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Totally Confused, Help Tire Rub
Guys I've done what so many you have with your 124 cars, upgrade to 16in wheels and 205/55/16 tires, my is 1992-400E.
My wheels are the E 2000 MB, 7 1/2 x 16 wheels, got the idea for these wheels from the Star, Fletcher Jones Motor Cars add. I originally had Dunlop's 9000 tires 205/55/16’s never notice any rubbing. Late last Fall I got Mich A/S Sport’s tires-205/55/16Z, only ran them about 500 miles before putting on my (Christmas gift) Dunlop Winter Sport 205/60/15H. I just noticed I have a tire rub on the front fender (back opening) on the urethane lower panel, it is wearing a spot about an inch 1-1/2 down from the top of the molding, on the inside lip. I don't understand why it's rubbing now or which setup is rubbing-or is both? The Mich tires are mounted, and the fit looks very good, there is approximately an inch 1-1/4 to 1-1/2 space between the tire and the fender panel where its rubbing, I'm really darn confused, any ideas??? Thanks, enjoyd your drive, timreid
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timreid 1992 400E euro lights 500E sway bars 210 16in wheels |
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Hi tim
According to the tire size calculator, your 16's are only 0.2 " taller than your 15's. If the marks were not left by your 15's, you may want to check by turning your 16's to full steering lock & bouncing the front of the car.
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Manny Thanks, I went out and tried your suggested test, also I have an advantage of being 25lbs over weight. When I turn the wheels full turn, there’s a four finger space between the tire and wear spot on the fender, bounce/shake tire would never rub. When the tire is dead center straight, there a two-finger space did the test and I could not get the tire to rub. I’m confused, I going to try and find the Mich and Dunlop actual measurements.
Enjoy your drive, timreid
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timreid 1992 400E euro lights 500E sway bars 210 16in wheels |
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I forgot to mention the wheels ET.
The MB wheels are 16- 7 1/2w- ET41 with Dunlop winter Sport 205/60/15 The 5 hole replica from Tire Rack are 15- 7w- ET37 with Mich A/S Sport 205/55/16 enjoy your drive , timreid
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Quote:
Join a fitness club, & no more rubbing.
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Manny have you been talking to my wife!
She punishing me with a diet and yes-workout-workout, You can be sure I will not tell her about your keen insight and solution!! enjoy your drive, timreid
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timreid 1992 400E euro lights 500E sway bars 210 16in wheels |
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When the tire is straight is the wheel centered in the wheel well? Stand back and take a look. If the wheel is centered more to the back of the car then you'll need to check the alignment and get that wheel centered correctly.
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I had some good advice today that suggested that I check my 400E's ride height. Does anybody have the specifications, and how to check the ride height for a 92-400E?
Thanks, enjoy your drive, timreid
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timreid 1992 400E euro lights 500E sway bars 210 16in wheels |
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Luke as you mention look at the obvious, and look at the not so obvious (what’s new, changed, happen), well looking at the obvious (worn parts, etc.) gave no answers. I put masking tape on the rub area, drove a few days and no rub. But then, I remembered I had a vibration, the dealer finally found the cause, bad rear frame mounts, and the not so obvious became obvious. The dealer tried different wheels/tires to completely eliminate that as the source of vibration, and the wheels/tires they used were a little to large, the rub.
Hey Luke, Thanks, enjoy your drive, timreid
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timreid 1992 400E euro lights 500E sway bars 210 16in wheels |
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