New 19" Wheels Catching On Rear Wheel Arches

[Rutster]

Hi all,

Hope someone can help.

Recently got a set of 19" alloys with 235/35 ZR19 tyres on for my Lexus is200.

I love them and they completely change the look of the car, however i've noticed they are catching the rear wheel arches whenever i go over a bump. This is with only me in the car

Have had my Lexus is200 se for over a year and am sure it hasn't been lowered and the new wheels i got are off a Lexus is200 sport and when i drove it couldn't hear any catching.

Just wondering if anyone had any ideas and could help please.

Thanks.

[janey]

I'm guessing the travel on your suspension isn't accommodating the new size wheels or it could be the arches themselves catching - are the 19's a bit wide than your previous wheels ? Check on the outer edge of the tyre and the arch and see if you have any marking, if you have then it maybe an idea to look at getting the arches rolled which would remedy the problem :D

[Rutster]

Cheers for the reply janey.

The tyres i had on before were 215 / 45 R 17s.

Just looked at the back wheels and a mark is appearing on the outer edge of the tyre

Am hoping its not the suspension and getting the arches rolled could solve the problem.

Any idea how much it would cost and how much extra space it would make for the tyre and do you know anybody who has had it done?

Many thanks again.

[Rich OB]

Are you running 19's on standard suspension? Surely it must look like a 4x4!

Other than rolling the arches check the offset of the rims. 235 tyres might be too wide, I'm not sure if 225 will fit depending what the rim width is. Also it's probably worth investing in a coilover set up, less suspension travel, it will also compliment the look of the 19s.

[Rutster]

Hi Rich OB,

Yeah running it with standard suspension. imo i think it looks spot on apart from it catching on the rear wheel arches which is making me think about getting some 17" instead

235 tyres don't seem to bad

[Tango]

Cheers for the reply janey.

The tyres i had on before were 215 / 45 R 17s.

Just looked at the back wheels and a mark is appearing on the outer edge of the tyre

Am hoping its not the suspension and getting the arches rolled could solve the problem.

Any idea how much it would cost and how much extra space it would make for the tyre and do you know anybody who has had it done?

Many thanks again.

It's more likely to be the wrong offset that's causing the problem. It has to be calculated to accomodate any extra width of tyre and rim. Going from 17" to 18", 19" or even 20" diameter rims should not make a difference to clearance as the rolling radius of the tyre should remain the same regardless of rim diameter.

[Rutster]

Cheers tango,

Not sure what to do cause the wheels seemed ok on the is200 i got them off.

I didn't notice any catching or rubbing when i took it for a drive.

[Tango]

Cheers tango,

Not sure what to do cause the wheels seemed ok on the is200 i got them off.

I didn't notice any catching or rubbing when i took it for a drive.

From looking at your pic I'd say it was definitely the offset that is causing the problem, but again from the pic it looks like getting the arches rolled will solve your problem. Wozza had his arches rolled by 'Arch Enemy' when he put IS250 rims on his IS200, which was also lowered and carried a fairly heavy ICE boot build. Whoever you go to make sure they know what they're doing and especially that they warm up the paint before using the rolling tool or it may chip.

Do you have any rubbing issues on the front, either on full lock or similar to the rear?

See http://www.lexusownersclub.co.uk/forum/index.php?showtopic=69150&st=0&p=733077&hl=+arch%20+rolling&fromsearch=1entry733077

[Rutster]

Cheers tango,

Not sure what to do cause the wheels seemed ok on the is200 i got them off.

I didn't notice any catching or rubbing when i took it for a drive.

From looking at your pic I'd say it was definitely the offset that is causing the problem, but again from the pic it looks like getting the arches rolled will solve your problem. Wozza had his arches rolled by 'Arch Enemy' when he put IS250 rims on his IS200, which was also lowered and carried a fairly heavy ICE boot build. Whoever you go to make sure they know what they're doing and especially that they warm up the paint before using the rolling tool or it may chip.

Do you have any rubbing issues on the front, either on full lock or similar to the rear?

See http://www.lexusowne...=1

Hi Tango,

Popped out to a local place called Revolution Motorstore in Gateshead and they can do the rolling for £25 + VAT per arch and they said it should solve the problem as long as it doesn't catch on anything else but i don't think it can. I don't want to start forking out money only to find it doesn't solve the problem.

Have noticed the fronts rub against the plastic protector / guards but only when it's on a full lock which isn't to bad.

[Tango]

Hi Tango,

Have noticed the fronts rub against the plastic protector / guards but only when it's on a full lock which isn't to bad.

If you get fed up with that then take a heat gun to it and mould it until you have clearance.

[Parthiban]

Might just be the angle of the photo but are the wheels sticking out further than the bodywork?

[Rutster]

Might just be the angle of the photo but are the wheels sticking out further than the bodywork?

They do a little on the front but are flush on the back. Just the angle of the photo.