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Old Jul 8, 2010 | 11:58 AM
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Tire rubbing on fender

I have a 92rs camaro which has P295/50R15s on it. Whenever I turn sharp or have people inside it rubs on the top of the fender. I wannna make these fit some how or just stop them from rubbing. What could I do harder springs maybe idk you tell me?
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Old Jul 8, 2010 | 12:08 PM
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Re: Tire rubbing on fender

Stop making sharp turns and taking passengers. Problem solved.
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Old Jul 8, 2010 | 05:44 PM
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Re: Tire rubbing on fender

you could roll the fender lips up, or different offset wheel, or have a wheel repair place machine the mounting surface of the wheel to change the offset.
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Old Jul 10, 2010 | 07:06 PM
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Re: Tire rubbing on fender

i have 245/40z on my 91 and it rubs only when im turning right. i dont see any of the guards or anything loose or hanging, but thats sure what it sounds like.
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Old Jul 10, 2010 | 08:14 PM
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Re: Tire rubbing on fender

Originally Posted by viper23
I have a 92rs camaro which has P295/50R15s on it. Whenever I turn sharp or have people inside it rubs on the top of the fender. I wannna make these fit some how or just stop them from rubbing. What could I do harder springs maybe idk you tell me?
We'll need to know your wheels to help you better. Without knowing the backspacing of your wheels, it'll just be a guessing game.

Originally Posted by Gabaloo
i have 245/40z on my 91 and it rubs only when im turning right. i dont see any of the guards or anything loose or hanging, but thats sure what it sounds like.
Sounds like your rear end is off set, if it only rubs on 1 side. Check the bushings in your Panhard Bar, If they are good, get you an adjustable Panhard Bar. My stock bar, on my GTA with stock springs at stock ride height, with good bushings & stock wheels & tires, was offset to the drivers side.
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Old Jul 10, 2010 | 09:32 PM
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Re: Tire rubbing on fender

i should have been more specific, sorry. only my front right tire rubs when i turn right. or briefly catches something
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Old Jul 10, 2010 | 10:01 PM
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Re: Tire rubbing on fender

Originally Posted by Gabaloo
i should have been more specific, sorry. only my front right tire rubs when i turn right. or briefly catches something
Since the OP asked about 295s, which are very unlikely to be run up front....I assumed you meant the rear too.

Just a bit of advice.....
I recommend starting your own thread to ask things, instead of just asking your question (which turns out to be pretty unrelated) in other peoples threads.
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Old Jul 10, 2010 | 10:12 PM
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Re: Tire rubbing on fender

I get that rubbin in the front with 225/60/15s but only when backing up and turning real sharp, sounds like it catching on the mud flap or inner fender, I can hear the plastic make a racket. Though its all bolted down tight.
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Old Aug 1, 2010 | 10:52 PM
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Re: Tire rubbing on fender

Originally Posted by Stephen
We'll need to know your wheels to help you better. Without knowing the backspacing of your wheels, it'll just be a guessing game.



Sounds like your rear end is off set, if it only rubs on 1 side. Check the bushings in your Panhard Bar, If they are good, get you an adjustable Panhard Bar. My stock bar, on my GTA with stock springs at stock ride height, with good bushings & stock wheels & tires, was offset to the drivers side.
Hey Stephen, who built your BW 9 bolt? I have a real problem finding parts except for 9bolt.com.
Thanks!
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Old Aug 1, 2010 | 10:55 PM
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Re: Tire rubbing on fender

Originally Posted by texascat2
Hey Stephen, who built your BW 9 bolt? I have a real problem finding parts except for 9bolt.com.
Thanks!
Who? AFAIK, the Pontiac Factory Assembly line at GM back in 1987. And yes....My posi still work perfect after 23yrs.
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Old Aug 1, 2010 | 11:11 PM
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Re: Tire rubbing on fender

Ha! I thought I would get a hand slap for changing the thread. My posi still work perfect too after 21 years. Why is it no one carries parts for them in the states?
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Old Aug 1, 2010 | 11:26 PM
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Re: Tire rubbing on fender

Originally Posted by texascat2
Ha! I thought I would get a hand slap for changing the thread. My posi still work perfect too after 21 years. Why is it no one carries parts for them in the states?
THREAD JACKER! *Slaps you on the hand* Next time I'll send a nun and a ruler, LOL.
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Old Aug 1, 2010 | 11:30 PM
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Re: Tire rubbing on fender

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THREAD JACKER! *Slaps you on the hand* Next time I'll send a nun and a ruler, LOL.
And the LATE NIGHT warriors strike again! Ha!
No.......not the nun Wrong end!
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