Here's a dumb question: how does your alignment look?

 

When i had it set last year(planning on doing it in the next week or two) it was -2* camber, 0 toe.
and by cutting the tire, I do mean a groove that is cut into the very outer edge of the tire, and I made sure its not rubbing the fender arch.

 

Run a bigger spacer. If you're cutting into the tire, that's not good. The alternative is to run 285/30R18's like the rest of BSP.

 

I dont know if that might exacerbate the problem, being that Im cutting the outer edge of the tire, against the body by the passengers feet.


Like you, that is on my checklist. Unfortunately the finances have been tighter the last year than desired, so thats still on the to do list.

 

Oh. Yeah, then a bigger spacer won't help. Check out this thread:

https://www.evolutionm.net/forums/sh...d.php?t=262568

 

I had the same problem on my '04 when I ran 275/40/17 on a 17x9. You can just keep replacing the fender liner whenever it it gets worn through. It acts as a buffer to keep that seam from cutting the tire. The tire will be fine until it wears all the way through the liner. . .

 

good to hear that this is normal. it just seems weird that its only on one side

 

with just having the stock rims, how wide can you go on the tires ? Can i go 255 ?

 

^yes you can, although I personally would go with a 245/40-17.
maybe someone can chime in that I am completely wrong...
a 255 is pinched a little to much for my liking however many many people run them

 

I love the 255/40/17 on my BBS rims. My tire of choice is the Nitto NT01.

I wouldn't want to go any shorter on my 9 because gearing is already too low.

I've also heard some people running 245/45/17 have rubbing issues because the tire is too tall.

 

245/45 not optimal, 245/40 is the size you want.
thats sounds like a nice setup mmmmmmm NTo1 and BBS....
sorry for OT

 

My car had 255 RA1s on it when I bought it, the right side rubbed the liner uncovering the oil cooler
I then DD'd a set of 235/40s which had no rubbing
I first bought a set of 245/40 which fit well with little or no rubbing, but it took 45 psi to prevent them from rolling extremely far, too little too late and they corded the outer edge after 25 runs.
Now Im running 275/40 Avons to autox with, with before mentioned rubbing.
DDing a set of 245/45 Kumhos (same outer diameter as the 275s) so I do notice some rubbing

 

For BSP - you know, the subject of this thread - that is not a good setup.

 

thats why I said sorry for the OT.... read.
I am fully aware which tires are not appropriate for the BSP class.
If I had a BSP car I would be on 285/30-18 710s, not street tires.
However my next set of tires will probably be NTo1s for the street/HPDE's.

 

Oh, my bad. I was trying to figure out why you're even here