Tires rubbing on 335is - BMW 3-Series (E90 E92) Forum

Newera335is · 08-02-2012, 10:06 AM

Hey Guys,
I recently replaced the stock RFTs on my 335is with 313 rims. I put on a set of Michelin PSS 235/35/19 in front and 265/30/19 in the back. Now it seems when I reverse and turn sharply on pavement that is not perfectly flat I hear what sounds like wheel rubbing from the wheel well. It seems to be when the wheel is turned completely to the right when I am backing out of a parking spot usually. I haven't seen any sign of rubbing on the outside of the tire.
Has anyone else experienced this with the Michelin Pilot Super Sports?
Thanks

Newera335is · 08-03-2012, 01:50 PM

Bump

Any ideas? Alignment issue?

LonestarState · 08-03-2012, 02:06 PM

Shouldn't be... I just did the same thing you did, replaced my rft's on my e92 cpe with Michelin PSS's 235/35/19 front and 265/30/19 rear and 0 rubbing. Wheels are AG M359 19x9 +35 front and 19x10 +38 rear. Are you running stock suspension or lowered?

LonestarState · 08-03-2012, 02:07 PM

Have an idea on what side of the vehicle? What are your offsets?

remmib · 08-03-2012, 02:38 PM

So it only rubs in the front?

bmw325i · 08-03-2012, 03:54 PM

It's probably rubbing on the inside fender liner. Look to see if there are any marks.

~XxTeexX~ · 08-03-2012, 04:02 PM

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Originally Posted by bmw325i

It's probably rubbing on the inside fender liner. Look to see if there are any marks.

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bmw325i · 08-03-2012, 04:30 PM

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Originally Posted by StretchNpoke

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Thanks! I didn't know I was being watched

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~XxTeexX~ · 08-03-2012, 04:32 PM

haha, it soo cools...youre putting out fires all over the place....keep it up!

SilverII · 08-03-2012, 06:09 PM

are you running spacers?

Newera335is · 08-03-2012, 10:15 PM

Thanks for the responses guys.

Everything is stock including the suspension. No spacers or any other mods, I just upsized the tires and I had expected no issues because I hadn't heard of any.
I think BMW 325i is right. I cranked the wheel all the way to the left and right and the tire seems really really close to the front fender. It may explain why it only happens when reversing typically, and usually on uneven pavement, and seems to be worse with a passenger in the car.
I am not sure if it is coming from the left or right wheel well or both.
Could it be that the 335is has a little less room in the front of the wheel well because of the extra air flow?

I forgot to mention that I had these same tires mounted on my previous e92 335i without a problem and no rubbing. The only other difference was that they were on style 230 rims instead of style 313.

~XxTeexX~ · 08-03-2012, 10:20 PM

its a combo of larger tire diameter on the fronts and as youre in reverse the front squats down a bit. Its probably grazing the vent slits.

Newera335is · 08-03-2012, 10:29 PM

I think you are right StretchNpoke, it is probably rubbing on the vents.
I guess the only thing to do is down size the fronts to 225/35/19 or live with it.
Thanks

CamelBiscuit · 08-03-2012, 11:12 PM

You could throw some 16 inch Dayton's on there and call it a day.

VTECaddict · 08-03-2012, 11:59 PM

I was going to say the vent slats too. If it's only happening occasionally in extreme conditions, I would just live with it. If it was happening every bump then I might be more inclined to do something about it.

If you're bored one day just take the wheel off and look around for marks or melted plastic if you want to figure out exactly where its rubbing.

Thumperx · 08-05-2012, 07:14 PM

The PSS have significantly more or a shoulder compared to my previous owned PS2 tires. This applies to front & rear. This is more than likely your rubbing issues

stupordave · 11-23-2012, 09:13 PM

I have the exact same rubbing on my is...running SS on VMR wheels. Only in reverse with the wheel cranked to the right about 3/4 of the way. The shoulder is hitting the well vents slats right by the bolt, parallel to the hub center. It seems the driver side well is a little tighter than the passenger side. Haven't fixed it yet but I'll likely try disassemble and pull in the vents a bit at this spot for more clearance.

Erockdaface234 · 11-24-2012, 05:24 PM

I run same set up on my IS on 19in 313s and have no rubbing issues whatsoever.

Hootsama · 01-14-2013, 10:01 PM

Nervous about doing this set up now. Should I go 225 up front and 265 rear on 19" 313s to avoid possible issues? Thx.

