer. I didn't have a problem with my 225's, but my 235's are rubbing the fenderliner. Anyone know a quick fix? Thanks in advance.

Dousan_PG · 02-02-2005, 07:20 PM

remove the fender liner
problem solved

Pank · 02-02-2005, 08:17 PM

watch out if you have a CAI, and it rains heavily

blubottlemax · 02-02-2005, 09:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dousan_PG

remove the fender liner
problem solved

Is this a regular solution for this problem? I had though about it, but I was worried about exposing the underlying sheetmetal to the elements all the time...

nlzmo400r · 02-02-2005, 09:14 PM

my 225s rubbed the top of my fender on my s13, so i raised the car about a 16th of an inch, and it stopped. It still rubs the plastic part of the fender liner when i turn hard over, but it doesnt scrape much at all, and doesnt really do much damage.

WILDACEX187 · 02-02-2005, 09:23 PM

i got 215's on my fn01r-c's that are 17x8 +35 and when i turn lock my tire rubs the linning as well. will the tire or linning get damaged? im skurred

Dousan_PG · 02-02-2005, 09:39 PM

yeah youll rub a hole thru it eventually

yes is a common problem, lose the lining
i havent had one in either car for over 2.5 years
then again i dont have to worry about snow and shit like that

but yeah i wouldnt worry at all.

andrewrr · 02-02-2005, 09:39 PM

just remove the lining, make sure there are no wires exposed to the wheel though.

don't worry about a little bit of rubbing it won't hurt anything. i'm sure doing a burnout or drifting will put 100000x's more damage to your tires than a little rub at full lock.

blubottlemax · 02-02-2005, 10:32 PM

heh heh, its not a little rub at full lock... at about 3/4 turn it begins to rub, just normal driving... especially with my tein tie rods... eh, I'll pull the fender wells off this weekend...

Dousan_PG · 02-02-2005, 10:33 PM

yeah
and if you still rub
break out the propane torch and mallet
hammer away.

problems solved in about 1 hour max

mike2016 · 02-02-2005, 11:41 PM

your tires are too fat for 17x8, maybe 235/40/17 works, or 225/45/17 or something even smaller. i use 235/40/17 on 17x9.5.

infinitexsound · 02-03-2005, 01:53 AM

lose the liner

XxJaPxOxNeEs23xX · 02-03-2005, 02:08 AM

freak i just ordered 17 by 9 offsets +17, nd i wanted to put 245s in front. would it stick out?

andrewrr · 02-03-2005, 03:34 AM

17x9 with 215/45/17 is good. absolutely no flex in the tires and handles like a dream on track, kinda stiff if you're a whiney biatch though. I don't understand why people on this forum think stretched tires are rice? my friend's had 205 on a 9".

s13srmadness · 02-04-2005, 09:30 AM

i am also getting 17x9 +17 with a 245 40 17 on an s14
you need to roll the fenders and maybe pull a little.
i want grip so i run the 245 on a 9.
i also drift and it will be fine for drift.
some people like the stretch for drift, others dont.
not all pros even bother with the stretched tires.

Sil Beer S13 · 02-04-2005, 10:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dousan_PG

yeah
and if you still rub
break out the propane torch and mallet
hammer away.

problems solved in about 1 hour max

I did that but in still rubbing right below my strut mount.

02-02-2005, 07:19 PM	#1
blubottlemax Leaky Injector Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Kent, WA Age: 47 Posts: 119 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Front Tire rub, 235/45/17's.... I just got some new tires put on my FNO1RC's, 17x8 w/235-45-17s. They are 35mm offset, with a 1/4 spacer. I didn't have a problem with my 225's, but my 235's are rubbing the fenderliner. Anyone know a quick fix? Thanks in advance. __________________ 95 240sx Got KA-t?

