AE92 Problem : Rear Alloy Wheel/Tyre Too Close to Strut!!! *HELP*

**nos4ag** · 07-09-2006, 02:35 PM

Gday Everyone!!
I have just recieved my new car (AE92 Levin Apex) the other day and have fitted some brand new Toyota Sportivo Talon Alloy's to the car.
Now my problem (if it is a problem) is that the rear tyre is about 6-7mm away from the strut. The wheel size is 15" x 6" but I dont know the offset.
Is this a common occurance with AE92's at all?? The tyres dont touch when driving, but do you guys think that I should fit some 5mm spacers to it to pull them away from the strut???
Any help would be apprecieted.
Regards, Ben.

**oldcorollas** · 07-09-2006, 02:41 PM

unless you have floppy sidewall tyres, 6-7mm might be ok

what is the tyre size and type? and find out the offset etc..

you might have to bight the bullet and get rims that fit

**nos4ag** · 07-09-2006, 02:46 PM

The side wall on the tyres are perfectly vertical, and are 195/50/15's. I just bought them brand new today!! Could I use a spacer at all Old Corollas??? (I know they are illegal)

**nos4ag** · 07-09-2006, 02:51 PM

I just looked on the box again, and it says "45p on 4 by 100".
Does that mean 45 offset??? I was told to stay close to 39/40 offset and I would be safe, but these wheels were too cheap not to buy!!!

**oldcorollas** · 07-09-2006, 02:52 PM

Originally Posted by nos4ag

I just looked on the box again, and it says "45p on 4 by 100".
Does that mean 45 offset??? I was told to stay close to 39/40 offset and I would be safe, but these wheels were too cheap not to buy!!!

probably yes, 45 positive.

whoops.. you made a mistake then

**nos4ag** · 07-09-2006, 02:55 PM

Damn!!! Hmmm.....what to do!!!

**oldcorollas** · 07-09-2006, 02:57 PM

measure twice, buy once?

i guess next time, think before you buy

then again, 6-7mm, if you have stiff sidewall, might be ok... since you have already spent the money, you could fit them and then keeep an eye on the strut and see if it touches... if it doesn't, all good.

**-GT-** · 07-09-2006, 02:58 PM

Drive around for a bit, load it up through some corners, and see if it scrubs. +45 is only 3mm off what it should be, i'd be suprised if they scrub, esp with 195 tyres.

I'm getting about on +38 205/45/16s, and i have to be loaded up a lot, and hit a bump for mine to scrape on the outside. If you're that set on the wheels give it a go.

**styler** · 07-09-2006, 03:16 PM

well 6-7mm is actually quite a bit of space, some people are happy to run rims with like 2mm of space! which is bad because if the tyre flexes it will rub the strut.

floating spacers are illegal afaik in most states? however you can get a bolt on adapter hub that changes the pcd to a more common type and spaces the hub out for positive offset rims which are common for fwd and some newer rwd. however you do have to change the pcd which doesnt help in your case as you want the same pcd. i havent seen any adapter hubs that retain the pcd as that is what floating spacers are used for (as the threads just slide through)

i heard that if you secure the floating spacer to the hub:
using some countersunk socket screws recessed into the spacer and then drill and tap the hub to bolt the spacers on then on then its legal, maybe look that up. you would need the more solid spacers not the mesh looking ones to do this though or get some made up.

anyway your low profile tyres will reduce flex a lot compared to a standard factory higher profile tyre. i would say you would be safe in your situation if your mechanicals / bearings are good. if the are good tyres they should have a strong sidewall to reduce flex as well.

another option is the reduce the width of your tyres but those tyres are very suitable for the rims, you wouldnt want to much narrower, ie 185's and seeing since you just bought them id keep them.

**nb86** · 07-09-2006, 03:22 PM

actually most bolt on spacers keep the original pcd.
6-7mm should be fine. the tire only flexes toward the strut on the inside wheel when cornering, and the harder you corner, the less traction the inner wheel has. 7mm is quite a ways for a low profile tire to flex where it's not in direct contact with the road. the rims may flex a little, but it's negligeable on the road with crappy street tires.

**oldcorollas** · 07-09-2006, 03:27 PM

Originally Posted by nb86

actually most bolt on spacers keep the original pcd.
6-7mm should be fine. the tire only flexes toward the strut on the inside wheel when cornering, and the harder you corner, the less traction the inner wheel has. 7mm is quite a ways for a low profile tire to flex where it's not in direct contact with the road. the rims may flex a little, but it's negligeable on the road with crappy street tires.

you mean outside wheel when cornering?

**bobob** · 07-09-2006, 04:01 PM

I have 7-8 mm clearance on the inside of my ae82 and have _not_ noticed them rubbing at all, I am running 45 series tyres.

**74sLeeka** · 07-09-2006, 04:07 PM

Originally Posted by bobob

I have 7-8 mm clearance on the inside of my ae82 and have noticed them rubbing at all, I am running 45 series tyres.

eerrr... haven't noticed?

**styler** · 07-09-2006, 04:57 PM

Originally Posted by nb86

actually most bolt on spacers keep the original pcd.

by bolt on spacer i take it you mean floating spacer, as in not actually
secured by bolts. edited original post to be more clear.

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