New wheels and tires rub!!!!
I got the GT500 replicas 18x9.5 w/255/45r18. They rub when I cut the wheel hard to turn. I have read on another site that for installing 18" x 8.5" or 18" x 9.5" wheels to use steering stop 6R3Z-3932-CA. Will this solve my problem?
If you're turning all the way, hardest, to a point where the wheel doesn't turn anymore and you rub.. thats normal. If you're turning halfway or 3/4 of the way and you rub, thats not normal, and you've got a problem.
It only rubs at almost full turn. Its rubbing on the lower control arm or a-arm (whatever there called on a mustang). I worry because it rubs on the inner sidewall and I am afraid it will damage the tire. I can manage to drive and it not rub when in tight spots.
But my wife on the other hand is not as careful as I am when turning and parking.
But my wife on the other hand is not as careful as I am when turning and parking.
sounds like steering stops are in order for peace of mind...i wouldn't think it would damage the tire if it rubs every now n then...i've got 17x9 cobra wheels on mine, it rubs at full turn but i haven't had any real problems yet.
Considering its not good to run the steering at full lock for very long at all as it is, i wouldnt worry about it. Plus you might need to cut the wheel sharper sometimes to get out of tight spots.
I have decided to leave it alone. I found out that most of the noise I was hearing when it rubbed was the wheel weights rubbing on the inside. I took them off and it still rubs but very little and no sound.
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roushrider81
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Feb 22, 2006 08:22 PM



as for the rubbing im not too sure i have 17x9 in the front and 18x10 in the rear i haven't had any rubbing.

