b5 s4:possible rear tire rubbing on control arm, anyone face this problem?

[asp gti]

hey guys, just noticed when i threw some new rubber on the rears of my b5 s4 that the one arm that comes from behind the wheel and up/around the tire is very close to rubbing on the tire. i have 18x8 b6 s4 wheels on the car with a 235 40 r18 in the rear. the car currently has i believe a 5mm spacer on the rear, just wondering if if will rub or if i should go with a 10-15mm spacer or if i dont need to worry about it at all.

also wondering if anyone else has had this problem. there isnt much clearance, maybe 3mm or so between the arm and the tire

[R_Ethug]

Re: b5 s4ossible rear tire rubbing on control arm, anyone face this problem?

the rears do fit pretty close.. i'm not sure.. i'd have to look at mine but when i put my wheels on i said holy crap thats close but once lowered is OK

do you actually hear it rubbing?

[asp gti]

Re: b5 s4ossible rear tire rubbing on control arm, anyone face this problem?

dont hear or feel it rubbing, i just dont want it to hit when im cornering hard or anything, or if im hitting bumps i dont know if it will be closer or further away lol

[R_Ethug]

Re: b5 s4ossible rear tire rubbing on control arm, anyone face this problem?

i think your fine.. my are very close too and i have zero issues.. i'm low enough in the rear too..

[Shoppingcart111]

Re: b5 s4ossible rear tire rubbing on control arm, anyone face this problem?

Hey Ben, didn't you have 225/40 before? If so now your running 235/40 so your profile is more square then stretched so it may look closer than before.

[R-Audi]

Re: b5 s4ossible rear tire rubbing on control arm, anyone face this problem?

Im currently running 235/35/19's, and had 235/40/18's on my last wheels without problems.. I would say you are fine unless you hear something. B6 S4 offets are fine..

[asp gti]

Re: b5 s4ossible rear tire rubbing on control arm, anyone face this problem?

ya i think its ok, it has rubbed just a little bit but i might get some 10mm spacers just to see if i get some more clearance

[The Brice]

Re: b5 s4ossible rear tire rubbing on control arm, anyone face this problem?

You shouldn't be having any issues especially if you already have a spacer on there, you should have your alignment checked.