aldouse Posted August 31, 2006 Share Posted August 31, 2006 ok so i bought some konig rims of a dude off i-club. konig next's 17x7's w/ a +40 offset. current tires on are hankook ventus 215/50r17 on them. i currently have tein h-techs on my suspension. and my rear's are rubbing on the outer fender itself. what do i do!?!?!? http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/2267/2271/1024/DSC_0234.jpg http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/2267/2271/1024/DSC_0228.jpg -- yay for the sig! -- my garage! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bosco Posted August 31, 2006 Share Posted August 31, 2006 ok so i bought some konig rims of a dude off i-club. konig next's 17x7's w/ a +40 offset. current tires on are hankook ventus 215/50r17 on them. i currently have tein h-techs on my suspension. and my rear's are rubbing on the outer fender itself. what do i do!?!?!? http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/2267/2271/1024/DSC_0234.jpg i tried a set of wheels on my 06 LGT before i installed Tein H-Techs that where 17x7 w/42mm offset. the offset was not enough even at stock height, tires where just outside of fender wells actually looked wrong. went to a wheel with 48mm offset. perfect, can't believe 12mm makes that much difference but it does. looks factory now. i know the 42mm offset will rub fenders if it is lowered at least in my experience. only thing i would suggest is wheels with min. 48mm offset or more. bosco http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/2267/2271/1024/DSC_0228.jpg Stay Stock Stay Happy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeepFreeze2 Posted August 31, 2006 Share Posted August 31, 2006 You definately need a higher positive offset (or spacers at this point). I'm running 18x7.5 rims and I have H-techs as well without any rubbage whatsoever. At least +45, and even that may be close in some instances. YA RLY!!! Home of +2500 useless posts!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bosco Posted August 31, 2006 Share Posted August 31, 2006 You definately need a higher positive offset (or spacers at this point). I'm running 18x7.5 rims and I have H-techs as well without any rubbage whatsoever. At least +45, and even that may be close in some instances. spacers will only make it worse. moving wheel the wrong way. bosco Stay Stock Stay Happy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aldouse Posted August 31, 2006 Author Share Posted August 31, 2006 spacers will only make it worse. moving wheel the wrong way. bosco ya... thats what i was kinda thinking too.... so would rolling the fenders help? -- yay for the sig! -- my garage! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pillboy Posted August 31, 2006 Share Posted August 31, 2006 Or... It is still ugly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bosco Posted August 31, 2006 Share Posted August 31, 2006 ya... thats what i was kinda thinking too.... so would rolling the fenders help? you need to contact Xeon. bosco Stay Stock Stay Happy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CreoSTi Posted August 31, 2006 Share Posted August 31, 2006 You can try removing the black rubber strip to get a little more room (it just pulls off). If it's still rubbing after that, you'll probably have to roll the rear fenders (or sell the wheels). -Mike- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeepFreeze2 Posted August 31, 2006 Share Posted August 31, 2006 spacers will only make it worse. moving wheel the wrong way. boscoDoh!!! I stand corrected. That's what I get for not thoroughly reading teh post. *goes to sit in corner and watch....quietly* Hope you get everything sorted out. YA RLY!!! Home of +2500 useless posts!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wukindada Posted August 31, 2006 Share Posted August 31, 2006 Roll'em.....roll'em......roll'em........got'a roll those fenders!!! Toyota 6EATS .........SUCK!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rc0032 Posted August 31, 2006 Share Posted August 31, 2006 Sell the wheels Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhilT Posted August 31, 2006 Share Posted August 31, 2006 How much clearance do you have over the brake calipers ? If the design of the wheels allows, you could machine 5mm from the inside mating surface of the wheel hub.............but it's probably easier to roll the fenders. Double Award Winning Legacy GT Wagon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wukindada Posted August 31, 2006 Share Posted August 31, 2006 Or better yet as already mentioned........SELL!! Toyota 6EATS .........SUCK!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bosco Posted August 31, 2006 Share Posted August 31, 2006 Sell the wheels +1 Stay Stock Stay Happy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JBLU24 Posted August 31, 2006 Share Posted August 31, 2006 roll the fenders i gotta roll mine as well i have 18x7.5 +42 and they barely touch but they do..... i think the stance is worth it though the +48 and + 50 wheels just look too far in for my taste Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SWP-LegacyGT Posted August 31, 2006 Share Posted August 31, 2006 a +40 stance is retarded for the legacy, drop them on Nabisco to some 16 yr for $100 bucks more than you paid. Then buy correct offset next time. Anyone who says otherwise is just puffing smoke up your ass. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wukindada Posted August 31, 2006 Share Posted August 31, 2006 Toyota 6EATS .........SUCK!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Th3Franz Posted August 31, 2006 Share Posted August 31, 2006 sell them. they probaly weigh more than OEM LGT wheels anyway. -Franz The end of a Legacy http://www.youtube.com/th3franz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bosco Posted August 31, 2006 Share Posted August 31, 2006 How much clearance do you have over the brake calipers ? If the design of the wheels allows, you could machine 5mm from the inside mating surface of the wheel hub.............but it's probably easier to roll the fenders. machine 5mm off the inside surface of the wheel your joking right? bosco Stay Stock Stay Happy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pillboy Posted August 31, 2006 Share Posted August 31, 2006 puffing smoke up your ass. Pics? +1 on the easiest way...selling. It is still ugly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aldouse Posted August 31, 2006 Author Share Posted August 31, 2006 well.. problem solved. bought a set of tires from pacific tires for a price i'm not allowed to mention. featuring 215/45r17 http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b144/aldouse2/legacy/DSC_0005.jpg -- yay for the sig! -- my garage! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bosco Posted August 31, 2006 Share Posted August 31, 2006 well.. problem solved. bought a set of tires from pacific tires for a price i'm not allowed to mention. featuring 215/45r17 http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b144/aldouse2/legacy/DSC_0005.jpg atta boy, looks good, you made the right choice. bosco Stay Stock Stay Happy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SWP-LegacyGT Posted September 1, 2006 Share Posted September 1, 2006 I would still sell them. That stance just doesn't look right at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brett s Posted September 1, 2006 Share Posted September 1, 2006 Not wheel bearing friendly either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lma574 Posted September 2, 2006 Share Posted September 2, 2006 Ok, STOP a second... For those of us who are new to the Legact, I have a question... I read the STICKY post about wheels and tires and I guess I don't understand offset... If stock is +55, what offset is REALLY acceptable? I've seen some posts say any offset is fine with other adjustments. I've seen others say that if I don't get within plus or minus 5 from the OEM offset, I'll destroy my wheel bearings and have suspension issues... I see this one where we are talking the area of +40 and +42 ... The sticky post lists things from +34 to +60 depending on wheel diameter . . . . Can anyone see why I am confused? I just got an 07 Legacy GT Spec.b ... I hate the silver wheels. I think a good chrome or shiny polished look would be SO much better than the stock, "FLAT SILVER" look ... One person at the dealership said I could safely go as low as +48... At +48 I don't find much that I like . . . Anyone see why I am so confused?? Can anyone give an assist? LM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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