Wheel rubbing issues on Lowered 04 STI

RS25Tuner · 09-19-2006, 09:14 AM

Hey guys I hope someone out there can help me with my problem. My problem/question is as follows: I am having some rubbing issues with my 04 STI when I turn sharply to the left or right. I lowered my car with Tein Tech S Springs and Im still running stock BBS rims. I ran the car for 6 months with no rubbing problems until I replaced my Tires with BFGoodrich g-Force T/A KDW 2. size: (225/45/R17). The rubbing is coming from the front and I think the front wheels are rubbing the inner fender lining. Has anyone else had this problem and how did you fix it. I think 5mm spacers will fix the problem. Am I correct or is there something Im missing.

Thanks for the help.

**Turninconcepts.com** · 09-19-2006, 09:45 AM

First thing would be to get some better springs that don't lower the car so much.

that's really about it.

RS25Tuner · 09-20-2006, 06:34 AM

Which springs would you sujest?

**lackskill** · 09-20-2006, 07:18 AM

RCE, or STi pinks...

Scubbie04 · 09-20-2006, 08:01 PM

GF's or even the DF's

***evilSTi7*** · 09-20-2006, 08:07 PM

STi pinks, RCE springs that will be coming out soon, or the Prodrive springs

Flynlow · 09-20-2006, 09:02 PM

All you are probably rubbing is your inner plastic fender liner. Take a wheel off and take a look around. I had the same issue when I went with my new wheels. You never noticed it before for two reasons: One, your old tires were probably a little worn so they were smaller in diameter and two, the KDW are not only new, but may be a smidge larger overall. If I am right, all you have to do is remove or shave down a small portion that you are rubbing.

RS25Tuner · 09-25-2006, 06:10 AM

Thans guys. Any other thoughts. Will a spacer work for me or will it cause more problems.

09-19-2006, 09:14 AM	#1
RS25Tuner Junior STI Driver Car: white 04 wrx sti Posts: 86 IWSTI Addict since: Jul 2006 Trader Rating: (0)	Wheel rubbing issues on Lowered 04 STI Hey guys I hope someone out there can help me with my problem. My problem/question is as follows: I am having some rubbing issues with my 04 STI when I turn sharply to the left or right. I lowered my car with Tein Tech S Springs and Im still running stock BBS rims. I ran the car for 6 months with no rubbing problems until I replaced my Tires with BFGoodrich g-Force T/A KDW 2. size: (225/45/R17). The rubbing is coming from the front and I think the front wheels are rubbing the inner fender lining. Has anyone else had this problem and how did you fix it. I think 5mm spacers will fix the problem. Am I correct or is there something Im missing. Thanks for the help. This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.

09-20-2006, 06:34 AM	#3
RS25Tuner Junior STI Driver Car: white 04 wrx sti Posts: 86 IWSTI Addict since: Jul 2006 Trader Rating: (0)	Springs? Which springs would you sujest?

09-25-2006, 06:10 AM	#8
RS25Tuner Junior STI Driver Car: white 04 wrx sti Posts: 86 IWSTI Addict since: Jul 2006 Trader Rating: (0)	Any other thoughts Thans guys. Any other thoughts. Will a spacer work for me or will it cause more problems. This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.

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09-19-2006, 09:45 AM	#2
Turninconcepts.com Authorized Vendor Car: 04/08STI 95SVX 86E30 Posts: 5,339 IWSTI Addict since: Jul 2003 Trader Rating: (53)	First thing would be to get some better springs that don't lower the car so much. that's really about it.

09-20-2006, 07:18 AM	#4
lackskill Moderator Car: 05 Ram 3500 CTD Fav Mod: Majin Posts: 14,776 IWSTI Addict since: Apr 2006 Trader Rating: (9)	RCE, or STi pinks...

09-20-2006, 08:01 PM	#5
Scubbie04 STI Driver Car: 04 subaru STI Location: chicago Posts: 275 IWSTI Addict since: Mar 2006 Trader Rating: (0)	GF's or even the DF's

09-20-2006, 08:07 PM	#6
*evilSTi7* The Hoff Fan Club, member #001 Car: 05 WRB/Gold Fav Mod: Hood Scoop Homer Location: Where ever The Hoff is! Posts: 10,375 IWSTI Addict since: Jul 2004 Trader Rating: (4)	STi pinks, RCE springs that will be coming out soon, or the Prodrive springs

09-20-2006, 09:02 PM	#7
Flynlow Professional STI Driver Car: 2004 Subaru WRX STi Location: Issaquah, Wa Posts: 431 IWSTI Addict since: Oct 2003 Trader Rating: (0)	All you are probably rubbing is your inner plastic fender liner. Take a wheel off and take a look around. I had the same issue when I went with my new wheels. You never noticed it before for two reasons: One, your old tires were probably a little worn so they were smaller in diameter and two, the KDW are not only new, but may be a smidge larger overall. If I am right, all you have to do is remove or shave down a small portion that you are rubbing.