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    Wheel rub!!

    Hai there,
    Have a 2003 330i e46 with an 18x9 running 235 section on all corners. I guess 18 can be used on an e46 even though 17 is the OEM size. My right Tyre on the rear is rubbing while taking corners.
    The suspension is stock with new OEM springs and struts. Any thoughts on why it's rubbing.
    Appreciate ur suggestions...



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    This could be due to many reasons. My guess would be a worn out suspension since the other side is not rubbing.
    18" is not a problem to run on E46 as I had 19" on mine for a long time. Its the low offset you need to worry about. For your application ET 38-45 should be ideal.

    Ohh and make sure to post some pics of your car.(A)

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      #3
      Originally posted by Alaa.B View Post
      This could be due to many reasons. My guess would be a worn out suspension since the other side is not rubbing.
      18" is not a problem to run on E46 as I had 19" on mine for a long time. Its the low offset you need to worry about. For your application ET 38-45 should be ideal.

      Ohh and make sure to post some pics of your car.(A)
      Have changed springs and shocks ( OEM).



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        #4
        The rear fenders are rolled as well..


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          #5
          Check the alignment. Maybe you need some more camber.
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            #6
            Something doesnt sound right. The car is too high to be rubbing.

            How exactly did you figure its rubbing? Is it the white marks on the edge of the tire?

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              #7
              Originally posted by Alaa.B View Post
              Something doesnt sound right. The car is too high to be rubbing.

              How exactly did you figure its rubbing? Is it the white marks on the edge of the tire?
              Yup it is pretty high when compared to other car but still it rubs. Sound + marking on the Tyre.
              It happens on the interchange back my home . At the end of the interchange there is a small bump on the road that's y it marks on the left only. When I'm taking the corner the car leans to the left and the bump at the end makes the body touch. Most of the interchanges in dubai are right turns that's y I'm guessing it happens on the right.


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                #8
                Sorry left.


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                  #9
                  Finally got it sorted. The issue was with the wheels offset.
                  ET50 rear and ET47 front. Now running a set of OEM bmw style 32 wheels. 18x8 front, 18x8.5 rear.


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                    #10
                    Oh nice you got it fixed! Can you post pictures before and after?
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                      #11
                      Originally posted by RAFiK View Post
                      Oh nice you got it fixed! Can you post pictures before and after?




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