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Tire scrubbing on wheel opening
Posted by John Adams (more from John Adams) on Fri, 15 Jun 2001 23:48:45
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Since putting slightly oversize tires on my 91 9kT (went for 205/55 vs. 205/50), I have been hearing scrub noises occasionally. Usually this occurs when I am steering off center and encounter a dip; on the rebound, the driver's side tire and the wheel-well trim come into contact...scrub-scrub... I have not heard the noise emanate from the left wheel.
Now, I know that the tire is about .5" larger than spec, so I am pushing on the limits. But I hadn't expected the limits to be so tight, especially since 205/55 is spec for the Aero. But what I am curious to know is whether there is a simple fix for this, or is it simply what I am going to have to live with until my Kumhoes wear out? Shocks and mounting plates were replaced within 20K.
BTW, I continue to be pleased with the tires in all other respects.
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