[m20e3087]

Just noticed this during wash, haven't seen it before since I last washed it two weeks back. Running 275/35 PS4S on the rear. Anyone else with 275 or wider noticed any rubbing? It's strange, I am running this setup for about 4 months, haven't had any issues even when I pushed her.

[Daytona_550]

I have different tires but this pic might help. I haven't had any rubbing.

[Caduceus]

That shouldn't happen. Do you have spacers on the wheels? Have you checked the wheel alignment - specifically the rear camber?

With correct camber setting, the edge of the tyre should travel inside the metal edge of the guard at full compression. Even with a 275 vs OEM 265 tyre.

Contact with the plastic arch liner may still be possible at full compression but that takes a big, hard dip or a couple of large pacific islanders in the back seats on EOM springs ;-) But if it's rubbing the guards, I think something is amiss.

PS. my comment is based on OG M2 with 275/35-19 MP4S. On the M2C, YMMV,

[DriverDaily]

Which version of PS4S do you have?

275/35r19 PS4S SL - 8.9" tread width
265/35r19 PSS (OEM) - 9.4" tread width
275/35r19 PS4S XL - 9.8" tread width


It's probably not the primary cause, but it could be a contributing factor.

[m20e3087]

Originally Posted by Caduceus

That shouldn't happen. Do you have spacers on the wheels? Have you checked the wheel alignment - specifically the rear camber?

With correct camber setting, the edge of the tyre should travel inside the metal edge of the guard at full compression. Even with a 275 vs OEM 265 tyre.

Contact with the plastic arch liner may still be possible at full compression but that takes a big, hard dip or a couple of large pacific islanders in the back seats on EOM springs ;-) But if it's rubbing the guards, I think something is amiss.

PS. my comment is based on OG M2 with 275/35-19 MP4S. On the M2C, YMMV,

It's only on one driver rear side, other side is fine with no issues. Stock 788 and no spacers.

[m20e3087]

Originally Posted by DriverDaily

Which version of PS4S do you have?

275/35r19 PS4S SL - 8.9" tread width
265/35r19 PSS (OEM) - 9.4" tread width
275/35r19 PS4S XL - 9.8" tread width


It's probably not the primary cause, but it could be a contributing factor.

It's the XL version

[eeyang92]

Photo is kind of blurry but honestly it looks like paint protection film peeling off or just rocks chips and sling from the tires.

[VisualEcho]

From what I can see in the pictures, that is NOT tire rub, as it's on the OUTSIDE.

What am I missing here?

And with a 275/35 you should NOT rub anywhere but the top of the fender liner. Even the 888R, which runs wide as hell, isn't known to rub in a 275/35 on stock wheels/suspension.

I'd say what you have is completely different.

Besides, you'd clearly see any rub on the tire.

[nearwater4me]

I’m with the guys here, I don’t think that’s tire rub.
It seems like you have tire dressings,
You sure it’s not some stubborn oil/dirt buildup?
Unless you have crazy wide spacers, it shouldn’t rub like that.