HRE Wheels - rub occasionally
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Drifting
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From: Fairview Hts. IL
HRE Wheels - rub occasionally
I got aome new HRE wheels 19/20's The rear tires are 20's 305/30's. They look awesome, but when cruising, if I hit a bump I hear the awful sound of the rub. It's catching the lip of the fender.
Looking for options.
1. I would add widebody fenders, but I already have the sideskirts and spoiler for stingray and I would rather keep those as they are.
2. Maybe new springa that will tighten the ride?
3. Switch from 305 to 285's?
Ideas?
Looking for options.
1. I would add widebody fenders, but I already have the sideskirts and spoiler for stingray and I would rather keep those as they are.
2. Maybe new springa that will tighten the ride?
3. Switch from 305 to 285's?
Ideas?
Pro
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Im guesing you have the hre 20x11 73mm offset. those sizes are not really correct for the sting ray so i dont know why hre makes them. you can run a 295 however thats a bit narrow for a 11 inch rim but it is still do able. the proper offset you need is 83mm
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Drifting
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Do you think that if I upgrade to the z51 springs and sway...that will prevent the rubbing?
Last edited by hogurt; Apr 14, 2019 at 09:22 PM.
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He sold them for a reason, they rub. The offset is incorrect and now you have the problem he had. Sell them and get a properly off-set wheel or rub your fenders raw. Stiff spring and shocks will stop the rubbing but you will not like the ride.
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Drifting
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I think the easy path will be to go with a little shorter tire. Maybe a 295 instead of 305.
Would the zo6 suspension fit on the stingray?
First will add tighter suspension and then shorter tires. If that doesn't work, widebody.
Last edited by hogurt; Apr 15, 2019 at 12:32 PM.
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Drifting
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What camber settings should we have? I like that idea too. I am assuming I could get the track alignment which would change the camber. Thanks. I like the recommendation.
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Drifting
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From: Fairview Hts. IL
I think the easy path will be to go with a little shorter tire. Maybe a 295 instead of 305.
Would the zo6 suspension fit on the stingray?
First will add tighter suspension and then shorter tires. If that doesn't work, widebody.
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Drifting
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I always lower my cars so to me the current ride feels sloppy. I have no problem with a stiffer ride.
I think the easy path will be to go with a little shorter tire. Maybe a 295 instead of 305.
Would the zo6 suspension fit on the stingray?
First will add tighter suspension and then shorter tires. If that doesn't work, widebody.
I think the easy path will be to go with a little shorter tire. Maybe a 295 instead of 305.
Would the zo6 suspension fit on the stingray?
First will add tighter suspension and then shorter tires. If that doesn't work, widebody.
Pro
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I always lower my cars so to me the current ride feels sloppy. I have no problem with a stiffer ride.
I think the easy path will be to go with a little shorter tire. Maybe a 295 instead of 305.
Would the zo6 suspension fit on the stingray?
First will add tighter suspension and then shorter tires. If that doesn't work, widebody.
I think the easy path will be to go with a little shorter tire. Maybe a 295 instead of 305.
Would the zo6 suspension fit on the stingray?
First will add tighter suspension and then shorter tires. If that doesn't work, widebody.
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Drifting
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From: Fairview Hts. IL
I make a bunch of changes regardless. That’s how I improve the car and make it my own. I absolutely love the wheels and I already have them, so it is logical to understand the options. If there are easy options, like improving the suspension, changing the camber, or going to 295 tire, then that’s easy. If it means adding widebody fenders, I am a definite maybe. I am exploring options now.
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To each his own, but I don't agree with your logic. Of course you can remedy the situation by means of your choice, but the logical thing to do would be to get some wheels that are correct for for car, then you could still make any mods you wish. Including correcting camber, upgrading suspension, etc. I do not know for certain, but you can probably get the same design wheels ,but with correct offset?
