Anyone else rubbing with 215-65-15s out front?

[GN SBS]

I am running 215/65/15s out front on 15x7 drag lites with the usual 3.5" backspacing and recently noticed that I'm rubbing the fender liner when I make turns.

For example, the contact point on the driver's side is on the outside rear of fender liner (closest to the driver) when making a right turn.

Anyone else have this problem with this tire size & wheel combo? I thought this was a fairly common setup-- any suggestions on what gives?

thanks,
Scott

 

[Unsafe6]

Im running 205/70/15's on 15X6 3.5 BS with no trouble.

 

[87gninpa]

thats the stock tire size, id say theres probably a problem in your suspension somewhere. 215 65 15s should never rub

 

[gn4u2c]

time for new front springs they are shot .

 

[WakkoSS]

I'd look more at your control arm bushings. Passenger side top go back quick due to downpipe heat.

 

[6APPEAL]

I had the same problem. New control arm bushings and springs will resolve the issue. My car I took a different route to resolve the issue. First, the control arm bushings were about shot. Replacing them resolved most of the problem. Second, I had springs on the car that lowered it about 1 1/2" which still let the tire rub at full lock. I went to 16" GNX style wheels and a 235/50 tire. No more rubbing.

 

[wlaukaitis]

I got the same crap with 205/65/15 (yes 205! Hey, they were brand new and free!!!)

Are the bushings tough to replace?

 

[WakkoSS]

Time consuming. You have to completely disassemble the front suspension down to the frame. You can use that opportunity to clean up the A arms or even upgrade to the B body brakes though.