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Old Apr 24, 2015 | 01:11 PM
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hey guys here is a pic of my new s550 its a 2013 with 13k. I just got these wheels put on last week, they are lexani forged lf 712s 22x9 22x10.5 +31 im running 295/225 and 255/30s with minimal rubbing. The back rubs only when I run over big dips in the road. I really want to drop the car but don't want the rubbing how can I take care of this?

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Old Apr 24, 2015 | 01:14 PM
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Depends on the weather
How is the ride with a 25 and 30 series tire? You must have perfect roads wherever you live!
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Old Apr 24, 2015 | 01:19 PM
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How is the ride with a 25 and 30 series tire? You must have perfect roads wherever you live!
The ride changed just a bit from the 19s that I originally had but that was to be expected running such a low profile. I cant complain to much since I dont have much to compare to. IM really cautious when I drive and know my city pretty well when it comes to nasty roads. Does anyone else have the same rubbing issue I have in the rear when the suspension is compressed. Did i get the wrong offsets?
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Old Apr 24, 2015 | 01:22 PM
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The offsets are too high.. you need to roll your fenders or exchange the wheels and get the proper offsets. You should get around +35 in front and +45 in the rear.
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Hmmm. I'm at a 23mm offset rear on my 20's and I had the little "scuff" sound on dips (speed bumps, expansion joints) sometimes. You need to grind out the little tabs that stick out inside the wheel well. Put your hand along the inside of the well right where the bumper meets the quarter panel and you'll feel it. Getting rid of those will probably do it for you. I didn't have to roll.
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Old Apr 24, 2015 | 03:09 PM
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Originally Posted by Mike5215
Hmmm. I'm at a 23mm offset rear on my 20's and I had the little "scuff" sound on dips (speed bumps, expansion joints) sometimes. You need to grind out the little tabs that stick out inside the wheel well. Put your hand along the inside of the well right where the bumper meets the quarter panel and you'll feel it. Getting rid of those will probably do it for you. I didn't have to roll.


+1 - That will take care of it.
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Not for long I bet....lol

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Depends on the weather
Offset is 35 front and rear, same as on my s550.
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Originally Posted by Mike5215
Hmmm. I'm at a 23mm offset rear on my 20's and I had the little "scuff" sound on dips (speed bumps, expansion joints) sometimes. You need to grind out the little tabs that stick out inside the wheel well. Put your hand along the inside of the well right where the bumper meets the quarter panel and you'll feel it. Getting rid of those will probably do it for you. I didn't have to roll.
Yup...did that when they took the tires off and they said "Do you want a hammer, torch, or saw and you can do it...we can do that on this expensive car" I laughed and just did those little tabs myself. I wonder why they have those sticking out? They are gone now! Still put the 275's on so once I burn through those I'll put the 285's back on.
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Biting my tongue....
Probably wise.
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Cut the tab in the rear bumper/fender
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Old Apr 25, 2015 | 02:38 PM
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Cut the tab in the rear bumper/fender
ill have to check that out. ill report back if it works out for me
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