I just got a new set of wheels 15x7 Advanti Racing Storm S1 and 195/55R15 General AltiMAX RT43 tires. The problem is, they rub pretty badly when there are people sitting in the back.

What is the cause of the rub? I heard somewhere it is a bolt in the rear that I need to just cut a couple inches off of. Where do I find this?

Thank you for your help.

 

What's the wheel offset?

 

35mm offset. The fronts don't rub as far as I know. It's the rear wheels on big bumps or if theres anyone sitting the back, at every bump and turn lol.

 

It's probably the bumper tabs in the rear. Just get down and look up in the wheel well, on the outboard side. It should be obvious if you get down and just see what's the first thing your tire would hit when the suspension compresses.

 

Thanks I'll check that out. Also my car's GD.

 

Your wheels are too big. This the reason to use the OEM, they are designed for the suspension and the wheel well size.
Would you be surprised if you installed wheels from Honda Pilot and find them rubbing the fenders?

Keep in mind that you might die or kill someone when that wheel explodes on the freeway in a turn. I highly recommend putting back the proper size wheels and tires.

 

Haha take it easy man, it's just a little rubbing when a passenger is in the back. It's the contact of the wheel(not the tire) with something else. I just don't know what it is and will check it out this week before driving it.

 

Wow, that was a hell of a jump. From rubbing to explosions and death.

 

besides your wheel offset being too little (45mm is minimum) if the wheels and not tires rubbing you have a serious problem that you better find quickly. the tires should be rubbing the fender but if its not, its not simple.

 

I've been running 25 offset and 8" wheels for a year and a half. Pull your fenders, you'll be fine. Rub isn't fun, but you're unlikely to pop a tire. Just drive slow and don't take passengers til you get the fenders pulled. I am 99% sure it's your tires and not your wheels rubbing. Get your car on jack stands, remove your rear springs (it takes like 15 minutes) and jack your trailing arms up until it rubs. Find point of contact. Fix it.

 

Thanks for the reply. How did you exactly pull your fenders? Do I just cut through the plastic fender that is touching the tires?
I definitely haven't had people in the car and it's a good excuse not to. I know I need the backseat some days though.
Do you have any photos or steps recommended in doing this? I just have a hard time visualizing how pushing the trailing arm would indicate the contact pt. Thanks again.

 

I'm rotating my tires tomorrow, I'll drop the springs and make a video.

I'll show you what I did for pulling the fenders too.

 

Awesome i look forward to it

 

Sorry it took an extra day, but here ya go. If you need clarification on anything, let me know. If not, sorry I kinda babied you through each step in the video.