ESM rubbing

[ron1999]

got a 16' ESM all around
rims are 16X8, tires are TOYO 205/55R16 R1R
after all installed - they rub. especially the rear - the tire touches the wheel arch.
any ideas?

[Lof8]

roll the fenders

[immajackuup]

roll the fenders

no he just need more drop

[325ix]

How will that fix it if he is already touching. Rolling the fenders and maybe a little bit of negative camber will help.

[ron1999]

forgot to tell
the car is 40mm dropped on the front
and 60mm dropped on the rear (or is it the other way around?)
its a KW spring set.

i thought about shaving the wheel hub (rim side) about 2-3mm.
i guess it'll weaken the rim. but is it oh-so-bad?
i rather not roll my fenders.


oh
another thing - i also found that on the front the tire rubbs the inner plastic cover (front bumper side, in the middle) if i turn the steering wheel to any side.

[nrubenstein]

Did you get one of the stupid offset versions? Also, 205/55 isn't really the right size.

[IRON-E]

You need a 45 tire, and don't be stupid just have someone(expert) roll the fenders. It will be much safer than shaving the integrity of the wheel hub.

[ron1999]

i didnt want to go on a 45 tire as im running with a 4.10 LSD and getrag 240 from a 316i (which is a very close and very high ratio gearbox anyway)

so i rather increase the wheel circ. a little but i thought i have enough space to do so.

originall the car came with 195/65R14 and according to this calculator i was expecting none of this to happen

[IRON-E]

Well then, have a lot of fun with the rubbing, right now you're trying to re-write "form over function".

Pictures might be able to help us see, what you're talking about also. Have you checked the wheel fitment thread by MYSTICAL?

[ron1999]

i will post pictures later (im at work right now)
but i like the "form over function" :)
i was hoping not to do that...

[IRON-E]

i will post pictures later (im at work right now)
but i like the "form over function" :)
i was hoping not to do that...

Not, if it's going to give you problems, that you are affraid to deal with. ;)

[Supadave]

I say go with a lower profile, 55 is kind of tall

[IRON-E]

I say go with a lower profile, 55 is kind of tall

Thank you!

[PNWDan]

got a 16' ESM all around
rims are 16X8, tires are TOYO 205/55R16 R1R
after all installed - they rub. especially the rear - the tire touches the wheel arch.
any ideas?

I thought ESM were 16x7.5 or 16x9?

Im with everyone else. 205/55 is huge. 205/45 might be better. Some tires run narrower than others too. I run the Falken Ziex 512. its a bit more narrow.

[ron1999]

well. the tires are on the car, and i already drove them about 30miles, so i guess no one will take them back anymore.
i will try to roll the fenders a little - i will find out about that tomorrow.

pics are not as nice as i expected - light was pretty dim when i came out

i hope you can see there -
in the rear the tire got nice grind and the front looks very crowded...