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zkattac · 04-18-2015, 06:29 PM

I just got new tires yesterday and went from a 295 to a 305 width. I kept the same height and all. It seems like every small bump my fenders rub the tire. I've seen people on here running 315's without complaint. So is there a good way to resolve this problem? Maybe tucking the tires further under the fender somehow? Or just going and paying for a new set of 295's?

Homeless Man · 04-18-2015, 06:33 PM

For the photo to be straight u either have to flip it before u upload or just keep uploading and deleting until it's still straight.

Trob85 · 04-18-2015, 06:57 PM

I've got 315 and they stick out a bit at the bottom of the fender. Not worth complaining about for me.

Mr_Draco · 04-18-2015, 07:00 PM

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Originally Posted by zkattac

I just got new tires yesterday and went from a 295 to a 305 width. I kept the same height and all. It seems like every small bump I hit my fenders rub the tire. I've seen people on here running 315's without complaint. So is there a good way to resolve this problem? Maybe tucking the tires further under the fender? Or just going and paying for a new set of 295's?

Did you remember to change the offset?

EMB135Driver · 04-18-2015, 07:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Mr_Draco

Did you remember to change the offset?

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zkattac · 04-18-2015, 07:34 PM

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Originally Posted by EMB135Driver

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How is this achieved?

oldfriend · 04-18-2015, 07:38 PM

New wheels will do it, with a bigger number on the Offset # , it comes with 40 mm on the rears , you may have to go with 45mm if that's enough
But one has to be care full , or the backspace will be the problem then

13blackLS · 04-18-2015, 07:56 PM

You can camber them in a little if you want, but may look funny or cause premature tire wear...offset could possibly be changed since you need to bring in the wheel (you can check with wheel repair place and see if they can machine some of the inner hub area off) but it depends if there will still be enough strength in the wheel

Red2014SS · 04-18-2015, 10:52 PM

You need different rims. Offset is whats causing the problem now. I run 315s on 11" rims with no rubbing. Some guys are even running 12s.

EMB135Driver · 04-18-2015, 11:43 PM

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Originally Posted by zkattac

How is this achieved?

Google "wheel offset"...good pictures. Basically if you didn't change the offset but increased tire width you're adding extra on each side of the wheel and its filling up your wheel well....negative offset will be a shallower wheel from the lug nuts outward that fits inside the fender....but be careful not to offset too much or you'll hit the Inside instead.

Dfault · 04-19-2015, 12:41 AM

What wheels are you running right now?

DaFisch · 04-19-2015, 12:53 AM

I have 315's and had the same problem for almost 500 miles before I went and ordered coil overs. I recommend you do the same. That way you can raise it and not worry.

Dfault · 04-19-2015, 06:16 AM

I run 315 on ZL1 wheels and I have no issues at all, it's all in the offset

BruHop · 04-19-2015, 07:27 AM

You aren't at stock ride height are you? I can't see my tires ever hitting my fenders with the gap they have from factory height.

How much did you lower?

04-18-2015, 06:29 PM	#1
zkattac Drives: 2011 Synergy Green 2SS Camaro Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Amarillo Posts: 21	Wider fenders? Camber? I just got new tires yesterday and went from a 295 to a 305 width. I kept the same height and all. It seems like every small bump my fenders rub the tire. I've seen people on here running 315's without complaint. So is there a good way to resolve this problem? Maybe tucking the tires further under the fender somehow? Or just going and paying for a new set of 295's? Last edited by zkattac; 04-19-2015 at 03:57 PM.

04-18-2015, 06:33 PM	#2
Homeless Man Homeless Life Chose Me Drives: LS3 (sold 4/21) Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Streets of Philly Posts: 3,648	For the photo to be straight u either have to flip it before u upload or just keep uploading and deleting until it's still straight. __________________ Pity a man in familiar places, who yet feels like a stranger.

04-18-2015, 06:57 PM	#3
Trob85 Svt lol Drives: 2011 ss inferno orange blown Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Topeka Posts: 2,312	I've got 315 and they stick out a bit at the bottom of the fender. Not worth complaining about for me. __________________ plasti dip is not a mod.......and a cold air intake doesn't make you fast!

04-18-2015, 07:38 PM	#7
oldfriend Drives: Fiat 500 E Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: 32.7607/N. 16.95947/W Posts: 7,816 View My Garage	New wheels will do it, with a bigger number on the Offset # , it comes with 40 mm on the rears , you may have to go with 45mm if that's enough But one has to be care full , or the backspace will be the problem then Last edited by oldfriend; 04-18-2015 at 09:03 PM.

04-18-2015, 10:52 PM	#9
Red2014SS Drives: 2014 2SS/RS Camaro Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Kentucky Posts: 2,420	You need different rims. Offset is whats causing the problem now. I run 315s on 11" rims with no rubbing. Some guys are even running 12s. __________________ 2014 2SS/RS, L99, SW LTH w/HF Cats, GMPP Ex. Z/28 CAI, FR41s in PVD Black Chrome, Recaros, Pfadt Sway 377hp, 383tq 12.739@110.44 MPH

04-18-2015, 07:56 PM	#8
13blackLS Drives: 2013 camaro ls; 2005 rx8 Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Houston Posts: 577	You can camber them in a little if you want, but may look funny or cause premature tire wear...offset could possibly be changed since you need to bring in the wheel (you can check with wheel repair place and see if they can machine some of the inner hub area off) but it depends if there will still be enough strength in the wheel

04-19-2015, 12:41 AM	#11
Dfault Drives: 2014 Camaro SS Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Waco, TX Posts: 988	What wheels are you running right now?

04-19-2015, 12:53 AM	#12
DaFisch Master Amateur Mechanic Drives: Victory Red 2011 2SS/RS Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: South Barrington, IL Posts: 1,719	I have 315's and had the same problem for almost 500 miles before I went and ordered coil overs. I recommend you do the same. That way you can raise it and not worry.

04-19-2015, 06:16 AM	#13
Dfault Drives: 2014 Camaro SS Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Waco, TX Posts: 988	I run 315 on ZL1 wheels and I have no issues at all, it's all in the offset

04-19-2015, 07:27 AM	#14
BruHop Drives: 2014 2SS 1LE,RS,NPP,Recaros in SW Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Sacramento Posts: 401	You aren't at stock ride height are you? I can't see my tires ever hitting my fenders with the gap they have from factory height. How much did you lower?