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Topic Started: Tue Jun 30, 2009 3:42 pm (95 Views)
hummerman	Tue Jun 30, 2009 3:42 pm Post #1
Newbie Posts: 33 Group: Members Member #2,081 Joined: December 29, 2007	Hi got 17" x & 7halfJ with 225x45 at rear & 205x45 on the front but the rears sometimes catch if i am on an uneven road (most of the roads are uneven i know) what can i do to rectify as i like my alloys as they fill the arches........many thanks



NEIL	Tue Jun 30, 2009 3:46 pm Post #2
Fewer Posts than Kenny Posts: 16,136 Group: Members Member #63 Joined: November 18, 2005	You could go down to 225/40/17 on the rear, and even 205/40//17 no the front but the ride will be harder/more noisy. A decent bodyshop could probably flare your rear arches without the need for any paintwork?



sportline_stu	Thu Jul 2, 2009 11:16 am Post #3
Member Posts: 1,004 Group: Members Member #2,447 Joined: March 23, 2008	I had a set of 17's on my 190 once (with standard unlowered suspension) with 215/45 tyres and they rubbed slightly. On the rear around corners and on lumpy roads, and at the front when braking. I did my research and changing to 215/40 seemed to be the only option that would guarantee no rubbing. If you have rear mudflaps then remove them first as the clips that hold them in place against the arch seem to be the first place to rub the tyre. On the fronts the rubbing was the front corner of the arch. This can be padded out with washers underneath the arch as in the AMG kit that was available. Stu



shrekky	Thu Jul 2, 2009 11:24 am Post #4
Member Posts: 3,909 Group: Members Member #223 Joined: March 23, 2006	i have 215/40/17's fitted to my car on 8J rims and i dont get anyrubbing at all...........and its lowered mind i have found if you car only does this Quote: On the rear around corners and on lumpy roads, and at the front when braking. that is more than likely going to be down to tired shockers.......................mine used to do the same with the 215/40/17's until i put new billies on Edited by shrekky, Thu Jul 2, 2009 11:28 am.



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