E92 rubbing w/ 18x9.5, 38 offset, 275/35/18

dah · 10-01-2008, 03:41 PM

From all the reports I read on here, I thought I was safe with General Exclaims in this setup. I had 4 people in the car today (~750 lbs) and 2/3 tank of fuel and had rubbing.

I just picked the car up, so haven't driven far, but no rubbing experienced with only me and full tank.

Would it be best to sell new tires or let them wear down. I can see no signs of the rubbing on the tire or fender well.

To top it off, I cannot check the wheel offset because I lost the wheel lock key

BMW F22 · 10-01-2008, 03:42 PM

That's normal. If you have too many people in the car, the weight will cause rubbing issues because the wheel wells are pushed closer to the wheels/tires.

dah · 10-01-2008, 03:47 PM

Well this is going to limit how many ladies I can bring home at one time, or at least their maximum combined weight. No offense ladies

BMW MotorSport · 10-02-2008, 01:55 AM

yeah don't worry it's not rubbing on the fender it's probably rubbing on the inside carpet lining. NO big deal.

10-01-2008, 03:41 PM	#1
dah Private First Class 23 Rep 138 Posts Drives: 2016 228i convertible Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Texas iTrader: (-1)	E92 rubbing w/ 18x9.5, 38 offset, 275/35/18 From all the reports I read on here, I thought I was safe with General Exclaims in this setup. I had 4 people in the car today (~750 lbs) and 2/3 tank of fuel and had rubbing. I just picked the car up, so haven't driven far, but no rubbing experienced with only me and full tank. Would it be best to sell new tires or let them wear down. I can see no signs of the rubbing on the tire or fender well. To top it off, I cannot check the wheel offset because I lost the wheel lock key
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10-01-2008, 03:42 PM	#2
BMW F22 Major General 3659 Rep 9,783 Posts Drives: ///M235i Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Bay Area iTrader: (8)	That's normal. If you have too many people in the car, the weight will cause rubbing issues because the wheel wells are pushed closer to the wheels/tires.
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dah Private First Class 23 Rep 138 Posts Drives: 2016 228i convertible Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Texas iTrader: (-1)	Well this is going to limit how many ladies I can bring home at one time, or at least their maximum combined weight. No offense ladies
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10-02-2008, 01:55 AM	#4
BMW MotorSport Banned 104 Rep 2,528 Posts Drives: 95 Avus M3 and 07 E90 Fam Car! Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: So Cal, Simi Valley iTrader: (4)	yeah don't worry it's not rubbing on the fender it's probably rubbing on the inside carpet lining. NO big deal.
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