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Old Jun 7, 2010 | 11:44 PM
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Rubbing With Swift Spec R's

I have a IX with swift spec r's and stock wheels and tires and they rub pretty hard when the wheel is fully turned. The camber isn't to crazy but it's the only thing I can imagine is causing the rubbing since I've been told I could bun a much bigger wheel without problems and I've never heard of anyone having a problem with swift springs and rubbing before. Can anyone recommend a good camber kit?
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Old Jun 8, 2010 | 04:55 AM
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You should have no rubbing on the SpecRs wiht stock wheels and tires.

Where are they rubbing?

Who installed them? I would double/triple check the installation. Something does not seem to be right.

Did you get an alignment after installing?
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Old Jun 8, 2010 | 05:56 AM
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They're rubbing in the front when the wheel is fully turned in either direction. I installed them myself so I'm pretty sure they were installed properly but I wouldn't put it past myself to **** something up, but I can't imagine how they could be installed wrong.
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Old Jun 8, 2010 | 06:10 AM
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did u turn the springs so they were seated correctly? did u line up the hole on the seat with the hole on the cap? are the struts still good? what is your tires size?
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Old Jun 8, 2010 | 06:17 AM
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Originally Posted by Skylineracer
did u turn the springs so they were seated correctly? did u line up the hole on the seat with the hole on the cap? are the struts still good? what is your tires size?
Yes, yes, yes and 235/45/17
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Old Jun 8, 2010 | 06:19 AM
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Did you forget to clip the fender liner back on?
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Old Jun 8, 2010 | 06:24 AM
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Did you forget to clip the fender liner back on?
Nope all that stuff is back in place.
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Old Jun 8, 2010 | 06:29 AM
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some rubbing on the front driver side tire - ran a few scenario and it rubs only when fully locked and compressed - i.e. when i back up into the drive way because the front will not clear and possibly when cornering hard - light scoring on the inside patch near the edge of the wall. i'm using 235/40/18
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Old Jun 8, 2010 | 06:31 AM
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Yes, yes, yes and 235/45/17
Its because your stock tires are too 'tall' i.e., the 45.
With a 17" wheel you should run a 40.

I run 18x9.5 wheel and 255/35/18 Star Specs on Swift Spec R springs w/ no rubbing.
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Old Jun 8, 2010 | 06:34 AM
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Hmmm I don't think it should rub at all since it does not sit that low like the Tein S-Tech.
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Old Jun 8, 2010 | 06:36 AM
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Originally Posted by nemsin
Its because your stock tires are too 'tall' i.e., the 45.
With a 17" wheel you should run a 40.

I run 18x9.5 wheel and 255/35/18 Star Specs on Swift Spec R springs w/ no rubbing.
This is bad information. Stock tires are 235/45/17.
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Old Jun 8, 2010 | 06:36 AM
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I had the same springs and same stock tire size. My did not rub at all. Even with my new rims 17 x 9.5 255/40 no rub. Something isn't right.
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Old Jun 8, 2010 | 06:39 AM
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Originally Posted by nemsin
Its because your stock tires are too 'tall' i.e., the 45.
With a 17" wheel you should run a 40.

I run 18x9.5 wheel and 255/35/18 Star Specs on Swift Spec R springs w/ no rubbing.

LOL, I am running 245/45/17 with same Springs and stock BBS wheels.... Its almost impossible to rub on stock wheels even with a 255 on there. Post a pic of the car if you can. ALso, what are your alignment specs? has the camber on the car ever been altered?
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Old Jun 8, 2010 | 06:39 AM
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This is bad information. Stock tires are 235/45/17.
How exactly is it bad info? I am suggesting he swap to a less meaty tire. Not debating the size of stock tires. He is having rubbing with 235/45/17's. You can talk theory all day but he will still have rubbing at the end of it. A shorter tire like a 235/40/17 will likely solve his problem.
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Old Jun 8, 2010 | 06:46 AM
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I have Swift Spec R with 235/45/17 tires on stock evo8 wheels and no rubbing at all. I think you must of installed it wrong somehow or you must weight like +300 LBS.
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