Put Weld RT-S Wheels on my 2001 Formula (fronts rub tho)
08-30-2011, 11:02 PM
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Put Weld RT-S Wheels on my 2001 Formula (fronts rub tho) Got these a few weeks ago and got them on.
15x4 1.5" BS front w/ 26X6.00R15 MT Sportsman S/R
15x10 7.5" BS back w/ 28 x 10 MT DR
Had to grind a little bit off the back calipers for it to clear. Fronts went on fine..
Ive only driven on them about 20 miles. Having a problem with the fronts rubbing. You'll be able to see in the pictures that when turning the tire is against the plastic. On the right side, it actually rubbed a hole through the plastic.
Car and wheels were filthy but pics came out okay. Half way through I realized I forgot to throw the license plate cover in there.
Anyone else had problems with fronts rubbing? Might be going down to a small tire in the front.
Tires rubbing:
Left:
Right:
Hole
15x4 1.5" BS front w/ 26X6.00R15 MT Sportsman S/R
15x10 7.5" BS back w/ 28 x 10 MT DR
Had to grind a little bit off the back calipers for it to clear. Fronts went on fine..
Ive only driven on them about 20 miles. Having a problem with the fronts rubbing. You'll be able to see in the pictures that when turning the tire is against the plastic. On the right side, it actually rubbed a hole through the plastic.
Car and wheels were filthy but pics came out okay. Half way through I realized I forgot to throw the license plate cover in there.
Anyone else had problems with fronts rubbing? Might be going down to a small tire in the front.
Tires rubbing:
Left:
Right:
Hole
Last edited by 79TAKid; 09-03-2011 at 12:36 AM.
08-31-2011, 11:12 AM
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Very odd.. I'll be watching, cause I was going to buy the same rims.. I currently run a 15x4 rim with a 1.75 BS, exact same tires(diff rims).. I have never had an issue with rubbing... Going to wait on the findings before I order mine.. Good luck..
Last edited by OIF1VET; 08-31-2011 at 01:50 PM.
09-03-2011, 01:03 AM
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Damn those are sexy!
I like your exhaust too. Is that a single turn down, or is there one on the pass side too? I dig that look..simple, but kinda mean looking as well.
I like your exhaust too. Is that a single turn down, or is there one on the pass side too? I dig that look..simple, but kinda mean looking as well.
09-03-2011, 02:10 PM
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Looks sweet, sorry about the rubbing. I am runnign a 165/80 Kuhmo on the front with lots of room. Stock height though. If you end up switching to a smaller tire I might be interested in your fronts.