Smooth 330i · 01-15-2013, 02:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Newera335is

Hey Guys,
I recently replaced the stock RFTs on my 335is with 313 rims. I put on a set of Michelin PSS 235/35/19 in front and 265/30/19 in the back. Now it seems when I reverse and turn sharply on pavement that is not perfectly flat I hear what sounds like wheel rubbing from the wheel well. It seems to be when the wheel is turned completely to the right when I am backing out of a parking spot usually. I haven't seen any sign of rubbing on the outside of the tire.
Has anyone else experienced this with the Michelin Pilot Super Sports?
Thanks

Without any alignment details it is hard to tell honestly what is going on. You shouldn't have any issues if the rim offsets are correct. I would check alignment and max out camber up front, although stock arms won't give you much.

I run 255 square for track without issues but have negative camber.

guru_method · 01-16-2013, 08:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hootsama

Nervous about doing this set up now. Should I go 225 up front and 265 rear on 19" 313s to avoid possible issues? Thx.

I had the vent slit issue and resolved it by using a black(so you can't see it) zip tie to pull the liner forward a bit.

BuraQ · 01-16-2013, 08:38 PM

I am running Nitto NT550 235/35/19 front, 275/30/19 rear, No rubbing. I even have more room for 245/35/19 front, 285/30/19 rear.

08-02-2012, 10:06 AM	#1
Newera335is New Member Drives: 2012 335is Coupe Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 11 iTrader: (0)	Tires rubbing on 335is Hey Guys, I recently replaced the stock RFTs on my 335is with 313 rims. I put on a set of Michelin PSS 235/35/19 in front and 265/30/19 in the back. Now it seems when I reverse and turn sharply on pavement that is not perfectly flat I hear what sounds like wheel rubbing from the wheel well. It seems to be when the wheel is turned completely to the right when I am backing out of a parking spot usually. I haven't seen any sign of rubbing on the outside of the tire. Has anyone else experienced this with the Michelin Pilot Super Sports? Thanks
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08-03-2012, 02:06 PM	#3
LonestarState New Member Drives: Silver e92 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Houston, Tx Posts: 24 iTrader: (0)	Shouldn't be... I just did the same thing you did, replaced my rft's on my e92 cpe with Michelin PSS's 235/35/19 front and 265/30/19 rear and 0 rubbing. Wheels are AG M359 19x9 +35 front and 19x10 +38 rear. Are you running stock suspension or lowered? __________________ "All bad precedents begin as justifiable measures." -Julius Cesar

08-03-2012, 02:07 PM	#4
LonestarState New Member Drives: Silver e92 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Houston, Tx Posts: 24 iTrader: (0)	Have an idea on what side of the vehicle? What are your offsets? __________________ "All bad precedents begin as justifiable measures." -Julius Cesar

08-03-2012, 02:38 PM	#5
remmib General Drives: 2013 F10 520d M-Sport Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Norway Posts: 24,696 iTrader: (0)	So it only rubs in the front? __________________ F10 520d M-Sport Alpine White \| KW V3 Coilover \| 3D Design Front Lip \| BMW M Performance Black Grills \| BMW M Performance CF Spoiler \| BMW M Performance Diffuser\|

08-03-2012, 04:32 PM	#9
~XxTeexX~ attention whore Drives: yes Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Socal Posts: 2,999 iTrader: (0)	haha, it soo cools...youre putting out fires all over the place....keep it up! __________________ #TeamStretchNpoke join the aggressive movement! JTILAK07,seanphan,project335i,SoCal BimMn,Mahhvinn,kkakonn

08-03-2012, 01:50 PM	#2
Newera335is New Member Drives: 2012 335is Coupe Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 11 iTrader: (0)	Bump Any ideas? Alignment issue?

08-03-2012, 03:54 PM	#6
bmw325i Lieutenant Colonel Drives: 2006 BMW 325i Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: United States Posts: 1,668 iTrader: (4)	It's probably rubbing on the inside fender liner. Look to see if there are any marks.

08-03-2012, 06:09 PM	#10
SilverII Colonel Drives: '11 335IS Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: DFW Posts: 2,319 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 BMW 335IS [4.83]	are you running spacers?

08-03-2012, 10:15 PM	#11
Newera335is New Member Drives: 2012 335is Coupe Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 11 iTrader: (0)	Thanks for the responses guys. Everything is stock including the suspension. No spacers or any other mods, I just upsized the tires and I had expected no issues because I hadn't heard of any. I think BMW 325i is right. I cranked the wheel all the way to the left and right and the tire seems really really close to the front fender. It may explain why it only happens when reversing typically, and usually on uneven pavement, and seems to be worse with a passenger in the car. I am not sure if it is coming from the left or right wheel well or both. Could it be that the 335is has a little less room in the front of the wheel well because of the extra air flow? I forgot to mention that I had these same tires mounted on my previous e92 335i without a problem and no rubbing. The only other difference was that they were on style 230 rims instead of style 313.

