Tire Rubs Only on One Side?

[flipstah]

There's a weird dilemma that's going on right now with my Golf R and the current setup it has.

I'm planning to get the camber specifications checked in my next service but maybe some of you experts can help me think of other potential causes of the issue.

- H&R sport springs (will change it to air suspension in the summer)
- 18x8.5 ET35 in the back
- 235/40/18 tires
- Max camber on both sides in the back

Problem:

The car rubs HARD only on the left rear tire of the car. There is no rub on the rear right side of the car. Car does not rub on the front. It also pokes more on the left side vs. right side. Pictures upon request if needed.

Possible causes:

- Camber isn't max on the left rear but service paperwork says otherwise:



- Offset is different on left rear but checked all wheels and I didn't mix up the install

- Driver is fat but should rub on front left and fuel tank is on the right side so it should balance out

What else could cause the issue?

[kujiwara]

Re: Tire Rubs Only on One Side?

Subframe bushings or bent subframe, if you're lucky just shifted subframe

[MechEngg]

Re: Tire Rubs Only on One Side?

Did you drop the rear subframe to install the rear springs? If so you could have offset it a bit to the left causing everything to be out a bit.

[Spooling_turbos]

Re: Tire Rubs Only on One Side?

Yesterday we measured the gap between the fender and the top of the wheel - the difference between the sides was ~10mm. The rubbing side poked about 10mm more than the non rubbing so my guess is the subframe misalignment

[Spooling_turbos]

Tire Rubs Only on One Side?

Some food for thought - note the gap from the top of the tire to the inside of the wheel well


The non rubbing side (passenger)



Vs the side that rubs (driver)

[flipstah]

Re: Tire Rubs Only on One Side?

Did you drop the rear subframe to install the rear springs? If so you could have offset it a bit to the left causing everything to be out a bit.

Don't remember as we did the swap a long time ago but I'll get the subframe checked. Thanks, all.

[RobG]

Re: Tire Rubs Only on One Side?

I've had this one a couple cars, I would say 5mm is typical. We all have our favorite side when we choose to slide the car.

[flipstah]

Re: Tire Rubs Only on One Side?

Checked with my brother who did the suspension job for me and no subframe modification/adjustment was done.

He's chief of suspension. I'm the engine b*tch.

[Natty54]

Re: Tire Rubs Only on One Side?

What about from the run in with the ice? Could have shifted?

[Lo)2enz0]

Re: Tire Rubs Only on One Side?

You sir have a toe and blow print out there. Tech did not measure caster... in other words he hooked up the heads and adjusted the toe and did not compensate for caster which will also give you your SAI. Just by looking at those photos I can tell you that your rear subframe is off. Plus it was done 2 years ago so I would suggest getting it checked out. SAI will tell you if you have a rear subframe shift

[Danaldson]

Re: Tire Rubs Only on One Side?

i looked under the car tonight as saw that the offset bolts on the rear control arms controlling camber were not equal to each other.