I dont get it. I payed the high dollar to get the 1 inch spacers, and the wheels fit, and dont hit the strut assembly anymore, but now they hit the fenders like right by the wheel well. It happens when I brake, when I turn and go up a sidewalk. It is tearing up my tires and my fender(although I need new ones)

The tire size I have on the front is 225 50r16.

Should I change to 40's or something smaller in height?

 

I'm thinking 1 inch (25mm) maybe be too big!
I think you use 20mm, not posiitive though.
You can always roll the inside edge of your fender, or cut the inside lip.

Dunno about the sidewall idea, but sounds like it would work.

 

Are you sure they are 225 / 50 / 16?

How much lowered is your car?


-Ted

 

How did you know I dropped the car? I lowered it 1.5 inches... I cant go back to stock, i tossed the springs. I love the way it handles and rides, I just want my tires to stop melting... Is getting a tire with a smaller in height sidewall a good idea? Let me know... I have access to 205/45/16s and 205/40/16s

Which should I try?
What exaclty is the sidewall size? Is it in millimeters?

Rich

 

Because if you didn't they probably wouldn't be rubbing. The sidewall number is an aspect ratio. The number (for example in your case 50), is a percentage. The sidewall height is 50% of the width of the tire.

 

ratio to the width i believe?

 

/\ sorry....beat me to it

 

I thought the spacers to use were .75"? Still, with a 1.5 drop, a wheel pushed out 1 inch and an 8 inch rim I would think you're gonna rub! I'm surprised it doesn't happen more often! It may be time to roll / cut your fenders... ~rich