Tires rubbing...can I lower it?

SpetsACDC · 10-29-2006, 04:33 PM

I have 17x9 rims and 275x40x17 tires all around. I had to put in 1GT steering rack limiter along side the stock v6 one for it to not rub in the front. Still, I think it is very close to rubbing. Is there any way to tell how much if any lowering springs will cause it to rub?

I think it rubbed on the K-member.

I would get either steeda sport springs or H&R sports.

Here are pics of where it rubbed:

Just by looking at it, it makes since that if it were lowered it might rub more...I just hope not.

Thanks!

BrentK · 10-29-2006, 04:46 PM

I have 275's and mine dont rub at all..

I have more than a 2 inch drop

SpetsACDC · 10-29-2006, 05:01 PM

I think my car sucks at the whole suspension thing. It is like the only car I have heard of that rubs at stock 4x4 height.

TClark22 · 10-29-2006, 05:08 PM

its not the hieght...its the width of the tire...i am lowering around 1.8" in front with 275's and hardly rub at all...only sometimes when wheel is turned all the way in a certain way

SpetsACDC · 10-29-2006, 05:39 PM

So are you pretty confident that lower it will not affect how much it rubs on the.... I think that part is the kmember? I was under the impression that a lowered car rubs more.

BrentK · 10-29-2006, 05:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SpetsACDC

So are you pretty confident that lower it will not affect how much it rubs on the.... I think that part is the kmember? I was under the impression that a lowered car rubs more.

That looks like a very slight rub. Lowering the car should have no effect with it rubbing in that area.

Is it rubbing just when you have the wheel maxed to the left

Wonderwyrm · 10-29-2006, 05:52 PM

what the hell do you have on there??

wheels off bigfoot or something?

SpetsACDC · 10-29-2006, 06:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BrentK

That looks like a very slight rub. Lowering the car should have no effect with it rubbing in that area.

Is it rubbing just when you have the wheel maxed to the left

The driver's side front wheel rubs when it is turned in the opposite way that it is in pics.

It actually doesn't rub at all any more (or I haven't heard it). I put in an additional steering rack limiter so right now I have a v6 one in and a GT one in. This just makes it so I can't steer as much. Without the GT limiter it rubbed like crazy.

Quote:

what the hell do you have on there??

wheels off bigfoot or something?

nope, just the factory 03-04 cobra rims and tires

r3dn3ck · 10-30-2006, 07:11 AM

when you lower it you'll add a bit of negative camber which will help with the rubbing problem. Nonetheless, I have 275's up front and MM forward offset A-Arms and I get rubbing at extreme steering angles to the left with the suspension at full compression. It's not a big deal. H&R or steeda sports will be just fine.

Get a set of cc plates.

SpetsACDC · 10-30-2006, 10:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by r3dn3ck

when you lower it you'll add a bit of negative camber which will help with the rubbing problem. Nonetheless, I have 275's up front and MM forward offset A-Arms and I get rubbing at extreme steering angles to the left with the suspension at full compression. It's not a big deal. H&R or steeda sports will be just fine.

Get a set of cc plates.

Help with the problem as in make it rub less?

Also, idk what MM forward offset a-arms are. Do those add more rubbing to your car, or less?

Thanks you !~

r3dn3ck · 10-30-2006, 10:52 AM

yes... as in make it rub less.

SpetsACDC · 10-30-2006, 10:53 AM

Thanks that was fast!

StormsGT · 11-04-2006, 01:27 PM

Why run such a fat tire on the front? You road race that thing?

SpetsACDC · 11-04-2006, 01:31 PM

I bought them used from someone with an 04 cobra. Factory cobras have 17x9 rims and 275/40/17 tires all around.

I would like a thinner rim up front but don't want to pay more and they wouldn't be oem... which I like for the durability.

275 is a perfect fit on 9 in rims and anything else looks too small/ risks curb rash

r3dn3ck · 11-04-2006, 06:53 PM

the extra grip is way worth it IMO. I think they should come with 9" all the way around.

