Inside tire issue, Please Help!!
10-12-2010, 12:28 AM
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Inside tire issue, Please Help!!
Good day everyone. I wanted to ask for your input. I got a flat tire last week and after ordering a new one I removed the wheels and noticed that the reason the tire was flat was because it wore out completely from the inside until it ripped apart. It looks like it is hitting on a piece of metal part of the a-arm. I was thinking that maybe a spacer would help.
What do you guys think??
What do you guys think??
10-12-2010, 01:19 PM
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depends on the weather
waht wheels are those and what tire size? A spacer would reduce the rubbing on the suspension but, possibly cause rubbing on the fender ...
10-12-2010, 01:52 PM
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The wheels are iForged Retros in 20 x 9.5" in front (where the issue is). They came off of a cls55. The fronts always looked a little sunk in. The tire size is 255/30/20. Let me know your thoughts Luke.
10-12-2010, 02:59 PM
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depends on the weather
I bet the CLS owner ran spacers to avoid rubbing becasue if they fit a CLS correctly they would fit your SL correctly. Or maybe the previous owner sold them because they did not fit correctly. Looks like they were probably meant for an S-Class
10-12-2010, 03:06 PM
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Not sure. I will be taking off the rears to see if they are hitting but the rears seem to be ok. Does tirerack offer spacers? What size spacer should I go with here?
10-13-2010, 10:50 AM
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depends on the weather
check out www.optionsauto.com for spacers
10-13-2010, 01:24 PM
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If I add a 10mm spacer from H&R, what size bolts will I need to purchase form them? They are stating 50mm but that seems too long.
Also, does anyoneknow anything on the brand Ichiba for spacers and extended bolts? They seem to be cheaper than H&R.
Do iForged wheels take rounded or tapered wheel bolts?
Also, does anyoneknow anything on the brand Ichiba for spacers and extended bolts? They seem to be cheaper than H&R.
Do iForged wheels take rounded or tapered wheel bolts?
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I contacted iForged and they mentioned I needed cone seated bolts. I was curious if anyone knew how long would these bolts need to be? I currently have the stadard bolts and they measure about 24mm on the shaft (thread area). I was recommeneded 50mm bolts for my 10mm spacer but that seems too long of a bolt. Is the 50mm just the measurement of the shaft or the entire bolt?
Does anyone know?
Does anyone know?
