SL55/63/65/R230 AMG: Tires Rubbing?
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From: Los Gatos, Ca
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Tires Rubbing?
I need some help. I just bought a set of used HRE 547r's used from another sl55 owner. The rears are 19x11.5 with 295/30 19 Conti's that rub when when the suspension compresses. Anybody have any suggestions other than that I got screwed? Thanks
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Incorrect offset can also compound the issue.
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sl 55, e500, x5 4.4
ditto, cant go bigger than 20 if going higher than 285, but maybee some very aggresive alignment and rolling the fenders will solve, but that can cause more $$$ damage than just getting new rubber
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my uncle has a sl500 w/ 20's and he's running a 305 on the rear no problem.
his car is also slammed.
you got the wrong offset.
you can have a machine shop shave the hub on the wheel if you still have enough room to clear the brakes (i dunno how big the lips are etc....).
if you cant do that then roll your fenders, although i believe all amgs have rolled fenders, sometimes there is a little that sticks out, it did on mine and i just had a shop cut it.
goodluck
his car is also slammed.
you got the wrong offset.
you can have a machine shop shave the hub on the wheel if you still have enough room to clear the brakes (i dunno how big the lips are etc....).
if you cant do that then roll your fenders, although i believe all amgs have rolled fenders, sometimes there is a little that sticks out, it did on mine and i just had a shop cut it.
goodluck