StormsGT · 11-04-2006, 07:44 PM

I'm running 255's on 9"

10-29-2006, 04:33 PM	#1 (permalink)
SpetsACDC Likes gummy bears Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: TN Posts: 60	Tires rubbing...can I lower it? I have 17x9 rims and 275x40x17 tires all around. I had to put in 1GT steering rack limiter along side the stock v6 one for it to not rub in the front. Still, I think it is very close to rubbing. Is there any way to tell how much if any lowering springs will cause it to rub? I think it rubbed on the K-member. I would get either steeda sport springs or H&R sports. Here are pics of where it rubbed: Just by looking at it, it makes since that if it were lowered it might rub more...I just hope not. Thanks! __________________

10-29-2006, 04:46 PM	#2 (permalink)
BrentK Win it or wreck it Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: My Heart is in Ohio Posts: 1,288	I have 275's and mine dont rub at all.. I have more than a 2 inch drop __________________ 2003 GT

10-29-2006, 05:01 PM	#3 (permalink)
SpetsACDC Likes gummy bears Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: TN Posts: 60	I think my car sucks at the whole suspension thing. It is like the only car I have heard of that rubs at stock 4x4 height. __________________

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TClark22 Blown 2V Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: kansas Posts: 2,297	its not the hieght...its the width of the tire...i am lowering around 1.8" in front with 275's and hardly rub at all...only sometimes when wheel is turned all the way in a certain way __________________

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SpetsACDC Likes gummy bears Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: TN Posts: 60	So are you pretty confident that lower it will not affect how much it rubs on the.... I think that part is the kmember? I was under the impression that a lowered car rubs more. __________________

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Wonderwyrm Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Orlando, Fl Posts: 78	what the hell do you have on there?? wheels off bigfoot or something? __________________ 2001 Mustang GT, Mineral Grey

10-30-2006, 07:11 AM	#9 (permalink)
r3dn3ck Wowbagger hates me too! Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Magrathea/California Posts: 6,868	when you lower it you'll add a bit of negative camber which will help with the rubbing problem. Nonetheless, I have 275's up front and MM forward offset A-Arms and I get rubbing at extreme steering angles to the left with the suspension at full compression. It's not a big deal. H&R or steeda sports will be just fine. Get a set of cc plates.

10-30-2006, 10:52 AM	#11 (permalink)
r3dn3ck Wowbagger hates me too! Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Magrathea/California Posts: 6,868	yes... as in make it rub less.

10-30-2006, 10:53 AM	#12 (permalink)
SpetsACDC Likes gummy bears Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: TN Posts: 60	Thanks that was fast! __________________

11-04-2006, 01:27 PM	#13 (permalink)
StormsGT 1320 Number of the beast Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Hope IN Posts: 1,160	Why run such a fat tire on the front? You road race that thing? __________________ [IMG]StormsGT, Should be stormscobra now. #3216 BBK Cold air kit, BBK underdrives, Steeda sub frame connectors,BBK progressive springs,Hurst billet plus shifter,Auto meter shift light,Steeda UCA'sand Lakewood LCA's BBK 62mm T.B.17X9 With 255/40sumitomo HTR Z's,17X10.5 with 315/35 sumitomo HTR Z's or 315/35 BFG G-Force DR's depends on the time of year.Dr. Gas O/R X-pipe and 2 1/2" Flow's with Flowmaster 40's and dumps.FRPP 4.10's.The other toy is a 72' Nova. Small block,4-speed & 10 bolt

11-04-2006, 01:31 PM	#14 (permalink)
SpetsACDC Likes gummy bears Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: TN Posts: 60	I bought them used from someone with an 04 cobra. Factory cobras have 17x9 rims and 275/40/17 tires all around. I would like a thinner rim up front but don't want to pay more and they wouldn't be oem... which I like for the durability. 275 is a perfect fit on 9 in rims and anything else looks too small/ risks curb rash __________________

11-04-2006, 06:53 PM	#15 (permalink)
r3dn3ck Wowbagger hates me too! Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Magrathea/California Posts: 6,868	the extra grip is way worth it IMO. I think they should come with 9" all the way around.

11-04-2006, 07:44 PM	#16 (permalink)
StormsGT 1320 Number of the beast Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Hope IN Posts: 1,160	I'm running 255's on 9" __________________ [IMG]StormsGT, Should be stormscobra now. #3216 BBK Cold air kit, BBK underdrives, Steeda sub frame connectors,BBK progressive springs,Hurst billet plus shifter,Auto meter shift light,Steeda UCA'sand Lakewood LCA's BBK 62mm T.B.17X9 With 255/40sumitomo HTR Z's,17X10.5 with 315/35 sumitomo HTR Z's or 315/35 BFG G-Force DR's depends on the time of year.Dr. Gas O/R X-pipe and 2 1/2" Flow's with Flowmaster 40's and dumps.FRPP 4.10's.The other toy is a 72' Nova. Small block,4-speed & 10 bolt

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