lowered Z4 ?

s4nye · 01-22-2016, 04:56 PM

Hi, is anyone else having issues with tires wearing out the inner fender liners? I have H&R springs on my 03 Z4.

3002 tii · 01-22-2016, 07:08 PM

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Originally Posted by s4nye

Hi, is anyone else having issues with tires wearing out the inner fender liners? I have H&R springs on my 03 Z4.

Many of the Z's here are lowered. If you're rubbing that means you're most likely using the wrong rim size (width/offset) or too tall of a tire. Try dialing in some negative camber, that might help.

Vanne · 01-22-2016, 09:42 PM

check your toe in too.. lol.. inner fender liner, not inner tire.. disregard.. don't worry about me, i am running on severe lack of snooze.

jra · 01-23-2016, 11:16 PM

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Twixboy · 01-25-2016, 11:27 AM

What size rims (diameter, width, offset) are you running? What size tires do you have?

3GFX · 01-25-2016, 01:19 PM

The tires look a little tall in profile.

What are your specifications?

Also....any more shots of the car? I love those wheels!

s4nye · 01-25-2016, 02:54 PM

This set up came off my 335i. 18x8 et 35 in front 18x9 et33 rear. 225/40 front. 255/35 rear. I have no issues from the rear tires. Lower profile up front?

Steeler · 01-25-2016, 03:22 PM

I have 235/40/18 on 8.5 et 35 with zero rubbing
You are a fair bit lower than me though.
What is your camber set to?
Take a photo from low down from the rear along the side so we can see the set up.

s4nye · 01-25-2016, 07:38 PM

Couldn't get to the rear of car, I will get better pics tomorrow.

Twixboy · 01-26-2016, 09:18 AM

You are running stock tire sizes for the OEM Z4 staggered setup from 2003, but your wheel widths and offsets are different. Compared to OEM, your rear wheels have 11mm more clearance to the strut housing and extend an extra 23mm on the outside of the wheel. Your front wheels have 12mm more clearance to the strut housing and extend an extra 12mm on the outside of the wheel, which is the same as using a 12mm spacer and shouldn't cause rubbing. Let us know what you find out w/the camber/toe.

Twixboy · 01-26-2016, 09:35 AM

I was just thinking, the 03 is getting up there with mileage so your OEM shocks could be shot too. I think we all assumed you upgraded to firmer shocks when you got your H&R springs, but just wanted to throw that out there.

s4nye · 01-26-2016, 10:12 AM

I'm actually installing koni adjustable in the spring.

s4nye · 01-26-2016, 11:04 AM

Car has 84k miles

01-22-2016, 04:56 PM	#1
s4nye Private First Class 5 Rep 170 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: hegins pa iTrader: (2)	lowered Z4 ? Hi, is anyone else having issues with tires wearing out the inner fender liners? I have H&R springs on my 03 Z4.
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Vanne Down Under!! 1621 Rep 4,294 Posts Drives: 2007 Z4MC Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Dubai iTrader: (4)	check your toe in too.. lol.. inner fender liner, not inner tire.. disregard.. don't worry about me, i am running on severe lack of snooze. __________________ 2007 EuroSpec Z4///MC - Building/Developing Z4 GT3 Powered by Last edited by Vanne; 01-24-2016 at 06:15 AM..
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Twixboy Captain 124 Rep 904 Posts Drives: '04 Z4 3.0i 6spd Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: MA iTrader: (2)	What size rims (diameter, width, offset) are you running? What size tires do you have?
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3GFX Captain 723 Rep 912 Posts Drives: 2003 BMW Z4 3.0i Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Ontario iTrader: (0)	The tires look a little tall in profile. What are your specifications? Also....any more shots of the car? I love those wheels!
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01-25-2016, 02:54 PM	#7
s4nye Private First Class 5 Rep 170 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: hegins pa iTrader: (2)	This set up came off my 335i. 18x8 et 35 in front 18x9 et33 rear. 225/40 front. 255/35 rear. I have no issues from the rear tires. Lower profile up front?
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01-25-2016, 03:22 PM	#8
Steeler Colonel 2429 Rep 2,704 Posts Drives: Built not Bought 04 Z4 VF Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Kitchener Ontario Canada iTrader: (2)	I have 235/40/18 on 8.5 et 35 with zero rubbing You are a fair bit lower than me though. What is your camber set to? Take a photo from low down from the rear along the side so we can see the set up. __________________ W2A Intercooled Vortech V3Si, custom ducting, Alpha N, 60# Bosch,2.62 pulley, multi port WMI, Severn Tuning(pokeybritches), Tial, magnaflow,SS race muffler, 42 design,3.91LSD, H&R, Hotchkis,ST coils,Konis, Megan camber arms, AKG SS, Nylon mounts, Poly bushings, Carbon interior, CF Aero.APEX
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01-25-2016, 07:38 PM	#9
s4nye Private First Class 5 Rep 170 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: hegins pa iTrader: (2)	Couldn't get to the rear of car, I will get better pics tomorrow. Attached Images
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01-26-2016, 09:18 AM	#10
Twixboy Captain 124 Rep 904 Posts Drives: '04 Z4 3.0i 6spd Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: MA iTrader: (2)	You are running stock tire sizes for the OEM Z4 staggered setup from 2003, but your wheel widths and offsets are different. Compared to OEM, your rear wheels have 11mm more clearance to the strut housing and extend an extra 23mm on the outside of the wheel. Your front wheels have 12mm more clearance to the strut housing and extend an extra 12mm on the outside of the wheel, which is the same as using a 12mm spacer and shouldn't cause rubbing. Let us know what you find out w/the camber/toe.
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01-26-2016, 09:35 AM	#11
Twixboy Captain 124 Rep 904 Posts Drives: '04 Z4 3.0i 6spd Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: MA iTrader: (2)	I was just thinking, the 03 is getting up there with mileage so your OEM shocks could be shot too. I think we all assumed you upgraded to firmer shocks when you got your H&R springs, but just wanted to throw that out there.
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01-26-2016, 10:12 AM	#12
s4nye Private First Class 5 Rep 170 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: hegins pa iTrader: (2)	I'm actually installing koni adjustable in the spring.
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01-26-2016, 11:04 AM	#13
s4nye Private First Class 5 Rep 170 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: hegins pa iTrader: (2)	Car has 84k miles
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