Before changing wheel, just change the lug nuts. It is possible that 1 of your lug nut is bottoming out and not torquing the wheel. You dont have to lift the car for changing the nuts, just replace one at a time. I hope that will fix the issue.
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Kal just want some extra bucks from you. OE lugs definitely fit the replika. That is even claimed on their website.
Struja
“Frost”
That is exactly what I was going to ask... if this was a facelift issue, in which case, I am still screwed.
Did he offer an solutions for those of us with the face lift?
IMHO face lift has nothing to do with the tire/wheel rub. It is not rubbing on front fascia. As per my understanding there is no change in knuckle where it is rubbing.
Struja
“Frost”
So this doesn’t explain why many with these rims are problem free and now a few people have a problem. What I am more interested in, is whether there is a solution.
I just had 187s with Pirelli Sottozeros installed on a 2016 facelift last Friday and I thought it felt like rubbing/friction when I left the grocery store on Sunday. I’ll have to check again.
Worth noting I’m not using OEM nuts. They are the black ones PMC sold me.
I’m interested to hear if your spacers worked.
Worth noting I’m not using OEM nuts. They are the black ones PMC sold me.
I’m interested to hear if your spacers worked.
SmartElectric
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I have an old 2013 Model S, VIN 6xxx, so my experience might be different.
Sorry if I was unclear, I was switching from Replika RIM to OEM rim, the lug nuts I purchased with the Replika rims would absolutely not fit the OEM wheel, could not torque the nut.
2013 with 21" turbine lugs and have not noticed any rubbing on my replika winter setup. But I don't know if I ever maxed out my steering while reversing! I'll have to give it a shot and report back.
As for the quality of the product, it is perfectly fine for a winter setup imo. The thickness and durability of the paint isn't very good but other than that they are fine.
As for the quality of the product, it is perfectly fine for a winter setup imo. The thickness and durability of the paint isn't very good but other than that they are fine.
Tested this morning. No rubbing sound and took a picture of rim, no scratched paint.
The lug nuts dont make sense because you would feel the wheel being loose on the highway in a major way. Car wouldn't be drive able.
The knuckle doesn't make sense because it moves with the wheel, it is not stationary, the caliper is mounted to it.
Maybe suspension? Do you have air or spring suspension? Mine is air.
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Struja
“Frost”
Wow a lot of discussion here. I had a similar issue but am not sure it's the same one. My problem, and I posted on this site, was the balancing weights that Kal Tire used were too thick. Took the car back after figuring out it was one of the weights and the problem was solved. Not sure if it is the same issue, but have not read anyone suggesting checking this.
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