Tires not being flush after changing rims ?

[parkfantacy]

So today, finally put the new wheels in with OE tires, but surprisingly not flush! Never heard of this issue with OE size tires. The mechanic claimed he did the job properly but the front tires still came out a bit as you can see. No spacers no wider tires, don't know if should give extra while, or must to do alignment?

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[black_sedan]

Installation is not the problem here, you cant change the offset or width of the wheels with improper install.

If you wanted the wheels to sit further in the fenders, you need a different offset or width.

 

[parkfantacy]

Installation is not the problem here, you cant change the offset or width of the wheels with improper install.

If you wanted the wheels to sit further in the fenders, you need a different offset or width.

The wheel's specs are 19x10.5 +34, 19x9.5 +23, it is even designed for mkv. The rear ones are fine, the front ones are flush with the fender but tires go out +5mm. I'm also worried about rub issue once the car lowered.

 

[Sub-MkV]

What you need is a drop and it should camber inwards a bit to where it's flushed.

 

[parkfantacy]

What you need is a drop and it should camber inwards a bit to where it's flushed.

Do you mean to lower the suspension? I do reckon it would improve once adjusted the camber.

 

[Sub-MkV]

Do you mean to lower the suspension? I do reckon it would improve once adjusted the camber.

yes lowering the suspension

 

[parkfantacy]

yes lowering the suspension

Great. I do have a lowering spring installation work coming up this week. Will find out after alignment.
Silly question: Did all of you guys adjust the camber especially after changing larger tires/wheels?

 

[Mk5Frank]

.. it’s cause the offset of your wheels buddy. It’s more aggressive than stock. You good here.

 

[parkfantacy]

.. it’s cause the offset of your wheels buddy. It’s more aggressive than stock. You good here.

I'm now aware of that. Just trying to cope with this to stay away from any legal issue (>10mm out is illegal). My bet is to changing the camber when doing alignment.

 

[suicidaleggroll]

Silly question: Did all of you guys adjust the camber especially after changing larger tires/wheels?

The camber isn’t adjustable on our cars without additional components, it is what it is, but negative camber will increase when you lower the car due to the change in geometry.

 

[parkfantacy]

Update: After lowered the suspension today, the wheel is now perfectly flush. Looks amazing

 

[Andrew4Supra]

Update: After lowered the suspension today, the wheel is now perfectly flush. Looks amazing

~ Any center caps to finish the look?

 

[XtremeMaC]

~ Any center caps to finish the look?

I think yellow would fit perfectly. Perhaps you'll need it photoshopped by forum experts

 

[MisterSkiz]

Update: After lowered the suspension today, the wheel is now perfectly flush. Looks amazing

Looks great! What suspension did you end up using?

 

[parkfantacy]

Looks great! What suspension did you end up using?

H&R spring at this moment.

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