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SID1976
10-10-2007, 02:28 AM
Just put a set of 18" wheels on my e36 convertible and am now getting rubbing from the fronts when on full lock, anyone got any easy solutions?:dunno:
Pirate_copy
10-10-2007, 02:31 AM
What tyres you running?

Need the make and size if possible :)
SID1976
10-10-2007, 02:35 AM
They came with 225/40/18 ZR tyres, not sure of make.
Pirate_copy
10-10-2007, 02:42 AM
Mum had a similar problem and simply changing the make of tyre sorted it out.

Let me know what make they are and we will go from there
SID1976
10-10-2007, 02:45 AM
Is it possible to change or adjust the stop locks to reduce the full lock instead. Or fit spacers, I'm guessing that would be cheaper then changing the tyres.
DominguesE30
10-10-2007, 04:44 AM
i get this alot...
Pirate_copy
10-10-2007, 05:04 AM
Where exactly does it rub?
SID1976
10-10-2007, 05:11 AM
Against the metal frame on the inside, not the arches.
branespikin
10-10-2007, 01:38 PM
I got 18s on my convertible with the same tire dimensions 225/40/18 toyo proxes. My rim has an offset of +38 which i think is reccommended, maybe ur offset is wrong and u need some spacers:confused:
Bimmer_Angel
10-10-2007, 01:41 PM
Croeseo i Fest - which part of Wales are you from??

I originally had Pirelli's but they were not suitable so they exchanged them for Bridgestones. They are perfect as far as I can tell. Same size as the Pirelli but obviously slightly different in some way. Too technical for me to understand :rofl:
Andrew_BR
10-10-2007, 06:36 PM
Strange... I have 19" with 235/35 and have no issue even in my city wich roads are mostly block made.

Maybe you have a wrong offset on the wheel?