Help Plz... Squeeky Steering And Tyre Rubbing

[flex21]

Hi, This is my first post, have used the forum search but cant really find anything hoping someone can advise me.

I bought a Lexus IS200 Sport (Graphite Grey) serveal months ago and i love it!! have sereval issues though.

1. The car is on non standard 18" wheels (225/40W-18) but the near side rear tyre rubs on the arch when there are more than one person in the back this only happens on this side confussed. Suspension problem?

2. Only started a couple days ago but the steering constantly squeeks when turning, when sightly moving the wheel, while stantionery and turning. is this the power steering? It is quite loud. not a squeal like from a belt but a squeek if you get me? Its constant while the steering wheel moves even slightly.

Please help

Thank you.....

[zenzen]

Hello flex,

1.) couple of more bits of information need, is the suspension standard or after market? If you load the passengers can you visibly see the arch drops too low? Couple of usual suspects are the arch lining dropping in the arch or the shock absorber has seen better days.

2.) constant squeaking that gets worse with more lock tends to point towards the power steering pump belt, worth checking it before spending money

[flex21]

Cheers for the reply

1. Standard sport im sure checking the docs. But isnt the sport lowered anyway? you can see it visibly dropping just strange its only one side if people want a lift the have to sit behind me? lol. Must be the shock then will get it looked over.

Power steering pump expensive??

[flex21]

*belt to replace?

[TonyGoose]

1. The car is on non standard 18" wheels (225/40W-18) but the near side rear tyre rubs on the arch when there are more than one person in the back this only happens on this side confused. Suspension problem?

What are your 'non standard' wheels and what offset are they ?

TG

[flex21]

No idea on the wheels they where on the car when i got it??

Just the tyre size thats all i got.

Not to sure about the squeeky noise anymore just took it for a drive think its summin to do with suspension? its like a creaky noise rather than a squeeky. and the noise is comming from the offside front wheel. Think the shocks need replacing.

[D6NGR]

mine does the same really bad creaks when breaking and turning

[ormi]

sounds like the offset is wrong...poss around et35 can you get us pics?

[MOSSY]

I had the exact same creaking on my IS.

Check your lower swivel ball joints ASP.

Mine had so much lift in them that my mate who owned a garage that checked the noise out wouldn't let me drive it until they were replaced.

[flex21]

Cars going in on wed will keep you up to date. gets some pics soon as.