Rubbing question from a noob

pearlwhite_z · 09-26-2009, 03:03 PM

Hello to all. I wanted to ask a question before I went ahead and bought suspension and wheels. If I bought 15x8 , 0 offset, xxr wheels with tanabe df210 springs, will i need to roll the fenders? I am looking for nice wheels and a decent drop. I want it to be as comfortable as possible since my xb is my family ride. I will be riding around with my wife and 1 year old. Any help will be greatly appreciated.

ToyBox_02 · 09-26-2009, 03:17 PM

whats size tire are you going to be running, with df210's you shouldnt have any problems

bbszero · 09-26-2009, 04:18 PM

I rubbed like mad with my 0 offset 15x8's on S-techs, even after rolling the fenders. And the DF's drop a little lower than the S-techs.

ToyBox_02 · 09-26-2009, 04:23 PM

what size tires were you on bbszero

HOTBOX3ric · 09-26-2009, 09:21 PM

I would also like to know because about 3 hours ago i bought xxr 002 15x8 and some tein s techs. i will be using stockies for a while 185/60/15? but will switch over to 195/50/15? or was it 55? anyway is that going to cause rubbing? It will be mostly me and my girl about 300 lbs both of us. (mostly me lol)

xPartyx · 09-26-2009, 10:39 PM

from what i've learned, pretty much anything with a 0 offset will rub if you drop it 2 inches, unless you have pretty low-profile tires. . . right?
But hey, at least you know those wheels will clear the brakes!

xBtony · 09-27-2009, 12:49 AM

Um...with a 2" drop..and people in the back..u'll prolly rub lightly like on bigger bumps..If u go with a 195/50 and stock fenders...If u get a bigger tire..U'll rub more...Roll the fenders with the smaller tires and u'll minimize rubbing a lot...but u'll still run on HARD bumps...lol...also depends on the shocks ur running, and how stiff they are...if u keep em stock..which ar enice and soft...great ride...but like i said..u'll rub on somewhat bigger bumps..prolly on the freeway and stuff...(Idk what the roads are like where u live)

Anyway..hopefully that helps

bbszero · 09-27-2009, 09:57 AM

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Originally Posted by ToyBox_02

what size tires were you on bbszero

i was on 205/50/15.

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Originally Posted by bbszero

i was on 205/50/15.

even with -3 camber i rubbed on big dips.

ToyBox_02 · 09-27-2009, 10:20 AM

damn for real, i guess you need 195/45's then

05blackbox · 09-27-2009, 12:53 PM

im not lowered but i do have 18s with a 40 series tire and i rub only on the right side alot of the guys i was talkin to said that you rub on the right side only

HOTBOX3ric · 09-27-2009, 01:18 PM

this is alot of help you guys thanks~!!!! Let's see...Oyeah are cambers good??? is it good to have like -5 or -8? i was wondering if it only wears out the inner side of the tire?

bbszero · 09-28-2009, 07:42 AM

-5 and -8 is alot of camber, definately wouldn't recomend that much on a daily driver. but if you can afford the tires, go for it, looks cool! The inside does wear faster.

HOTBOX3ric · 09-28-2009, 09:58 AM

bbszero you are the man! I love this forum site! You learn so much. i ordered my springs and 002's on friday or saturday so i'll post up pics as soon as i can. Next mod I want to do (hopefully on my own lol) are HID's and/or Below the grille fog lights.

PakanaHerruus · 09-28-2009, 12:43 PM

I have 16x8 with 0 offset, lowered on Hotchkis Springs. And I have major rubbing issues, Basically my car scrapes with more than 2 people in the car. Seems Fender rolling is a must. I know my tires are too big. Cause the more meat the better. I honestly believe no matter what tire size I have it'll still scrape.

pearlwhite_z · 09-28-2009, 04:35 PM

ok back on topic here, i have 205/60/15. stock tires that came with some weird 5 spoke wheels on my xb

pearlwhite_z · 10-01-2009, 04:51 AM

so i guess i will rub with those big stock tires and those springs huh? how do i roll the fender?

boots · 10-01-2009, 10:45 AM

if it were me, I would go 195/45/15 from nexxen or the toyo's.

the 195/45 is high enough profile to stretch, giving you a little more room where it seems like you will need it ( at the fenders ) and looking at some pics of peoples rides here with comparable wheel/tire options should net you the look you want. I would say rolling the fenders doesnt look like a bad idea.

Mind you I have no personal experience with these rides though. I just know from past experience that a 215 on a wide wheel stretches, but the 195 will make you able to sit MUCH closer to flush.