Rear bounce/fenders

[SedanSandwich]

Hey everyone I have had an issue with one side (maybe both) rear fenders hitting the tires when going over speed bumps/etc... I have new reinforced RSMs plus the metal shock mounting reinforcement plates. My set up is Bav auto springs and bilstein sports. the rear tires are 205/55/R16. Basically should I be able to clear that size tire on non rolled/pulled fenders? I tried the baseball bat fender rolling technique but I still get a terrible scraping noise when going over bumps coming from the tire/fender. are there any rear suspension components that might be failing or do I need to work on modifying my fenders more? I tried searching but couldn't really find something conclusive. Thanks in advance for advice.

[Van Westervelt]

Firstly, what is the offset of the wheels you are using, and are you using a spacer as well?

Second, that tire is one size too tall. 205/50-16 is the right size.

[SedanSandwich]

Alrighty. I believe they are +15. Will have to double check tomorrow. no spacers.

[spike68]

Im running a +15 wheel offset plus a 5mm spacer with my borbets on a 215/40/16 and i rub every now and then. Its not to terrible when im alone but when there is a passenger it obviously rubs more. i still have room to roll the inner lip of my fender more.

Try seeing exactly where it rubs on the fender. I just had someone bounce up and down in my trunk and see where it rubs. You can also clean the inner lip of the fender, drive a little bit, and see where the tire left some rubber.

I also think your tire size may be to tall. Some slight tire stretch might help too.

[sweet6e30]

"Im running a +15 wheel offset plus a 5mm spacer with my borbets on a 215/40/16 and i rub every now and then. Its not to terrible when im alone but when there is a passenger it obviously rubs more"


I read this, and immediatly thought of that sticker... "No fat chicks, will rub"

lolz

[SedanSandwich]

Yeah I actually do have to say no to hella fat chicks. One time I have 6 people in my car and the fender was practically all the way down to the wheel. Thanks for the advice. will try to find exactly where its rubbing.

[MR 325]

As said above, tires are a size too tall. I'd recommend rolling your fenders or having them rolled.