'06 Strut Rub...again - Page 4

huntermech · 06-17-2008, 03:55 PM

I have an 05 and recently put 4 goodyear 245/40Z18's F1 tires and a day later had drivers front rub while turning. Had the dealer do and alignment check...checks good.
They said that the tires were too big. The tires that had been replaced were Goodyear GS D3's of the same size and I didnt have any tire rub the three years I had them on the car.....anyone have suggestions???

GTO JUDGE · 06-17-2008, 04:13 PM

The strut problem is prevalent with 45 not 40 widths. This is the first I heard of 40's having a strut rub problem particularly 18". 18" isn't too big for the car scores of guys have them on. I am wondering, are the tires grossly overfilled with air? Even so, the 40's should give you plenty of clearance. That alignment checks out as ok.

Other than your struts being out of whack, the only other thing I can think of would be a balance problem on the front tires, but you'd feel it. Measure the width of the tire to confirm it is a 40?

huntermech · 06-17-2008, 04:49 PM

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Originally Posted by GTO JUDGE

The strut problem is prevalent with 45 not 40 widths. This is the first I heard of 40's having a strut rub problem particularly 18". 18" isn't too big for the car scores of guys have them on. I am wondering, are the tires grossly overfilled with air? Even so, the 40's should give you plenty of clearance. That alignment checks out as ok.

Other than your struts being out of whack, the only other thing I can think of would be a balance problem on the front tires, but you'd feel it. Measure the width of the tire to confirm it is a 40?

I'll check my tire pressure and the width. it's strange.....it just rubs the left front, I've looked at all the tires and no other rub was noted. Thanks for the info dude!!