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04 RA rear wheel problems....

Discussion in '7G Lancer and older - Suspension' started by lancer2quick, Oct 27, 2008.

  1. lancer2quick

    lancer2quick Well-Known Member

    i have a set of 18" axis wheels with nexen rubber...and when i take a corner hard enough or have weight in the back seat, the rear tires rub on the rear bumper bolts...not the fenders. i know two other people here with 18s and 20s on their lancer and they have not had this problem. the only thing i can think of is to get a thinner tire...like a 35 series, but i don't think it will help me much....any has anyone had this problem?? or is my r/a just a freak of nature??
     
    lancer2quick, Oct 27, 2008
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  2. blacksheep818

    blacksheep818 Well-Known Member

    i think i know what your talking. its a bolt that holds the bumper. Had the same problem on my friends RA so what did was just cut it off and problem solved no more rubbing.
     
    blacksheep818, Oct 27, 2008
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  3. lancer2quick

    lancer2quick Well-Known Member

    yeah, i was thinking about that...just kinda worried about the corners of the rearbumper coming loose...i may still try it. if it screws up, i can fix it... well, at least now i know that it isn't just me. thanks man
     
    lancer2quick, Oct 27, 2008
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  4. blacksheep818

    blacksheep818 Well-Known Member

    yea no problem. the corners won't come loose we been driving it for a week and it looks like we never did anything to it.
     
    blacksheep818, Oct 27, 2008
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  5. lancer2quick

    lancer2quick Well-Known Member

    thanks man..i'll give it a shot...
     
    lancer2quick, Oct 28, 2008
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  6. RedGalant2k1

    RedGalant2k1 Well-Known Member

    Worst case you can always retie it up with strong wire ties. They work well to move the inner fender liners, skirts, or bumpers just enough to clear the wheel and tire.
     
    RedGalant2k1, Oct 28, 2008
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  7. esco

    esco Member

    i was havin the same problem then i got 35 series tires and they dont rub anymore. i got a 2 inch drop too.
     
    esco, Dec 21, 2008
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  8. lancer2quick

    lancer2quick Well-Known Member

    really??...awesome. i guess that means i can put my coilovers back on.
     
    lancer2quick, Dec 21, 2008
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  9. RedGalant2k1

    RedGalant2k1 Well-Known Member

    What size tires are you currently running?
     
    RedGalant2k1, Dec 28, 2008
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  10. lancer2quick

    lancer2quick Well-Known Member

    225/40/18
     
    lancer2quick, Dec 28, 2008
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