Review Upgraded to FR:245/40 & RR:275/35

G37Sam · 04-14-2009, 11:37 PM

Tires needed to be changed that's no joke, you must've seen what they looked like from my other AutoX thread. I got a good deal on Nitto N555 and bearing in mind the nature of my driving, I wouldn't want to spend any more on tires.

So I pulled the trigger on them, 245/40 & 275/35. To those who can't read my signature I'm still on stock wheels, dropped on Eibachs with 20mm spacers.

They fit fine. When I'm angling on speed bumps no rubbing issues however, (here's the sad part) My rear tires rub against the fendor when I drive over dips. I'm really concerned about rubbing on corners due to body roll. And no, coilovers aren't coming anytime soon. Maybe strut & aftermarket swaybars would help.

Anyone tried fendor rolling?

I'll post pix once when I get her cleaned. It rained right after the tires install.

Stoof@180Custom · 04-14-2009, 11:40 PM

The fenders are pre-rolled from the factory.

Are you sure theyre rubbing the fenders and not the liner on the inside?

Black Betty · 04-14-2009, 11:42 PM

Take off the spacers in the rear, get smaller ones, or get a rear camber kit.

G37Sam · 04-14-2009, 11:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by STOOF

The fenders are pre-rolled from the factory.

Are you sure theyre rubbing the fenders and not the liner on the inside?

It's my guess, I was running perfectly fine with 245s in the rear

G37Sam · 04-14-2009, 11:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Black Betty

Take off the spacers in the rear, get smaller ones, or get a rear camber kit.

hmmm..
smaller spacers = no more flush look
camber kit = more tire wear

xlack · 04-14-2009, 11:49 PM

why is camber kit = more tire wear?

G37Sam · 04-14-2009, 11:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by xlack

why is camber kit = more tire wear?

because I'll be increasing my camber (which is already like -2deg) to avoid the rubbing = uneven wear!

Kidcane · 04-14-2009, 11:52 PM

Just figure out where it is rubbing, probably the liner, and trim it or remove it.

G37Sam · 04-14-2009, 11:53 PM

I really wish its the liner..

WhosUrBuddiee · 04-15-2009, 07:39 AM

Get a paint pen or whiteout. Do a line across your tire, drive around, check where the paint/whiteout is missing from. You found where you are rubbing.

Hopefully it is just the lining, if not, you are going to have to get a smaller spacer or new tires.

elite · 04-15-2009, 09:19 AM

^ listen to your buddiee

G37Sam · 04-15-2009, 08:44 PM

Yup, I think its just the lining.. Should I just cut it out?

WhosUrBuddiee · 04-15-2009, 08:51 PM

You can either find the exact spot it is rubbing and cut out that area or remove the pop tabs and take out the whole lining. I believe it is actually 2 or 3 sections.

G37Sam · 04-15-2009, 08:55 PM

hmmm tomorrow is going to be fun I suppose!

w0ady · 04-15-2009, 10:49 PM

hm i just posted in your auto-x thread and i see that was with the stock tires. im thinking about 15mm spacers all around since i have the same tire sizes as these.

04-14-2009, 11:37 PM	#1
G37Sam Post whores must die!! 2008 Infiniti G37 Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Lebanon & UAE Posts: 9,965	Upgraded to FR:245/40 & RR:275/35 Tires needed to be changed that's no joke, you must've seen what they looked like from my other AutoX thread. I got a good deal on Nitto N555 and bearing in mind the nature of my driving, I wouldn't want to spend any more on tires. So I pulled the trigger on them, 245/40 & 275/35. To those who can't read my signature I'm still on stock wheels, dropped on Eibachs with 20mm spacers. They fit fine. When I'm angling on speed bumps no rubbing issues however, (here's the sad part) My rear tires rub against the fendor when I drive over dips. I'm really concerned about rubbing on corners due to body roll. And no, coilovers aren't coming anytime soon. Maybe strut & aftermarket swaybars would help. Anyone tried fendor rolling? I'll post pix once when I get her cleaned. It rained right after the tires install. __________________ '08 AG G37S 5AT \| Fully Loaded \| Tint \| Clear Bra \| FI CF Catback \| PC Rims \| BB's V2 GK \| Eibach Pro Kit \| Painted Grille \| 4x20mm H&R Spacers \| Stillen 3rd Gen Intakes \| FI Non-Res Test Pipes \| Customized Fox Resonators \| FR:245/40 RR:275/35 \| UR Crank Pulley \| PIAA Fogs Before you post: - Check out this lovely feature! - Read our Guidelines - Read the forum rules - Learn how to post Not knowing your way around? \| Getting lost in this place? \| Looking for factory manuals? \| Want to become premier? \| Want to mod but don't know where to start? \| Need specs of OEM wheels? \| Got G? Check In! \| We know what a G looks like, what do you look like? \| Classic post? Post it up

04-14-2009, 11:40 PM	#2
Stoof@180Custom MYG37.COM Sponsor 2008 Infiniti G37 Trader Score: (1) Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Staten Island, NY Posts: 1,552	The fenders are pre-rolled from the factory. Are you sure theyre rubbing the fenders and not the liner on the inside? __________________ G37NYC~180°~Iforged~Mastergrade~Seibon~Injen~Berk~ HKS~JIC~Hotchkis~GTSpec~Stoptech~

04-14-2009, 11:42 PM	#3
Black Betty Saints Go Marching In! 2008 Infiniti G37 Trader Score: (19) Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Baytown, TX Posts: 6,321	Take off the spacers in the rear, get smaller ones, or get a rear camber kit. __________________ Get your custom grounding kits at If Black Betty doesn't look good, I don't look good!

