haltamim

hello i have 4 wheels 18"x8.5 ET32 the rear tires are 275\35\18 and the front are 245\40\18. do i need a spacer for the wheels?

Rick G

How low is your is you ride height? Where is it rubbing? I am guessing it's only the rear that is rubbing?

If on the inside, then yes, a spacer may help.


My guess is you may be about 18mm closer to the fender than a 9.5 + 32mm with a 265 tire.


If it is the fender you are rubbing, are you running any negative camber yet?


Good luck!

haltamim

i have place them under the car and yes i have a rubbing sound from the rear wheels. dus 5mm spacer do the trick?or should i have mor then that. the front tire is taching the front plstic wheel cover when i turn the tire to the maximam!!?

Rick G

The front plastic is no big deal, just get a heat gun and push the fender liner in a bit where the rub marks are.

And as for the rear, if it is the inside rubbing, I would try a 10mm spacer max.


EDIT:

JUST LOOKED AT YOUR PIC, I DONT THINK YOU NEED A SPACER! it will only make those stick out more!

haltamim

the rubbing is lock like coming fro thr rear dram you now the one for the handbreak. is it posipl that the bolt is to long so its taching the break in side the dram?

thanx

glocati

yes, too long of lug bolts in the rear is a common problem when switching wheels. If too long, they will interfere with the E brake set-up.

FrankW

you don't need spacers. you need new tires and correct lug bolts.

haltamim

new tires!! the 275 is loking ok no contact with any think. bying a new set of bolts its ok:-).
the bolts i have now are 28 mm long wich lingth should i have??

thanx for replay

phister

You really shouldn't do more than 235 for the front or you'll run into the rubbing problem in the front that you have. Also because the rubbing might actually be the tires rubbing the strut and spring.

d1no

Yup get the new bolts with R14 head and 12x1.5 thread. And most likely new tires too since 275 is wideeeeee for a w203

bheng

damn. 275 is hella wide. im only thinking about 265 for my 18s

haltamim

so you think that the 275 in rear should be 265 max and in the front 235?
i have getthe weels with used tires. shold i bay a 225\40\18 or 225\35\18 for the front wheels? to reduce the contact with the front palstic in the wheel hose.

thanx for replay

phister

You should do 225/40 or 235/40 for fronts and 255/35 or 265/35 for the rears. If you want a taller side go for 45 series in front and 40 series in the rear. 275 is a lot of tire for a 18x8.5 wheel. Stll dont know why you wouldnt just buy all the same tire size since theyre 18x8.5 all around. That way you can rotate the wheels to all 4 corners instead of one side to the other.

Glyn M Ruck

235 is the max you can go with ET 32 on the front without fouling the strut. (Certainly with Michelin PS2's). I have done a test fit to prove this. 275 at the rear is asking for trouble.

splinter

Mr. Ruck is correct. Just dumb luck my front 245/40/17 x ET34 setup clears sufficiently.
Used modeling clay (like that for verifying valve-to-piston clearance) to ascertain potential interference.
Doesn’t clear by much, though there is just enough to preclude contact during any dynamic travel and deflection situations.


*off topic*
Glyn, when your PS2’s have exceeded their useful service life, I’m almost certain you’ll appreciate the new Pilot Super Sport. ;)

Glyn M Ruck

splinter has Koni yellow struts on his C32 that have a larger dimple in them than OE.

Yes splinter - I will probably give the Super Sports a try. As you know I won't compromise on tyres, dampers or brakes.

haltamim

hello its me agin i have now a problem with the front tire taching the front plastic weel hose protection ween i turn. is that normal and if its not how to avoid it. i stel have the same old tir in the front

phister

its going to touch if you still have the 245 in the front. you shouldnt run more than 235. if you changed the tires then roll the fender a bit to get it from rubbing.

haltamim

how to "roll the fender a bit to get it from rubbing"

phister

you can have a body shop do it or you can do it. all you need is a heat gun or hair dryer and a hammer. Just heat up the inside of the fender from side to side so you dont melt the paint or fender liner. after its hot apply some pressure on the outside fender and with a hammer, hit the inside fender till it gets flat.

haltamim

hello
I have found a new 215\35\18 tire and the price is vary good but can i have them in all of my wheels 18"*8,5". i know that its recomendet to have minimam 225 on these wheels but as i say the price is vary vary good for a new tires.

phister

It will be fine since its theyre all the same size, it wont throw a ESP error. I would try and see if they have a 215/40/18.