just put some 17x8 et48 5zigen fn01rc on my gf car (2007 2.5i impreza sedan) with 225/45/17 falken 912s

rubbing in the rear on the rubber fender thing on the outside on bumps/dips

now ive had this same size tire, and have had wider, while being lower on my wrx and never had this problem...

is the 2.5i suspension softer so that the rear compresses more and rubs? or are her struts just blown so they don't rebound properly?

i know this shouldnt be rubbing at all, so im wondering if i need to replace the shocks, or just roll the fenders and call it a day

on that note, who has a hookup on fender rolling in sf or the south bay? i searched and a lot of the CL ads have expired that people posted

anything is appreciated TIA

 

Def sounds like its time for shock replacement, and new bump stops

 

Alignment differences between your cars??

Suspension geometry? The tire? (912s run fat in the overall width)...

So many reasons this could happen, but bad shocks? Not one of them...

 

Yeah im thinking camber issue.

 

Check her old tires for cupping and then you'd be able to tell whether the shocks are indeed blown.

 

2.5i have the same rear quaters? Id be checkin to see If you have more clearence on a wrx then 2.5i
Might be that the wheel well Is not as wide as a WRX

 

I'm running 18x8 5zig with a 225/40/18 with Eibach pro kit springs and I rarely rub in the rear. Stock height should be fine for a 225.

 

That would suck. But I don't think that is the case. They're the same body.

Seems like an odd issue. I haven't read of anyone having this kind of issue with such a high offset. Especially with standard tires.

 

could be cus of the 45.

 

Thanks for the responses...

I'm pretty sure the fenders are the same, ill check tomorrow, the old tires are gone already, so can't check that...rear camber is at stock settings, and it def isn't cuz of the 45, 225/45 is stock sti tire size and it never rubs on an sti

No one knows if 2.5i suspension is softer so it compresses more vs wrx or sti?

And who knows of a good fender roller?

 

when was the last alignment done??

edit - did she buy the car used?? it might be worth checking to make sure nothing is tweaked on the underside as that tire size should not rub

 

Every time you post an angel loses it's wings. And it freaks me out.

 

Looks like both the WRX and the 2.5i have the same wheel base, but the stock tire size for the WRX is 215/45/17. That's almost a half inch narrower than what you're running right now.

Don't know where you purchase your tires from, but if it's from any of the corporate retail shops in the area, most of those places have a 30 day ride guarantee. Just tell them you don't like the way the tires handle.

 

Yes, the 2.5i suspension is softer.

 

Alignment was done right after install, I did it myself at the tire shop I work at..

Hah the tires are fine, just want to get rid of the rubbing...

G_ride thanks for the response, that's what I figured as well

Now, who can get me a good rear fender roll, and what suspension fits the 2.5i? I'm assuming 2007 wrx struts/springs will work?