tyre or suspension problem

[Cocho]

hi all,

this is my first time on ozhona, i have a prelude vtir 2000 model which i just bought some 17" rims for it with some 215/45/17 tyres and it is rubbing on the back left side when i go over bumps and when i turn tight corners. can someone sugest what the problem can be and what i can do to fix it?

[Mrkrooz]

its most likely the offset......5th gens have a recommended offset that would work without any scrubbing...Also is ure car lowered..?? But whats also weird its only occuring in the left rear...??

[Cocho]

How can you tell what the offset is? Anyway I was told that the rims that I bought fit on my car they are 17x7 and where fitted by The Tyre Factory. It's not lowered as yet. Plus before I put these 17" I had rattling sound come from the back left corner when I went over bumps with my stock 16" wheels on but there was no rubbing.

[Mrkrooz]

ive run 17x7 before no problems.
Ah ok from what is sounds like it aint ure rims or tyres or your offset ....
its probally a suspension thing....could be some rubber bits/pieces may need replacing but yeh check if theres anything loose...

[Cocho]

Thanks mate you have been a great help. I will check it all out.

[S92]

Might need to get your guards rolled... if your tyres are rubbing your guard at stock height theres no way you could lower it.... or... your bumpstops might be rooted?

[Cocho]

what do you mean by bumpstops?

[94vtirozguy]

maybe you should try 215/40/17
or even 205/40/17 with appropiate load rating

[bigteethygrin]

where is it rubbing on the arch?? front top or back??