WEIRD RUBBING PROBLEM

[YamilR]

Originally Posted by slvryaris

The rear was a problem for me too. For anyone reading this if you have 215/40/17's with 17x7 wheels at a 40mm offset they will rub in the rear. I had me and my dad in the front seat and no one in the rear and we hit a bump and the rear rubber the inner fender in the back slightly. The offset and the width is playing a role. I am guessing either need less of a positive offset or dont go as wide with the rim. Here is the tool I use to get the width and to compare tire sizes to stock.


http://www.miata.net/garage/tirecalc.html

I have that set up with a DF drop and I do not rub at all