[s-cars] Front tires rubbing

[Pram]

Jim:

I think it is more of a problem of a too short of a spring (or sagging
Eibach), slightly compounded by larger than stock diameter tire.

Pram
92S4


On Friday, August 9, 2002, at 02:27 PM, Jim Bonnet wrote:

> John Tilden wrote:
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>> I have a 1995.5 S6 wagon, lowered with Eibachs, with 235/45 Yoko AVS
>> db tires mounted on 8 x17 wheels with 35 mm offset.
>> The front tires rub the inner fender liner on moderate bumps,
>> especially when turning.Obviously, it is the outside tire which
>> contacts the fender. Seattle/Bellevue streets leave a lot to be
>> desired!
>>
>> I am contemplating installing camber plates to correct the accelerated
>> wear the inside of the tires experience.
>> The problem that I anticipate is the rubbing will get more severe as I
>> tip the top of the struts out to correct the camber induced by the
>> shorter springs!
>>
>> I assume the obvious solution is to install wheels with more offset,
>> or less width, or both, I do hate to give up the width though!
>> Any alternative solutions?
>>
>> What are your thoughts on solving this problem? Anyone been there,
>> done that??
>>
>> What wheels offer a solution? I would like to go to an Avus style
>> wheel, preferably 17 inch, maybe 18.
>>
>> Thanks
>>
>> John Tilden
>> 1995.5 S6 Wagon
>> Europa Blue
>> Bellevue WA
>>
>>
>>
> Do the avants have different front ends? Becuase Im runng 245 tires on
> 8.5" wide rims with 30et with no rubbing except a little at full lock
> and its on the inside of the wheel well. no where near the fender. I
> have h/r and koni.
>
> wierd.
>
> Didnt lee have this problem with his avant too?
>
> Jim
>
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