04-06-2024, 04:54 PM | #1 |
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20x9 ET30 Rubbing up front
Hi! I just got a set of new wheels/tires, 20x9 ET30 with 265/30 tires and I rub on big dips and during full turns going reverse.
I got them second hand, trying to make them fit. Rears are perfect. Front I put 15mm spacers. For “everyday” driving, it’s fine. I’ve rubbed a few times, nothing too crazy. But I need to fix. I’m going to try a 12mm spacer (instead of 15mm), to see if that does the trick. Plan B is to swap out the front tires, for something not as fat (225, 245 or 255). Anyone have any recommendations? Pics for reference! Last edited by Papasuki; 04-06-2024 at 06:04 PM.. |
04-06-2024, 05:57 PM | #2 |
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With the 20 inch wheels , doesn't the 265/35 tires put you over an inch larger for overall tire diameter ?
26" for stock vs. 27.3" ? Would the 265/30 tires been the better choice, or is that just what they came with when you bought the wheels ? The 265/30 would put you just slightly over 26" for overall tire diameter. So I would assume your speedometer reads a bit slow , and acceleration was made slightly worse with the larger than stock overall tire diameter ? |
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04-06-2024, 06:16 PM | #5 | |
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If you know exactly where the rubbing is occurring , and if is indeed on the outer part of the tire, then switching to either a 10mm or 13mm spacer might limit or completely eliminate the rubbing. Otherwise then swapping out the front tires to let's say some 245/30 might be the solution. And as you know , you can get a set of spacers for very cheap , about $100. Getting two new front tires obviously will cost several hundred bucks. |
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04-06-2024, 06:29 PM | #6 | |
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I will say tho, 265/30 up front, steering is a bit heavier and larger bumps feel less harsh compared to the stock 19”, all season, run flat setup. Also, I can see when I turn the wheel, the top of the corner edge of the tire touches the plastic cover in the wheel well. I can easily avoid this tho. It’s the occasional dip/rub that worries me more. Last edited by Papasuki; 04-06-2024 at 06:36 PM.. |
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