Will I have tire rubbing issues?

[WhiteStallionGT]

I'm set to buy 285/35-18s for the rear. I know there are no issues with this tire size concerning the fender and quad shock. However, looking at the undercarriage of my car today, I measured that my one of my rear tires (225s) are about .8 inches away from my left tail pipe. I'm concerned that I might run into some rubbing problems when I switch over to 285s.

I'm also going with H&R super sports (probably makes no difference).

Any suggestions? Maybe a 1/4" wheel spacer?

 

[Venom351R]

you could do wheel spacers or if you had a good set of lower control arms you can remove the quads anyway. Also Ive heard of others flipping the quads around and getting more room that way.

 

[WhiteStallionGT]

you could do wheel spacers or if you had a good set of lower control arms you can remove the quads anyway. Also Ive heard of others flipping the quads around and getting more room that way.

Thanks!

I'll keep yall updated.

 

[ProKiller]

i'm assuming your switching wheels as well to accommodate that size tire. most wheels are offset differently to allow for the wider meat. you shouldn't have any problems. the H&Rs lower it pretty good so you might have some issues there. to give you an idea, i have ford c-springs with 305/35 mickey thompsons and no rubbing what so ever. so you shouldn't have any problems.

 

[WhiteStallionGT]

i'm assuming your switching wheels as well to accommodate that size tire. most wheels are offset differently to allow for the wider meat. you shouldn't have any problems. the H&Rs lower it pretty good so you might have some issues there. to give you an idea, i have ford c-springs with 305/35 mickey thompsons and no rubbing what so ever. so you shouldn't have any problems.

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Thanks for the info!

Just got my slotted rotors, ceramic pads, springs, clear fogs, chin spoiler, shorty antennae, and camber plates in the mail today. Just waiting on the rims! I'll post pics when all of it is on.

 

[99FiveOh]

I have 18x10's on the rear of my car with 285/35's and they don't hit anything.

 

[Slo 5.Ohh]

I have 17x10.5 with 315/35 nitto 555 and I had to flip my quad shock as well as roll the inside fender a bit with a BFH haha. I think you should be fine with 10 inch wheels and 285s. My car isnt lowered though.

 

[Venom351R]

I have 17x10.5 with 315/35 nitto 555 and I had to flip my quad shock as well as roll the inside fender a bit with a BFH haha. I think you should be fine with 10 inch wheels and 285s. My car isnt lowered though.

I have the same size wheels and tires and didnt have to flip the quads and no BFH was used to get them to fit.