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From: Cookeville TN
2017 E550 Coupe
nitto 555 265/30/19
I have found where it is rubbing it is a small potion of sheet metal where the plastic bumper meets metal. I can easily grind it down but I am worries about heat from grinding hurting my paint. Anyone done this? I figure if I go really slow it should be ok.
I have found where it is rubbing it is a small potion of sheet metal where the plastic bumper meets metal. I can easily grind it down but I am worries about heat from grinding hurting my paint. Anyone done this? I figure if I go really slow it should be ok.
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Originally Posted by jac1502
nitto 555 265/30/19
I have found where it is rubbing it is a small potion of sheet metal where the plastic bumper meets metal. I can easily grind it down but I am worries about heat from grinding hurting my paint. Anyone done this? I figure if I go really slow it should be ok.
I have found where it is rubbing it is a small potion of sheet metal where the plastic bumper meets metal. I can easily grind it down but I am worries about heat from grinding hurting my paint. Anyone done this? I figure if I go really slow it should be ok.
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Originally Posted by jac1502
Yeah that’s all it is I am just so worried about deforming the metal and causing a crease have others done that with no problems?
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From: SoCal
F10
Originally Posted by W0n6_3d4n
Just hammer it 
. If u afraid of doing it, go to panel beater and ask someone to do it.
. If u afraid of doing it, go to panel beater and ask someone to do it.goodluck
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Originally Posted by RedW203
I'm not sure if hammer will work, it might. I would STRONGLY recommend a rubber mallet along with a heat gun or blow dryer to give some flex on the paint.
goodluck
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From: New York City
C55 ///AMG, 535xi
Originally Posted by sdsilverm3
Good luck with the rubber mallet. I started with the mallet and gave up because it was doing nothing but bouncing. The hammer is what you need.
hmm since u get all that bouncing, maybe try a baseball bat no bouncing
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From: San Juan, PR
2004.5 C230K SS
Brand: Brabus Replica
Style: Monoblock VI
Color: Brilliant silver paint and polish lip
Size: 19x8.5 19x9.5
Offset: Front Spacers (don't know)
Tire: Toyo Proxes T1-S 235/35/19 265/30/19
Suspension: C230K 2004.5 Stock
Style: Monoblock VI
Color: Brilliant silver paint and polish lip
Size: 19x8.5 19x9.5
Offset: Front Spacers (don't know)
Tire: Toyo Proxes T1-S 235/35/19 265/30/19
Suspension: C230K 2004.5 Stock
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From: NYC
BLACK 05 C230SS
Originally Posted by aecasasus
Anyone having problems after installing these wheels rubbing? I have just installed my rear springs (H&R) and I have some rubbing. Any ideas/ sugestions?
Thanks/Al
Thanks/Al
I guess your running 265 tires aren't you? You'll definitely rub if you dropped your car with H&R springs unless you raise it up a bit by changing the spring pad or rolling the fenders. If you don't want to do any of the above than sell your 265 tires and get 255 tires.
You'll probably get the same answer from anyone else so you decide.
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From: Florida
'04 C230K SS
Yes...They are 265's. I think it's time for me to go to the bodyshop. I will post some pictures on the other thread I got going to see the options. I would hate having to order two nes tires (55's) so I'll probably go to a bodyshop an/or get thicker spring pads.
Thanks/Al
Thanks/Al
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From: Fresno, CA
'09 A4 S Line
If you haven't already had your fenders rolled, then I suggest you have that done ASAP. Assuming the rubbing is coming from the outside and not the inside, this should solve the problem.
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'09 A4 S Line
Originally Posted by aecasasus
Definitely not the outside. I think it just grabs on to the lip of the inside.
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From: Diamond Bar, CA
W206 PHEV AMG
as usual when running on the 265's and lowered suspension setup the rear tire will rub on the plastic tabs from the rear bumper molding sticking out inside the bumper and the one area of carpet that's sticking out at the rear.
all you need to do is shave the tabs and trim out the carpet. rolling the actual quarter panel/fender's not needed unless you are seeing the tire side walls are actually being cut from contact.
all you need to do is shave the tabs and trim out the carpet. rolling the actual quarter panel/fender's not needed unless you are seeing the tire side walls are actually being cut from contact.
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From: Florida
'04 C230K SS
Thanks FrankW!!! I'll try shaving those tabs a bit.
BTW... Thanks for the wheels. They look awesome. All I have to do now is work on the rubbing and the car is almost where I want it to be.
Thanks Again/Al
BTW... Thanks for the wheels. They look awesome. All I have to do now is work on the rubbing and the car is almost where I want it to be.
Thanks Again/Al
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From: Florida
'04 C230K SS
Originally Posted by Blake P
Just wanna make sure you understand what I mean by "outside" and "inside". I'm talking about the outside and inside of the tire, not the fender. Rubbing on the "outside" would mean the outer side of the tire is rubbing the fender, whereas rubbing on the "inside" would mean the inner side of the tire is rubbing the shock, spring, perch, or something else.
I'm so frustrated trying to figure this one out is not funny!!! I really cant see any marks or shaving anywhere and that's why I was thinking that it could be the insede of the fender. I'll try what Frank said...I won't loose anything for trying. Someone else also mentioned this to me. If not, I guess I'll end up rolling those fenders!!!
Wish me luck....I'll need it!!!
Thanks for your advise/Al