04-14-2009, 11:52 PM	#8
Kidcane Florida G Club 2008 Infiniti G37 Trader Score: (4) Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Tampa Posts: 7,175	Just figure out where it is rubbing, probably the liner, and trim it or remove it. __________________ Ruining threads since 2003

04-14-2009, 11:53 PM	#9
G37Sam Post whores must die!! 2008 Infiniti G37 Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Lebanon & UAE Posts: 9,965	I really wish its the liner.. __________________ '08 AG G37S 5AT \| Fully Loaded \| Tint \| Clear Bra \| FI CF Catback \| PC Rims \| BB's V2 GK \| Eibach Pro Kit \| Painted Grille \| 4x20mm H&R Spacers \| Stillen 3rd Gen Intakes \| FI Non-Res Test Pipes \| Customized Fox Resonators \| FR:245/40 RR:275/35 \| UR Crank Pulley \| PIAA Fogs Before you post: - Check out this lovely feature! - Read our Guidelines - Read the forum rules - Learn how to post Not knowing your way around? \| Getting lost in this place? \| Looking for factory manuals? \| Want to become premier? \| Want to mod but don't know where to start? \| Need specs of OEM wheels? \| Got G? Check In! \| We know what a G looks like, what do you look like? \| Classic post? Post it up

04-14-2009, 11:49 PM	#6
xlack NorCaL G! Trader Score: (1) Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 2,204	why is camber kit = more tire wear?

04-15-2009, 07:39 AM	#10
WhosUrBuddiee Premier Member Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 3,300	Get a paint pen or whiteout. Do a line across your tire, drive around, check where the paint/whiteout is missing from. You found where you are rubbing. Hopefully it is just the lining, if not, you are going to have to get a smaller spacer or new tires. __________________ G37S \| Vibrant Red \| Bone Stock \|

04-15-2009, 09:19 AM	#11
elite Registered User Trader Score: (1) Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: ۞ DALLAS ۞ Posts: 8,222	^ listen to your buddiee

04-15-2009, 08:44 PM	#12
G37Sam Post whores must die!! 2008 Infiniti G37 Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Lebanon & UAE Posts: 9,965	Yup, I think its just the lining.. Should I just cut it out? __________________ '08 AG G37S 5AT \| Fully Loaded \| Tint \| Clear Bra \| FI CF Catback \| PC Rims \| BB's V2 GK \| Eibach Pro Kit \| Painted Grille \| 4x20mm H&R Spacers \| Stillen 3rd Gen Intakes \| FI Non-Res Test Pipes \| Customized Fox Resonators \| FR:245/40 RR:275/35 \| UR Crank Pulley \| PIAA Fogs Before you post: - Check out this lovely feature! - Read our Guidelines - Read the forum rules - Learn how to post Not knowing your way around? \| Getting lost in this place? \| Looking for factory manuals? \| Want to become premier? \| Want to mod but don't know where to start? \| Need specs of OEM wheels? \| Got G? Check In! \| We know what a G looks like, what do you look like? \| Classic post? Post it up

04-15-2009, 08:51 PM	#13
WhosUrBuddiee Premier Member Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 3,300	You can either find the exact spot it is rubbing and cut out that area or remove the pop tabs and take out the whole lining. I believe it is actually 2 or 3 sections. __________________ G37S \| Vibrant Red \| Bone Stock \|

04-15-2009, 08:55 PM	#14
G37Sam Post whores must die!! 2008 Infiniti G37 Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Lebanon & UAE Posts: 9,965	hmmm tomorrow is going to be fun I suppose! __________________ '08 AG G37S 5AT \| Fully Loaded \| Tint \| Clear Bra \| FI CF Catback \| PC Rims \| BB's V2 GK \| Eibach Pro Kit \| Painted Grille \| 4x20mm H&R Spacers \| Stillen 3rd Gen Intakes \| FI Non-Res Test Pipes \| Customized Fox Resonators \| FR:245/40 RR:275/35 \| UR Crank Pulley \| PIAA Fogs Before you post: - Check out this lovely feature! - Read our Guidelines - Read the forum rules - Learn how to post Not knowing your way around? \| Getting lost in this place? \| Looking for factory manuals? \| Want to become premier? \| Want to mod but don't know where to start? \| Need specs of OEM wheels? \| Got G? Check In! \| We know what a G looks like, what do you look like? \| Classic post? Post it up

04-15-2009, 10:49 PM	#15
w0ady Registered User Trader Score: (1) Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: jacksonville, fl Posts: 4,044	hm i just posted in your auto-x thread and i see that was with the stock tires. im thinking about 15mm spacers all around since i have the same tire sizes as these. __________________ 09 athens 7at g37s coupe 12/22/08; 05 athens 5at g35 coupe r.i.p. 5/13/05-10/29/08

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