265/35R19 Michelin Alpin PA4s rubbing up front

Ephe · 11-06-2020, 04:50 PM

Just got some new tires (Michelin Alpin PA4) today for driving during the clean winter days and decided to get summer sizes. 265/35R19 (12mm spacer) up front 295/35R19 (15mm) in the rear and at full lock they rub a bit. I wouldn't say its awful sounding but its definitely noticeable. Anyways I was wondering what would be my options to deal with this problem? tires are inflated to 31.4 PSI according to the onboard computer.

Car is not lowered and alignment has not been altered at all from factory. Only the addition of the spacers 12mm in the front and 15mm in the rear. Riding on stock 19" rims.

Passenger side wheel fully locked to the left, rubs slightly on the front fender liner

Driver side fully locked to the left, rubs slightly on the back fender liner

Wheel straight.

Excuse the super dirty wheels.

T1M3LESS · 11-13-2020, 06:45 PM

Your tire sizes are aggressive for a winter setup...

Did you try removing your spacers?

I'm running 255/35/19 275/35/19 (sottozeros) with 10/12mm spacers and have no issues.

I ran 15mm spacers last winter and was rubbing on dips.

YKIGI · 11-13-2020, 09:26 PM

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Originally Posted by T1M3LESS

Your tire sizes are aggressive for a winter setup...

Did you try removing your spacers?

I'm running 255/35/19 275/35/19 (sottozeros) with 10/12mm spacers and have no issues.

I ran 15mm spacers last winter and was rubbing on dips.

Tim3less, u run your build in the winter ?

Looking good op

T1M3LESS · 11-14-2020, 11:26 AM

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Originally Posted by YKIGI

Quote:

Originally Posted by T1M3LESS

Your tire sizes are aggressive for a winter setup...

Did you try removing your spacers?

I'm running 255/35/19 275/35/19 (sottozeros) with 10/12mm spacers and have no issues.

I ran 15mm spacers last winter and was rubbing on dips.

Tim3less, u run your build in the winter ?

Looking good op

Hey,

Yes, I drive my car in the winter, unless there is heavy snow / salt on the street.

I run my winter setup more for safety reasons — for when the temperature drops

964+ · 11-14-2020, 08:22 PM

Can you please check your treads? Do they go opposite directions like this??

Sold 1 sided snow tires? https://f80.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=1775123

Ephe · 12-09-2020, 11:17 AM

Ended up heating up the plastic and pushing it in a bit. Still rubbed slightly but went away after a bit more treadwear.

Appreciate the responses.

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Ephe Enlisted Member 7 Rep 42 Posts Drives: e92 m3 Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: surprise iTrader: (0)	265/35R19 Michelin Alpin PA4s rubbing up front Just got some new tires (Michelin Alpin PA4) today for driving during the clean winter days and decided to get summer sizes. 265/35R19 (12mm spacer) up front 295/35R19 (15mm) in the rear and at full lock they rub a bit. I wouldn't say its awful sounding but its definitely noticeable. Anyways I was wondering what would be my options to deal with this problem? tires are inflated to 31.4 PSI according to the onboard computer. Car is not lowered and alignment has not been altered at all from factory. Only the addition of the spacers 12mm in the front and 15mm in the rear. Riding on stock 19" rims. Passenger side wheel fully locked to the left, rubs slightly on the front fender liner Driver side fully locked to the left, rubs slightly on the back fender liner Wheel straight. Excuse the super dirty wheels. Last edited by Ephe; 11-06-2020 at 05:07 PM.. Reason: adding images.
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Ephe Enlisted Member 7 Rep 42 Posts Drives: e92 m3 Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: surprise iTrader: (0)	Ended up heating up the plastic and pushing it in a bit. Still rubbed slightly but went away after a bit more treadwear. Appreciate the responses.
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