Damn tires rub!
 

I just got my new tires mounted (225/45/16 HR2) and the fronts rub. I didn't think I would have any issues but I guess the front end is a bit too low. I bent two of the underliner tabs back, and still need to cut away a bit of the underliner. Hopefully that will get it fixed. Anyone else experienced this problem?
I'll get some pics up soon.
-Michael-

could be that you're an inch and a quarter larger than stock... but you knew that :)

I'd tell you to go check the tires/wheels section of M.net, as there are plenty of folks there that've tested all sorts of combinations and found the largest wheels/tires that fit in the different model years...

but Miata.net seems to be a dirty word around here.

You are 1.2" taller than stock. Of course they rub. :P

More neg camber in the front MIGHT help you, but possibly at the cost of handling and tire wear.

I have noticed several people over at miata.net with these tires without issue. I guess they had factory suspension. Yes I know they are an inch taller in Dia. I have used the tire size calculator many times. I think with a bit of trimming everything will work out just fine. It certainly has a much more aggresive appearance with the new rubber.
-Michael-

Agressive like 4X4? ;)

i only rub on my airbage senders deal on highlaod cornering, with 225-50 r15s that measure 24.5 inches tall installed maybe this is what you arfe rubbing on if so just wait it out or remove it.

what offset? maybe they stick out too far

I have one of those nice wheel well rollers you bolt to the hub and fold that inner fender lip back to gain a bit of clearance. Let me know if you want me to send it out.

I forgot you had one, Brad (Newbsauce) needs one bad....I'll hame him PM you....btw I got the vaculator yesterday...going to give 'er a whirl this weekend.

damn okies. hehe


Good luck with the fender roller.

My neighbor has the wrong offset, his 205's rub on his 94R, We used a fender roller such as WOT suggested to fix it.

Personally I thought getting rid of his 100lb American Racing rims was a better idea....

They certainly don't look like a 4x4. They fill in the fender tire gap much better and IMO has a more racecar look. After some driving, it appears that the top most inner fender liner tab is rubbing pretty bad. Not sure if I should bend the tab back or pull out the liners. I might take you up on the offer Kelly, if I can't get this to work for me.
-Michael-

Just taking that one upper liner bolt out on each side really cuts down on the tire damage. I have to roll my rears mainly when I switched to the Tein Flex Coilovers and gained all that suspension travel back.
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is that a snow-tire in the last pic?

i purchased sportmax 002 wheels.i am gonna have to roll my fenders.i was thinking of the baseball bat method.

Im going to try massaging the fender liner and taking out the top bolt for liner and see what happens.
-Michael-

Sure is. FWIW even Blizacks don't do shit for a Miata in the snow. They tear it up on our Xb though.
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