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Focus_Sh1ft
05-15-2013, 05:36 PM
For once, I have a problem that isn't engine/forced induction related :laugh:

I installed 10mm Penguin Garage rear spacers a little over a month ago. Recently I noticed an unusual wear pattern on my rear tires. I have an idea of what the problem is (and it really isn't a big deal if so), but I'd appreciate some feedback.

Wheel/tire spec: 15x7 +37 Oz Superleggera with 205/50/15 Yokohama S Drives.

Pretty sure I installed the spacers correctly, but I didn't use the four washers that were included... Mainly because I had no idea what purpose they served.

Note: The wear pattern is only on the outside of the tire. Rotation is correct.

http://i894.photobucket.com/albums/ac141/focus_sh1ft/Mobile/IMG_20130515_160353.jpg
http://i894.photobucket.com/albums/ac141/focus_sh1ft/Mobile/IMG_20130515_160406.jpg
http://i894.photobucket.com/albums/ac141/focus_sh1ft/Mobile/IMG_20130515_160445.jpg
Kaotic Lazagna
05-15-2013, 06:00 PM
It appears that the tires are rubbing on the fender. That's my guess.
Kaotic Lazagna
05-15-2013, 06:03 PM
Here was my tires after driving for less than 3 miles with a total of 4 people in the car:

http://i208.photobucket.com/albums/bb261/YarisKaos/Giovanni%20G817H/DSC_0001.jpg (http://s208.photobucket.com/user/YarisKaos/media/Giovanni%20G817H/DSC_0001.jpg.html)

I semi rolled the fender lips, and that solved the rubbing issue.

Wheel specs on those were 17x7.5, ET38 with 205/40/17 tires that ran more like 215/40/17 tires.
cali yaris
05-15-2013, 06:04 PM
That is the tires rubbing on the fender.

The cut washers, two per side, on the lower hub bolts only, add about 1 degree of negative camber.

** And would probably solve your rubbing problem. **

Question though -- you don't hear the tires rubbing? Got that trance music pumped up? :laugh:
Kaotic Lazagna
05-15-2013, 06:13 PM
That is the tires rubbing on the fender.

The cut washers, two per side, on the lower hub bolts only, add about 1 degree of negative camber.

** And would probably solve your rubbing problem. **

Question though -- you don't hear the tires rubbing? Got that trance music pumped up? :laugh:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ime1P9mA-ZQ

:laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
Focus_Sh1ft
05-15-2013, 10:40 PM
Thanks guys. That was my thought too, except I didn't realize it until I had the OP completely ready to post lol.

Thanks for the clarification on the washers!

Also, this.

Question though -- you don't hear the tires rubbing? Got that trance music pumped up?

Because I really... Didn't hear any rubbing. I think that just means I'm doing it right. :thumbup:
cali yaris
05-16-2013, 02:17 PM
lol. just to be clear, I am talking about the cut washers. The eight lock washers are used with all of the bolts.