15” 205 rubbing

[Lowered and Louvered]

Hi folks, I put 15” 205 50 tires on bbs wheels on my 2002, rolled the fenders.It worked pretty well, it still rubs the front inner fender, This is nice car, looks “stock”. Lowered a bit, should I hammer in the spot where is rubs? I don’t think spacers will help much. Anyone did this?

[John_in_VA]

This was discussed in the past week or so.  Some have hammered - even provided photos.

[TobyB]

did this.

 

moved wheel forward by shortening tension rod.

 

moar caster.

 

big winning.

 

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2008 SPU champion

 

[Gordon]

What's the offset of your wheels?  Lots of 15" 4X100 wheels out there but most of them have a high offset for a FWD car.  The consensus tire size for a 15" wheel on a 2002 is 195/50-15.   Before you spend any money on tires/wheels, spend some time in this thread. https://www.bmw2002faq.com/forums/topic/142446-tires-and-wheelrims-fitment-guide/

Edited November 27, 2022 by Gordon

[danco_]

I've got a set of these on my car and they have a ton of castor adjustability. 

 

It's not the cheapest solution, but it's the least invasive.

 

2002 Adjustable Control Arms | PEEKS

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Trick parts for your BMW 2002. Made in Redondo Beach, CA. USA

 

 

Edited November 27, 2022 by danco_

[Ian]

+1 for the PEEKS adjustable control arms.