tire rubb on the rear A arm
#1
tire rubb on the rear A arm
I put this on the Tire and Wheel pros section, but am kinda curious if anyone else has first hand experience with this.
The rear tires on my 97 Avenger ES are worn to the belts on the inner side, and wondering if this is caused from too wide of tire, or if I need some suspension work. The tires are stock I am assuming, since I bought it used, 215 50 series on 17 inch rims. They look like they fit well, but i am guessing with the car full of my offspring and the lil misses, we are sagging it down and causing it to rub.
Any tips would be helpful. Thanks
The rear tires on my 97 Avenger ES are worn to the belts on the inner side, and wondering if this is caused from too wide of tire, or if I need some suspension work. The tires are stock I am assuming, since I bought it used, 215 50 series on 17 inch rims. They look like they fit well, but i am guessing with the car full of my offspring and the lil misses, we are sagging it down and causing it to rub.
Any tips would be helpful. Thanks
#2
RE: tire rubb on the rear A arm
well, ive never had that problem, but i doubt it would be rubbing if it's stock. sounds like camber issues, some "toe out" or is it in...well anyways. could be a bad ball joint or something of the sort. if worst comes to worst get it checked by a garage or alignment shop. dont know if that'll help.
#4
RE: tire rubb on the rear A arm
ORIGINAL: bgm
some "toe out"
some "toe out"
I would say, if you're bouncing around a little too much on bumps and dips or if the bottom scrapes on driveways or entrances, you could have suspension issues.
Oh btw, 215/50/17 is the correct tire size for a 97 ES.
#6
RE: tire rubb on the rear A arm
I havent felt and serious bumping, and it doesnt drag the driveway, but I did notice the shocks looked like they might be the original shocks/struts still, so I am planning to upgrade those, just have to get it inspected for state registration first. The rust factor up here in cold snow country is agravating. I did the front brakes just because, and the rotors were welded on with rust, They came off in pieces. The car seems to ride fine, but I agree with the weiging down factor, since both tires have even tread wear. I will know more after today.