Uneven wear after rear spacers - Toyota Yaris Forums

Focus_Sh1ft · 05-15-2013, 04:36 PM

For once, I have a problem that isn't engine/forced induction related

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.

Kaotic Lazagna · 05-15-2013, 05:00 PM

It appears that the tires are rubbing on the fender. That's my guess.

Kaotic Lazagna · 05-15-2013, 05:03 PM

Here was my tires after driving for less than 3 miles with a total of 4 people in the car:

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, 05:04 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?

Kaotic Lazagna · 05-15-2013, 05:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cali yaris

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?

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

Focus_Sh1ft · 05-15-2013, 09:40 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.

Quote:

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.

cali yaris · 05-16-2013, 01:17 PM

lol. just to be clear, I am talking about the cut washers. The eight lock washers are used with all of the bolts.

05-15-2013, 04:36 PM	#1
Focus_Sh1ft Drives: 08 Yaris Turbo; 06 tC Turbo Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: New Jersey Posts: 875	Uneven wear after rear spacers For once, I have a problem that isn't engine/forced induction related 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.

05-15-2013, 05:04 PM	#4
cali yaris ULTIMATE View User's Garage Drives: 07 Yaris Turbo Join Date: May 2007 Location: Canoga Park, CA Posts: 14,859	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? __________________ Micro Image forums, online store and shop are now closed. It was a great eight year run, but it was time to focus on other things. I'm still selling parts on eBay under micro*image seller ID and customers can still make requests for anything specific.

05-16-2013, 01:17 PM	#7
cali yaris ULTIMATE View User's Garage Drives: 07 Yaris Turbo Join Date: May 2007 Location: Canoga Park, CA Posts: 14,859	lol. just to be clear, I am talking about the cut washers. The eight lock washers are used with all of the bolts. __________________ Micro Image forums, online store and shop are now closed. It was a great eight year run, but it was time to focus on other things. I'm still selling parts on eBay under micro*image seller ID and customers can still make requests for anything specific.

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Kaotic Lazagna View User's Garage Drives: '14 GT86, '08 Vitz Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Central Valley, CA Posts: 9,873	It appears that the tires are rubbing on the fender. That's my guess.

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Kaotic Lazagna View User's Garage Drives: '14 GT86, '08 Vitz Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Central Valley, CA Posts: 9,873	Here was my tires after driving for less than 3 miles with a total of 4 people in the car: 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.