Subject	Rubbing question for the guys with 18x9.5 rears>>
Posted by	John P. on June 04, 2003 at 2:13 PM
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Message	I just bought a set of AVS VS-5 wheels and tires. These are the SMZ setup- 275/35-18's on the rear. I was driving around yesterday and tossed the car around a right hand turn to see how well the back end sticks. In the midpoint of the turn, I heard a noise that sounded suspiciously like my rear drivers side tire grinding into the wheel well. I don't see any damage, but didn't pull the tire off to look closely. Has anyone with wide 18" rears experienced this rubbing under the right set of conditions? I am wondering if HICAS together with the drivers side of the car being loaded up due to the right hand turn caused the tire to rub. If so, I'm bummed because this didn't happen with my stock wheels (on the other hand, the back end would have gone on its merry way with stockers, so maybe it's a moot point). Any ideas? -John P
Follow Ups	Rubbing question for the guys with 18x9.5 rears>> - John P. 14:13:20 06/04/03 Re: Rubbing question for the guys with 18x9.5 rears>> (n/m) - evltwn 14:16:11 06/04/03 Re: Re: Rubbing question for the guys with 18x9.5 rears>> - evltwn 14:18:51 06/04/03 Perhaps you ate too much at lunch. Good thing you passed - Dave N 14:22:36 06/04/03 your profile doesn't mention anything about springs - ZEngineer 14:24:23 06/04/03 If it's rubbing there is something wrong. - MugenRacer 14:29:37 06/04/03 what offset are the wheels ???? (n/m) - Luke@tirerack 14:31:38 06/04/03 Believe they're +40mm rear, but not sure>> - John P. 15:27:48 06/04/03 You do NOT have offset issues. - YugoBernie (NoVA) 16:33:20 06/04/03 I have the same wheels w. Eibachs and I have NO rubbing - YugoBernie (NoVA) 14:42:20 06/04/03 Re: Rubbing question for the guys with 18x9.5 rears>> - Biglibby 14:55:54 06/04/03 Hey Eddie>> - John P. 15:34:32 06/04/03 Re: Hey Eddie>> - Biglibby 16:32:36 06/04/03 whats up dude? - Spee 16:40:36 06/04/03 I have 18X10 and I NEVER rub. You have another issue. - SeedyROM 15:26:22 06/04/03 No prob with my 18x10's either. (n/m) - Spongerider :) 17:06:16 06/04/03 Hey, thanks for all the responses>> - John P. 15:43:45 06/04/03 No spacers or centering rings. Height should be the same. - MugenRacer 16:14:35 06/04/03 Actually - the VS-5 (SMZ) wheels need to be used w. - YugoBernie (NoVA) 16:32:09 06/04/03 hmmm... I'll have to look next time I have them off. (n/m) - MugenRacer 21:35:38 06/04/03 I think all the downforce of your custom hood has a hand - BigTDogg 16:49:16 06/04/03 Screw you, hippie. Patent disclosure in the works. (n/m) - John P. 16:59:28 06/04/03 I run 18X9.5-38mm offset with 285/30's fine with Eibach/AGX. (n/m) - LordZ 22:24:52 06/04/03
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