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Old 05-11-2007 | 03:58 PM
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Hello,

I got a 5 series 2004 BMW, got some H&R sports sprins and got me 20" rims, tires: 245/35/20 Front and 275/30/20 Back, for some reason im rubbing really bad in the front and I was wondering what would you guys recomend to get this fix, please advice, thank you
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Old 05-11-2007 | 04:00 PM
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coilover set and lower profile tires
Old 05-11-2007 | 04:08 PM
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Thanks, the set up was recommended by users in this forum, coilovers sound about right, what do coilovers do you guys recommend?
please advice thanks
Old 05-11-2007 | 05:52 PM
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check the offsets. Fronts usally dont rub is is usally the rear like my car but I am rolling my fenders. You could also do that on the front vs spending the $$$ it is going to cost for coilovers.
Old 05-11-2007 | 05:53 PM
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I have the same problem. I'm going to try 245/30/20 in the front since I need new tires anyway. I'll let you know if it helps.
Old 05-11-2007 | 08:35 PM
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+1 roll your fenders.
Old 05-11-2007 | 09:29 PM
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Originally Posted by jersey-kid' post='423534' date='May 11 2007, 09:53 PM
I have the same problem. I'm going to try 245/30/20 in the front since I need new tires anyway. I'll let you know if it helps.
there is not much to roll in the front, I took my car to a local place here in Houston and they said they dont roll fron fenders =(
Old 05-11-2007 | 10:20 PM
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rubbing is most of the time an offset problem.

What are the offsets of the wheels ? (ET)
Old 05-11-2007 | 10:37 PM
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Most probably, its an offset issue ...but, if u do plan 2 buy coilovers, i recommend kw variant 2 (adjustable height and damping) ...check out the reviews...and believe me, your car won't bounce...it even feels better than the original...here's the link :
http://www.kw-gmbh.de/en/30_Products/20_KW...overs/index.php
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what offset are your wheels (particularly the fronts)? it sounds like that's your problem. i'm running the same size tires and get minor rubbing in the front as well. you could either get lower profile tires (25/30 series instead of 30/35) or roll your fenders. either way should fix the problem.


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