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| SVG223 |
 Feb 19 2025, 08:47 PM
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195/65/15 Stock Fuchs. Turning radius restricted. Just parking, and U-turns. Would a 1/2" wheel spacer help?
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| SirAndy |
Feb 20 2025, 07:30 PM
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Resident German Group: Admin Posts: 42,128 Joined: 21-January 03 From: Oakland, Kalifornia Member No.: 179 Region Association: Northern California |
The good news, your fenders look fine.
However, what the heck is going on with your suspension? The top rubber is completely whacked on both sides. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/blink.gif) Do you have the car jacked up in the air on both sides with the suspension hanging freely? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif)  |
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| SVG223 |
Feb 20 2025, 08:00 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 59 Joined: 6-February 22 From: Benton Arkansas Member No.: 26,317 Region Association: None |
QUOTE(SirAndy @ Feb 20 2025, 08:30 PM)  The good news, your fenders look fine. However, what the heck is going on with your suspension? The top rubber is completely whacked on both sides. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/blink.gif) Do you have the car jacked up in the air on both sides with the suspension hanging freely? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif) Yes, I do. I have the inspection plate off checking a small fuel leak after reinstalling the tank. |
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| SirAndy |
Feb 20 2025, 08:05 PM
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Resident German Group: Admin Posts: 42,128 Joined: 21-January 03 From: Oakland, Kalifornia Member No.: 179 Region Association: Northern California |
QUOTE(SVG223 @ Feb 20 2025, 06:00 PM) QUOTE(SirAndy @ Feb 20 2025, 08:30 PM) The good news, your fenders look fine. However, what the heck is going on with your suspension? The top rubber is completely whacked on both sides. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/blink.gif) Do you have the car jacked up in the air on both sides with the suspension hanging freely? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif) Yes, I do. I have the inspection plate off checking a small fuel leak after reinstalling the tank. So, stupid question then, is it rubbing with the car in the air or is it rubbing when it's sitting on the ground? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/idea.gif) |
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| SVG223 |
Feb 20 2025, 08:28 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 59 Joined: 6-February 22 From: Benton Arkansas Member No.: 26,317 Region Association: None |
QUOTE(SirAndy @ Feb 20 2025, 09:05 PM) QUOTE(SVG223 @ Feb 20 2025, 06:00 PM) QUOTE(SirAndy @ Feb 20 2025, 08:30 PM) The good news, your fenders look fine. However, what the heck is going on with your suspension? The top rubber is completely whacked on both sides. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/blink.gif) Do you have the car jacked up in the air on both sides with the suspension hanging freely? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif) Yes, I do. I have the inspection plate off checking a small fuel leak after reinstalling the tank. So, stupid question then, is it rubbing with the car in the air or is it rubbing when it's sitting on the ground? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/idea.gif) I see an area in the fender well where the tire has been scraping towards the cabin. Which is the opposite side from where it is touching in the photos while suspended in air. I was thinking it had something to do with the Caster angle. |
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| SirAndy |
Feb 20 2025, 08:34 PM
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Resident German Group: Admin Posts: 42,128 Joined: 21-January 03 From: Oakland, Kalifornia Member No.: 179 Region Association: Northern California |
QUOTE(SVG223 @ Feb 20 2025, 06:28 PM) I see an area in the fender well where the tire has been scraping towards the cabin. Which is the opposite side from where it is touching in the photos while suspended in air. I was thinking it had something to do with the Caster angle. From the picture you posted of the top plate, your caster looks fine, it's not excessive. Do you know for certain that the rubbing evidence you see in the wheel well is fresh? It's not uncommon to see some rubbing towards the rear end of the front wheel well (in a sharp turn at speed when the outside wheel is unloaded), but you should never see any rubbing towards the front while the car is on the ground. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/idea.gif) |
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| SVG223 |
Feb 20 2025, 09:02 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 59 Joined: 6-February 22 From: Benton Arkansas Member No.: 26,317 Region Association: None |
QUOTE(SirAndy @ Feb 20 2025, 09:34 PM) QUOTE(SVG223 @ Feb 20 2025, 06:28 PM) I see an area in the fender well where the tire has been scraping towards the cabin. Which is the opposite side from where it is touching in the photos while suspended in air. I was thinking it had something to do with the Caster angle. From the picture you posted of the top plate, your caster looks fine, it's not excessive. Do you know for certain that the rubbing evidence you see in the wheel well is fresh? It's not uncommon to see some rubbing towards the rear end of the front wheel well (in a sharp turn at speed when the outside wheel is unloaded), but you should never see any rubbing towards the front while the car is on the ground. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/idea.gif) Here is a picture of the rub mark. It is down to the metal and I don't see any rust film.  |
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SVG223 Front tires rubbing inside in tight turns Feb 19 2025, 08:47 PM
bkrantz What are your camber and caster settings? Feb 19 2025, 08:54 PM
SVG223
What are your camber and caster settings?
