chevy

i have fitted some nice wolf race 18" on my classic, i ahd to change the tyre's as they were a 225 40 18. So i have changed them to a 215 35 18 and they still rub when cornering hard any ideas advice or help please. Do i lower it or will stiffer shocks help and it a wrx import if that makes any difference

AVI-8

I have the same wheel and tyre size as you and have no rubbing problems whatsoever.

I presume whe wheels that you put on have the correct offset, if not and the offset is too small that could be your problem.

The correct offset is a larger than average 53 mm

If its rubbing now dont lower it as that will only make the problem worse

chevy

will stiffer shockers help gutted as its alot of money to waste if they will just keep rubbing

Boost II

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It can depend on what brand of tyres you have too. Even though they might all have the same official size, there can be differences to the exact shape with some being bulkier around the shoulder and so rubbing where as another brand in the same size may not.

DaveW

Might help if you said where is it rubbing (front and rear, against the strut or against the wheel arch)? And what is the offset of the wheels?

chevy

Sorry they are rubbing on the rear wheel arches only when heavy cornering or with weight in it, not sure of the offset, the wheels are wolf race. How can i find the offset is it stamped on the wheel somewhere

terryb

offset should be stamped on the inside of the wheel - maybe on the rim or on the back of one of the spokes. Will be a figure between 45 and 53 probably.

You could fit camber bolts at the rear and get the geometry adjusted for more negative camber (within reason) - so would bring the top edge of the wheels in a bit further. Or alternatively just get the rear arches rolled.

osaka

you probably have the incorrect offset...
i have 215/35/18's on my classic with no problems what so ever!
225/40/18 is a definate no no on a classic!!

chevy

thanks for everyones help