Suspension Can Realignment Fix Rubbing (M7 Springs)?
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Can Realignment Fix Rubbing (M7 Springs)?
It has been 4 days since installing M7 springs on 215/35/18’s (I was told to wait approximately a week before realigning the car). When I was driving back home on the freeway I was getting a rub on the rear driver side wheel every time I hit a dip or bump going 65-70mph on the freeway (about 5-6 rubs on the 20 mile trip home). By the way, getting no rubbing on surface streets.
I was assuming that having the car aligned would fix the rubbing issue on that side, but a friend of my brother said, it wouldn’t. I called the shop that installed my springs and they said it should fix the problem.
I just wanted some input from NAM prior to getting the car aligned/checked out this Tuesday, or if anyone else has experienced the same problem. –NV MINI
I was assuming that having the car aligned would fix the rubbing issue on that side, but a friend of my brother said, it wouldn’t. I called the shop that installed my springs and they said it should fix the problem.
I just wanted some input from NAM prior to getting the car aligned/checked out this Tuesday, or if anyone else has experienced the same problem. –NV MINI
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my guess is that an alignment may actually make it worse - with the M7 springs installed the rear camber increased and actually created a little more clearance - if you get the car aligned and the rear camber adjusted back to normal (only adjustable on 05 and later and only 0.5 - 1 degree or something) the tires will get closer to the fender...
I ended up trimming the plastic inside the fender as my 215/45/17 on 17x7.5 with 40 mm offset and M7 springs was rubbing big time front & rear. After 2 rounds with the dremel I'm almost "clear"...
what size wheels and offset do you run?
I ended up trimming the plastic inside the fender as my 215/45/17 on 17x7.5 with 40 mm offset and M7 springs was rubbing big time front & rear. After 2 rounds with the dremel I'm almost "clear"...
what size wheels and offset do you run?
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on a lot of lower cars I've done that had rubbing issues we just rolled the fenders. Baisically you just bend the metal lip on the inside of the fender or take off the tire and cut the lip off will a dremel or grinder ect... If that's what is rubbing its a simple fix that won't damage the car and isn't noticable at all just take your time and be careful if you do it.
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