Hey go easy on me but my first time having coilovers(previously on lowering springs). I like the ride height I’m at this is a daily car for me. I rub in the rear when turning especially when passenger is in front or rear. Usually on fast or sharp turns, or when there’s a bump/dip. My fenders are rolled and I don’t have any tire rubber stripping off or any marks on fender. I think I may be rubbing the inside liner. Question is how can I minimize this but still have my tires tucked? I’m on stock tires which are 225/45/19 with a 20mm spacer. Most people on here have 35/40 low profile tires. If I went with a lower profile tire will that help? I’d still want to keep ride height about the same but have tires tucked in fender. BTW the noise I get sounds more of like a scrape or loud scratch. I can deal with it for now b/c I do plan on running stock rims until I find a deal for aftermarket wheels. Any input or advice helps thanks.
by TieConfident9504
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Im first time on coils too so not an expect in the category but id consider getting a less wide tire than what you have now so the sidewalls stretch a bit. Might just give you that bit of clearance you need when the suspension compresses. My car stock tire was 245/60 on the oem wheels and when i got new wheels i went for a 225/35 set up and my tires only rub under full compression with un-rolled fenders.
Edit: oem tires were 225/60 but rims were 6.5 inch width and aftermarket wheels i got are 8.5 inches wide so same width tire stretched due to new wheel width.
One thing to watch out for is tires with a wide shoulder. Tires that have “curb protection” or whatever you call it will rub for sure. If you look around online I’m sure there are forums with tires that aren’t as broad shouldered.
If you don’t want to change tires, tire size or spacer size, your next hope would probably be adjustable arms to add some more camber. Doesn’t have to be lots, just enough to barely clear the already rolled fenders. Maybe like -3 or so.