Another 315 / lowered rubbing question (sorry)...
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Another 315 / lowered rubbing question (sorry)... My car is lowered with DMS springs, this weekend I am going to put on 315/35/17 Nitto Drags on 17x11 TT2's. I've heard that Nittos don't rub because there alittle narrower that a typical 315 tire, but I would like to make sure. Anyone one have experience with this setup or a similiar one? Also I am really concerned with the bumpstops has anyone had a problem with the bumpstops piercing their tire?
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Originally Posted by WIKDWS6
My car is lowered with DMS springs, this weekend I am going to put on 315/35/17 Nitto Drags on 17x11 TT2's. I've heard that Nittos don't rub because there alittle narrower that a typical 315 tire, but I would like to make sure. Anyone one have experience with this setup or a similiar one? Also I am really concerned with the bumpstops has anyone had a problem with the bumpstops piercing their tire?
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YOu might have problems...it just depends.
1. Some cars just seem to have more rubbing issues.
2. Do you have an adjustable PHR to center the rear? That will help...
3. Do you have the 'right' offset for the rims? Too small and you could rub the outside fender...too big, and you could rub the inside fender.
4. You will certainly have problems with the bump stop if you try to jack up your car without putting the jack under the differential. At full extension, the rim/tire will catch on the bump stop.
All that said though, it just takes a little hammer work on the inside fender, and a little 'rolling' on the outside fender...
1. Some cars just seem to have more rubbing issues.
2. Do you have an adjustable PHR to center the rear? That will help...
3. Do you have the 'right' offset for the rims? Too small and you could rub the outside fender...too big, and you could rub the inside fender.
4. You will certainly have problems with the bump stop if you try to jack up your car without putting the jack under the differential. At full extension, the rim/tire will catch on the bump stop.
All that said though, it just takes a little hammer work on the inside fender, and a little 'rolling' on the outside fender...
TECH Resident
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I'm not sure how much the DMS springs lower the car, but you could have some major rubbing with the stock PHR (lowering the suspension shifts the rear axle assembly to one side, because the PHR is now too long for the ride height). Then again, wheel clearance really seems to vary from car to car, so you may still have no issues. :shrug:
