[52172]

Has anyone had this issue and then cleared it by adding more neg camber with camber plates? I'm running a 245/40/19 and am considering getting camber plates to add neg camber to try and clear the bolts and mounting tab. I'm currently on factory msport suspension but want a set of 7th gen Fortune Auto Coilovers. Running a 19x8.5et+30 bbs lm knockoff. Probably should have got a 35 series front tire, but didn't want super low profile for wheel protection. I already have 1/2 deg neg camber with adj powerflex camber bushings so could run neg 2-3 deg up front if I got the fortune auto coilovers. Main question who cleared the mounting tabs with neg camber? Let's hear your story. Thanks

[eschantra]

My wife's 328i had 245/40-19s on 19x8.5 et35 wheels with stock sport suspension. No rubbing whatsoever, even when it was pressed into service as an impromptu autox car after I hit a deer with the Mustang right before an event. Maybe a little more offset will help it clear, though if you plan on going low, extra negative camber wouldn't hurt.

[52172]

My wheels are et 30 so that’s a 5mm difference. I’ll probably try adding more negative camber but I’ll have to go 1/2” lower as it will be with coils. Spacers would just decrease the offset right not raise it?

[M4_GTS]

19x8.5 ET30 with 235/40/19. I have no issues with rubbing at all. But I do have the factory knuckles that gives an extra -0.5 camber.

[52172]

Originally Posted by M4_GTS

19x8.5 ET30 with 235/40/19. I have no issues with rubbing at all. But I do have the factory knuckles that gives an extra -0.5 camber.

I’m running the same -.5 camber with powerflex bushings but my tires are 245/40/19. I know my rubbing is pretty minor so I must just need 5mm clearance. I’m leaning towards going 1/2” lower with coilovers but adding another neg 2 deg camber for a total of 2.5-3. Should clear the fender mounting tabs. I’m also thinking of shaving the tabs for a couple more mm of clearance.

[M4_GTS]

Originally Posted by 52172

I’m running the same -.5 camber with powerflex bushings but my tires are 245/40/19. I know my rubbing is pretty minor so I must just need 5mm clearance. I’m leaning towards going 1/2” lower with coilovers but adding another neg 2 deg camber for a total of 2.5-3. Should clear the fender mounting tabs. I’m also thinking of shaving the tabs for a couple more mm of clearance.

So are you running -0.5 or an extra -0.5 from factory spec? I am running an extra -0.5 from factory spec which brings me to -1.1.

Also, the extra camber from powerflex bushing is likely pushing the bottom out and not pushing the top in. Where as the factory knuckles pushes the top in and keeps the track width the same. Suspension geometry is not easily explained and some ppl might not understand how it works.

[52172]

My camber is at neg .7 and neg .8 with the bushings. That was all they could get. I’m just wondering if camber plates would allow me to clear the mounting tabs?

[MacklinUSOB]

I just dealt with this issue. Very common E90s. Had to Dremel that outer tab completely off. I have 245/40/18 RS4s which actually measure to 256 with -1.8 camber up front and it still hit hard with the wheel completely straight. F80 LCA and TS on my car do reduce clearance, so I'm not entirely sure you'll fix it by just adding more camber.

The bushings do increase neg camber, but as said above, move the entire hub outwards and the top of the wheel with it.

[52172]

Originally Posted by MacklinUSOB

I just dealt with this issue. Had to Dremel out that outer tab completely. I have 245/40/18 RS4s which actually measure to 256. I am at -1.8 camber up front and it still hit hard. F80 LCA and TS on my car do reduce clearance, so I'm not entirely sure you'll fix it by just adding more camber.

The bushings do increase neg camber, but as said above, move the entire hub outwards and the top of the wheel with it.

How did you relocate the tab? Was it hard? Is there a thread? Thanks

[MacklinUSOB]

Originally Posted by 52172

How did you relocate the tab? Was it hard? Is there a thread? Thanks

I'm out and about right now and search isn't cooperating, you should find many with a search for "fender tab".

There are two study screws in there holding it together, I didn't bother relocating the one I removed since it felt just as solid afterward. It wasn't hard with the basic Dremel with a cutting blade. Mark on the tab where it starts protruding into the well, disassemble and trim down the plastic clips. Resemble then Dremel the metal portion down to that point. Use a sanding head to smooth out the edges. Fin.

[MacklinUSOB]

Originally Posted by 52172

How did you relocate the tab? Was it hard? Is there a thread? Thanks

I'm out and about right now and search isn't cooperating, you should find many with a search for "fender tab".

There are two study screws in there holding it together, I didn't bother relocating the one I removed since it felt just as solid afterward. It wasn't hard with the basic Dremel with a cutting blade. Mark on the tab where it starts protruding into the well, disassemble and trim down the plastic clips. Resemble then Dremel the metal portion down to that point. Use a sanding head to smooth out the edges. Fin.

[52172]

Originally Posted by MacklinUSOB

I'm out and about right now and search isn't cooperating, you should find many with a search for "fender tab".

There are two study screws in there holding it together, I didn't bother relocating the one I removed since it felt just as solid afterward. It wasn't hard with the basic Dremel with a cutting blade. Mark on the tab where it starts protruding into the well, disassemble and trim down the plastic clips. Resemble then Dremel the metal portion down to that point. Use a sanding head to smooth out the edges. Fin.

So there's 2 bolts in there and one can be eliminated pretty much? Is it the one protruding the most? Or which is the one to eliminate?