Difference between fender rubbing on metal and felt...

LLinxuS · 01-12-2011, 02:16 PM

Just got my car dropped on H&R Sport springs with 19x11s in the back. I got the fenders rolled, but they may be a fairly conservative roll.

I'm just wondering if there's a way to tell if when I hit a big bump on the freeway if the wheels are rubbing on the metal part of the fender or on the felt? It doesn't sound really bad, just sounds like a quick brushing/ scraping sound.

I was thinking maybe a piece of tape to see if it leaves a skidmark.

If it rubbed on the metal would it be a jerky motion / loud sound or what? Any input is appreciated, and sorry if this is confusing; i'm not really sure how else to explain this...

Tee212 · 01-12-2011, 02:21 PM

The tape method would work, youll know if youre hitting metal cause you would smell rubber. General tires smells like indian curry. After a while you get used to the rubbing sound or smell.

shaizada · 01-12-2011, 02:47 PM

What offset on those 19x11? If it is less than 27, you should get a proper fender roll. If you stretch your tires a bit, it would help as well.

01-12-2011, 02:16 PM	#1
LLinxuS First Lieutenant 56 Rep 392 Posts Drives: 2017 Tacoma TRD Pro Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Pasadena, CA iTrader: (1) Garage List 2007 328i e90 [9.28]	Difference between fender rubbing on metal and felt... Just got my car dropped on H&R Sport springs with 19x11s in the back. I got the fenders rolled, but they may be a fairly conservative roll. I'm just wondering if there's a way to tell if when I hit a big bump on the freeway if the wheels are rubbing on the metal part of the fender or on the felt? It doesn't sound really bad, just sounds like a quick brushing/ scraping sound. I was thinking maybe a piece of tape to see if it leaves a skidmark. If it rubbed on the metal would it be a jerky motion / loud sound or what? Any input is appreciated, and sorry if this is confusing; i'm not really sure how else to explain this...
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Tee212 Banned 81 Rep 4,541 Posts Drives: yes Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Riverside iTrader: (9) Garage List 2010 335 [8.00]	The tape method would work, youll know if youre hitting metal cause you would smell rubber. General tires smells like indian curry. After a while you get used to the rubbing sound or smell.
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shaizada A Happy Dreamer 48 Rep 239 Posts Drives: BSM '22 F93 M8C GC, AG '19 X5 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: California iTrader: (8)	What offset on those 19x11? If it is less than 27, you should get a proper fender roll. If you stretch your tires a bit, it would help as well.
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