Got the Lorinser RS5 on my W210 finally!
02-12-2008, 01:10 PM
#1
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Got the Lorinser RS5 on my W210 finally!
Front: 18x8.5 ET38 245/40/18
Rear: 18x9.5 ET38 265/35/18
Lug Bolt: Ball Seat 12x1.5mm 40mm length
H&R Sport springs
The fronts will rub slightly if I hit a really good bump, so I need a smaller tire size up front. I knew this going into it, but I bought the tires only a month ago, so I'll drive carefully til these are shot.
Rear: 18x9.5 ET38 265/35/18
Lug Bolt: Ball Seat 12x1.5mm 40mm length
H&R Sport springs
The fronts will rub slightly if I hit a really good bump, so I need a smaller tire size up front. I knew this going into it, but I bought the tires only a month ago, so I'll drive carefully til these are shot.
02-12-2008, 02:20 PM
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Red66GT, looks great. Double check for rubbing inside front. I slapped on my aftermarket rims that were only a 4mm inward push and rode around with rubbing for a month before I realized it by luck.
02-12-2008, 02:35 PM
#3
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Thanks. If you're talking about the nut at the spindle/a-arm, I could almost get a finger in between the tire and the nut. Think I'm ok. No noises, and seems smooth on the highway.
02-13-2008, 12:52 PM
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Got the car detailed and took some better pics:
And...I found the reason for my rubbing... On the drivers side front fender, the fenderlip inside was bent down in about a 1 inch section. I noticed it before I put these wheels on, so I know it was not a result of this rim/tire combo. I massaged the fenderlip back to where it should be and my rubbing is gone. So this tire size is fine for the front! I did hit some pretty good dips on the freeway at 70-80, so I know it's fixed!
And...I found the reason for my rubbing... On the drivers side front fender, the fenderlip inside was bent down in about a 1 inch section. I noticed it before I put these wheels on, so I know it was not a result of this rim/tire combo. I massaged the fenderlip back to where it should be and my rubbing is gone. So this tire size is fine for the front! I did hit some pretty good dips on the freeway at 70-80, so I know it's fixed!