08-03-2012, 10:20 PM	#12
~XxTeexX~ attention whore Drives: yes Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Socal Posts: 2,999 iTrader: (0)	its a combo of larger tire diameter on the fronts and as youre in reverse the front squats down a bit. Its probably grazing the vent slits. __________________ #TeamStretchNpoke join the aggressive movement! JTILAK07,seanphan,project335i,SoCal BimMn,Mahhvinn,kkakonn

08-03-2012, 10:29 PM	#13
Newera335is New Member Drives: 2012 335is Coupe Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 11 iTrader: (0)	I think you are right StretchNpoke, it is probably rubbing on the vents. I guess the only thing to do is down size the fronts to 225/35/19 or live with it. Thanks

08-03-2012, 11:12 PM	#14
CamelBiscuit Banned Drives: 11 E92 335i Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: 702 Posts: 629 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 E92 335i [5.00]	You could throw some 16 inch Dayton's on there and call it a day.

08-03-2012, 11:59 PM	#15
VTECaddict Where'd my VTEC go? Drives: 06 330i 6MT Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Orange County, CA Posts: 4,037 iTrader: (3)	I was going to say the vent slats too. If it's only happening occasionally in extreme conditions, I would just live with it. If it was happening every bump then I might be more inclined to do something about it. If you're bored one day just take the wheel off and look around for marks or melted plastic if you want to figure out exactly where its rubbing. __________________ AW/Terra \| ZSP \| ZPP \| ZCW \| iDrive \| CA Mods: KW V2 \| OEM Blacklines \| M-tech rear \| custom dual exhaust \| M3 steering wheel \| BMW SSK \| ZHP shift knob \| BMW Performance rep spoiler Varrstoen ES1 19x9.5+20 Front, 19x11+25 rear

08-05-2012, 07:14 PM	#16
Thumperx Major Drives: 335I coupe Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Northern California Posts: 1,259 iTrader: (70)	The PSS have significantly more or a shoulder compared to my previous owned PS2 tires. This applies to front & rear. This is more than likely your rubbing issues __________________ Name: Blanca \| 07 E92 \| AW-Blk \| ZSP \| Alcon BBK \| M3 Bits \| VM RR Links \| Koni \| UUC Sways \| V5 \| Dinan CAI \| ETS IC \| Fge DV \| ER CP \| Cyba \| Raden. Exh \| Mod Step \| Trunk Drawer \| Perf LED Wheel \| Illum Dr Sills \| IS Shifter \| Parrot \| Philps D1S \| 6000k fog \| MTECH RR \| CSL Trunk \| Aero \| Roof Spoiler \| PSS on BBS RS-GT 19s

11-23-2012, 09:13 PM	#17
stupordave Private Drives: 2011 335is Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Charlotte,NC Posts: 78 iTrader: (0)	I have the exact same rubbing on my is...running SS on VMR wheels. Only in reverse with the wheel cranked to the right about 3/4 of the way. The shoulder is hitting the well vents slats right by the bolt, parallel to the hub center. It seems the driver side well is a little tighter than the passenger side. Haven't fixed it yet but I'll likely try disassemble and pull in the vents a bit at this spot for more clearance.

11-24-2012, 05:24 PM	#18
Erockdaface234 Enlisted Member Drives: 2011 335is Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: new york Posts: 32 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 335is [5.00] 2011 335is [5.00] 2011 335is [4.50]	I run same set up on my IS on 19in 313s and have no rubbing issues whatsoever.

01-14-2013, 10:01 PM	#19
Hootsama Enlisted Member Drives: 2011 335is Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: S.Fl Posts: 43 iTrader: (0)	Nervous about doing this set up now. Should I go 225 up front and 265 rear on 19" 313s to avoid possible issues? Thx.

01-16-2013, 08:38 PM	#22
BuraQ Colonel Drives: 11" E92 335is Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Florida Posts: 2,293 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 BMW 335is [3.27]	I am running Nitto NT550 235/35/19 front, 275/30/19 rear, No rubbing. I even have more room for 245/35/19 front, 285/30/19 rear. __________________ ET 11.78 @ 116 Mph, RENNtech tuning, aFe Stage 2 Elite intake (open cover), cP-e Downpipes w/ High Flow Catts, Dinan FMIC, Dinan Axle Back Exhaust, Full Weight, No meth, No DRs YouTube

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