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326’s slight rubbing on my e85

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326’s slight rubbing on my e85

Post by Sgr74 » Sun Mar 18, 2018 1:10 pm

I picked up a set of 326’s over the Xmas period and run my car on them for a short time. I removed them yesterday to send them away for a refurb and noticed slight rubbing had happened on my front plastics just behind the bumper. Is this common. I think mine has been lowered slightly before I bought it. Thinking I may need to fit a 225/30/19 or a 215/35/19 to fix this. Anyone had any problem like this?
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Post by Smartbear » Sun Mar 18, 2018 1:46 pm

Sgr74 wrote: Sun Mar 18, 2018 1:10 pm I picked up a set of 326’s over the Xmas period and run my car on them for a short time. I removed them yesterday to send them away for a refurb and noticed slight rubbing had happened on my front plastics just behind the bumper. Is this common. I think mine has been lowered slightly before I bought it. Thinking I may need to fit a 225/30/19 or a 215/35/19 to fix this. Anyone had any problem like this?
Would it be more cost effective to replace the springs with original ride height versions instead of buying new tyres?
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326’s slight rubbing on my e85

Post by Sgr74 » Sun Mar 18, 2018 2:43 pm

Smartbear wrote: Sun Mar 18, 2018 1:46 pm
Sgr74 wrote: Sun Mar 18, 2018 1:10 pm I picked up a set of 326’s over the Xmas period and run my car on them for a short time. I removed them yesterday to send them away for a refurb and noticed slight rubbing had happened on my front plastics just behind the bumper. Is this common. I think mine has been lowered slightly before I bought it. Thinking I may need to fit a 225/30/19 or a 215/35/19 to fix this. Anyone had any problem like this?
Would it be more cost effective to replace the springs with original ride height versions instead of buying new tyres?
Rob
Need to replace the dreaded runflats anyway. Besides, it sits really well on the springs it has.
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Post by mr wilks » Sun Mar 18, 2018 4:08 pm

I currently have a set on my E86 (stock springs not lowered) even though 8j front & 225 35 19 tyres i get a slightly rub on full lock just on drivers side . The et 29 is the killer here , most likely a 215 35 would cure it , i wouldn't go 225 30 myself but that would also do the job
They do look the part though :thumbsup:
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Post by Sgr74 » Mon Apr 16, 2018 10:12 pm

mr wilks wrote: Sun Mar 18, 2018 4:08 pm I currently have a set on my E86 (stock springs not lowered) even though 8j front & 225 35 19 tyres i get a slightly rub on full lock just on drivers side . The et 29 is the killer here , most likely a 215 35 would cure it , i wouldn't go 225 30 myself but that would also do the job
They do look the part though :thumbsup:
So do you believe standard springs would solve the problem? Do you have a picture of your motor from the side to see the gap?
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Post by mr wilks » Mon Apr 16, 2018 10:20 pm

Obviously a return to stock springs would help your chaffing :oops: a few weeks on with mine ive worked out the front drivers rubs only very slight when on full lock & reversing onto my drive which throws all the cars weight onto the right side , can't recall any rub at all in normal driving or out enjoying the open roads :driving:
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