Got no... Feb 19 2025, 09:00 PM mgp4591 I'd think a 195/65 sounds a little tall. Stock... Feb 19 2025, 09:24 PM SVG223
I'd think a 195/65 sounds a little tall. Stoc... Feb 19 2025, 09:55 PM mgp4591
I'd think a 195/65 sounds a little tall. Sto... Feb 19 2025, 10:22 PM mgp4591
I'd think a 195/65 sounds a little tall. Sto... Feb 19 2025, 10:22 PM gonzo54 I have the same size tires with no interference/ru... Feb 19 2025, 09:25 PM SVG223
I have the same size tires with no interference/r... Feb 19 2025, 09:42 PM mgp4591 Oops, double post, Feb 19 2025, 09:25 PM SVG223 After considering the questions posed by @bkrantz... Feb 19 2025, 10:07 PM mepstein I’ve ran 195x65x15 with 2.0 Fuchs on quite a few... Feb 20 2025, 04:08 AM burton73 Are you saying in a parking situation super tight ... Feb 20 2025, 02:32 PM SVG223
Are you saying in a parking situation super tight... Feb 20 2025, 04:28 PM burton73 Best Bob B
Just parking, and U-turns. I don... Feb 21 2025, 02:27 PM SirAndy That doesn't look right.
Does your car show ... Feb 20 2025, 03:45 PM SVG223
That doesn't look right.
Does your car show... Feb 20 2025, 04:32 PM SirAndy
That doesn't look right.
Does your car sho... Feb 20 2025, 04:42 PM SVG223
[quote name='SVG223' post='3192787' date='Feb 20 ... Feb 20 2025, 05:06 PM SVG223 Strut tower for vague alignment reference.
It look... Feb 20 2025, 04:39 PM Front yard mechanic I think I have a solution :idea: if you want to d... Feb 20 2025, 09:26 PM SVG223
I think I have a solution :idea: if you want to ... Feb 20 2025, 09:46 PM Dave_Darling This is common with 195-width or wider tires. Mos... Feb 21 2025, 03:57 PM SVG223
This is common with 195-width or wider tires. Mo... Feb 21 2025, 10:48 PM Superhawk996
This is common with 195-width or wider tires.
... Feb 22 2025, 12:26 PM SVG223 Now I'm thinking about having my alignment cha... Feb 21 2025, 11:37 PM Superhawk996
I'm curious about the setup others have with... Feb 22 2025, 12:00 PM SVG223
I'm curious about the setup others have wit... Feb 22 2025, 12:23 PM Geezer914 It looks like your upper camber plate bushings are... Feb 22 2025, 08:04 AM Superhawk996
It looks like your upper camber plate bushings ar... Feb 22 2025, 12:18 PM SVG223
It looks like your upper camber plate bushings a... Feb 22 2025, 03:00 PM SVG223
[quote name='Superhawk996' post='3193103' date='F... Feb 22 2025, 05:01 PM Superhawk996
Here is a picture with the nut off. I'm goin... Feb 22 2025, 07:02 PM L-Jet914
[quote name='SVG223' post='3193128' date='Feb 22 ... Feb 22 2025, 09:31 PM Superhawk996
You mentioned 185s. What aspect ratio of 185s wou... Feb 23 2025, 12:20 AM rhodyguy Avoiding turning the steering wheel to ‘full loc... Feb 22 2025, 03:32 PM SVG223 I just ordered (2) 10mm spacers and 20 chromed 45m... Feb 23 2025, 12:20 AM |
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