18" rear wheels rubbing fender welds

[Kat Daddy]

I have a 2000 Mitsubishi Galant V-6 with pro-kit eibach springs, camber kit front and rear, kyb struts/shocks, and 18" wheels (R1 225/40/zr18)...my rear wheels are rubbing the fender welds when going over slopes and and dips in the roadway (normal traveling grounds). It's never done this before until about a year ago. I haven't changed anything in ref to my suspension setup. I had Excel 18" wheels on there last year, but then changed to my current 18" wheels. Same size and all. Any suggestions or comments on what the issue may be? PLEASE HELP!!!!!!! My shocks and struts are brand new...it rubbed before the new struts/shocks and still after the new installs.

Holla-Sparky

[jimmy_o2]

do u have subs or junk in the trunk? the only other thing i can think of is ur tire size but im pretty sure those are the right size

[hhp8008]

Yeah 225/40/18 should fit right for your g. x2 might just be the extra weight in your car.

do u have subs or junk in the trunk? the only other thing i can think of is ur tire size but im pretty sure those are the right size

[Kat Daddy]

nothing in my trunk besides my spare tire...

[jimmy_o2]

then loose some weight LOLO J/K

[Stewi]

If you havent changed tire size or added weight then it doesnt make sense

I would just run a little negative camber out back to avoid the rubbing, if your only going a little negative it shouldnt have any significant effect on your tire wear.

[Kat Daddy]

I'll try and see if that works out...i just got the rears installed today, but have to get the fronts done on Monday because my bump-stops are shot. They want be in til Friday. I guess Monday I will have it aligned after the fronts are installed. I'll remember to mention the rubbing in the rear and have them adjusted as such...if you think of anything else it may be holla back-

[03-Galant-ES]

I had Excel 18" wheels on there last year, but then changed to my current 18" wheels. Same size and all.

Holla-Sparky

are you sure the offset was the same as well? Cause in my mind its either offset or your camber changd.

[Kat Daddy]

pretty sure, have to double check my alignment printout again...

[WhiteGalant]

Sounds like your 2 sets of wheels had a different offset.

[03-Galant-ES]

Sounds like your 2 sets of wheels had a different offset.

copy cat

you may have to run a bit of negative camber in the rear to correct issue or roll the fender

[Galant Evolution]

^^03 galant sorry for the off topic but whats rolling the fenders?? And to the OP, are the shocks shot?

[WhiteGalant]

^^03 galant sorry for the off topic but whats rolling the fenders?? And to the OP, are the shocks shot?

Search it on youtube, easier then explaining. Just gives you more clearance for wider tires, different offset etc.

[4g63lover]

are the shocks shot?

check this out. It might be done and it's bottoming out reason for why all of a sudden your wheels that fit a year ago is rubbing.

[WhiteGalant]

check this out. It might be done and it's bottoming out reason for why all of a sudden your wheels that fit a year ago is rubbing.

They are different wheels, same size but Im thinking they are different sized.

[stvn_mj]

He did say his shock/struts are brand new though.

[Galant Evolution]

^^ oh yeah..idk i would still double check

[HungarianHunter]

I have 225/40/18s, and mine rub when I go over large variations in the ground too, they have like an inch to travel before hitting the lip in the wheel well. Need to roll em.

[OMEGA PHX]

Must be the offset of the wheels for sure.

[greddy]

OFFSET problem.....