02-02-2005, 07:20 PM	#2
Dousan_PG Post Whore! Join Date: May 2002 Location: Orange County, California Age: 46 Posts: 16,640 Trader Rating: (23) Rides Gallery: Dousan_PG Feedback Score: 23 reviews	remove the fender liner problem solved __________________ Aaron Pink GodziRa www.geocities.com/pink_godzira

02-02-2005, 09:14 PM	#5
nlzmo400r Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: louisiana Posts: 1,248 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	my 225s rubbed the top of my fender on my s13, so i raised the car about a 16th of an inch, and it stopped. It still rubs the plastic part of the fender liner when i turn hard over, but it doesnt scrape much at all, and doesnt really do much damage. __________________ 'my drinking team has a racing problem' [email protected] - gt32 .6bar

02-02-2005, 09:23 PM	#6
WILDACEX187 Post Whore! Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: QUEENZ, NYC Age: 42 Posts: 3,103 Trader Rating: (4) Feedback Score: 4 reviews	i got 215's on my fn01r-c's that are 17x8 +35 and when i turn lock my tire rubs the linning as well. will the tire or linning get damaged? im skurred __________________ SR POWA COUPE LUVVV!!!

02-02-2005, 09:39 PM	#7
Dousan_PG Post Whore! Join Date: May 2002 Location: Orange County, California Age: 46 Posts: 16,640 Trader Rating: (23) Rides Gallery: Dousan_PG Feedback Score: 23 reviews	yeah youll rub a hole thru it eventually yes is a common problem, lose the lining i havent had one in either car for over 2.5 years then again i dont have to worry about snow and shit like that but yeah i wouldnt worry at all. __________________ Aaron Pink GodziRa www.geocities.com/pink_godzira

02-02-2005, 08:17 PM	#3
Pank Post Whore! Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Charlotte, NC Age: 42 Posts: 3,627 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	watch out if you have a CAI, and it rains heavily

02-02-2005, 09:39 PM	#8
andrewrr Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: new zealand Posts: 20 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	just remove the lining, make sure there are no wires exposed to the wheel though. don't worry about a little bit of rubbing it won't hurt anything. i'm sure doing a burnout or drifting will put 100000x's more damage to your tires than a little rub at full lock.

02-02-2005, 10:32 PM	#9
blubottlemax Leaky Injector Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Kent, WA Age: 47 Posts: 119 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	heh heh, its not a little rub at full lock... at about 3/4 turn it begins to rub, just normal driving... especially with my tein tie rods... eh, I'll pull the fender wells off this weekend... __________________ 95 240sx Got KA-t?

02-02-2005, 10:33 PM	#10
Dousan_PG Post Whore! Join Date: May 2002 Location: Orange County, California Age: 46 Posts: 16,640 Trader Rating: (23) Rides Gallery: Dousan_PG Feedback Score: 23 reviews	yeah and if you still rub break out the propane torch and mallet hammer away. problems solved in about 1 hour max __________________ Aaron Pink GodziRa www.geocities.com/pink_godzira

02-02-2005, 11:41 PM	#11
mike2016 Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Los Angeles Age: 44 Posts: 538 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	your tires are too fat for 17x8, maybe 235/40/17 works, or 225/45/17 or something even smaller. i use 235/40/17 on 17x9.5.

02-03-2005, 01:53 AM	#12
infinitexsound Post Whore! Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: INtraweb Age: 42 Posts: 3,522 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	lose the liner

02-03-2005, 02:08 AM	#13
XxJaPxOxNeEs23xX Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: california Posts: 572 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	freak i just ordered 17 by 9 offsets +17, nd i wanted to put 245s in front. would it stick out?

02-03-2005, 03:34 AM	#14
andrewrr Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: new zealand Posts: 20 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	17x9 with 215/45/17 is good. absolutely no flex in the tires and handles like a dream on track, kinda stiff if you're a whiney biatch though. I don't understand why people on this forum think stretched tires are rice? my friend's had 205 on a 9".

02-04-2005, 09:30 AM	#15
s13srmadness Zilvia Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: NJ Posts: 167 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	i am also getting 17x9 +17 with a 245 40 17 on an s14 you need to roll the fenders and maybe pull a little. i want grip so i run the 245 on a 9. i also drift and it will be fine for drift. some people like the stretch for drift, others dont. not all pros even bother with the stretched tires. __________________ zenki s14