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Old Jul 4, 2010 | 05:32 PM
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275/35/18s on stock wheels rubbing occasionally when turning right?
So I read on here that quite a few people are running 275/35/18 on the stock rear wheels.

Mine fit up fine, but occasionally when turning right (low or high speeds) I will hear the rear driver-side tire rub against the wheel well liner. I'd say this happens maybe once every other day. Am I doing something that everyone else isn't doing? Why wouldn't these fit?

FWIW I had 265/35/18s before and they didn't rub at all.
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Old Jul 4, 2010 | 05:41 PM
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hmm strange.. I just put on some 275s a week ago and havent had any rubbing at all. That size shouldnt rub at all.
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What brand..?? Not all tire sizes are created equal. Some tires of the same size have a 10mm wider tread width than their peers. S. Drives are one of those wider ones...
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I have the same tires and they're not rubbing. Do you have spacers or are lowered?
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No and no. :/ I'm taking it to the dealer on Thursday to find out what's going on. Also my right headlight bulb melted at the base so I get to ask them WTF about that one, too.
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Originally Posted by Nait Sirhc
Also my right headlight bulb melted at the base so I get to ask them WTF about that one, too.


That sucks though.. stock bulbs? or aftermarket?
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Originally Posted by Nait Sirhc
Aftermarket D2S 5000Ks.

its not their business or will they have u covered since u are using aftermarket bulbs. Some cheaply made bulbs from China will hae defects like that. I suggest getting Philips 6000K ultiron (proberly spelled wrong).
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