Wheel Rubbing questions

[Blake2043]

I have Stock M3 Rims in the front and rear, i bought the car about 6 months ago from Florida. I only have one question, when i cut it hard while going slow my front wheels will rub? i have no idea why! could it be my suspension? any help would be great because im probably going to be spending my Christmas money on something for my car soon! thanks.

 

[Blake2043]

Come on! No one ever answers my posts, i need help!

 

[Tom]

You have stock E36 or E46 M3 wheels? It could be because of your tires being too wide. Has this happened recently or from the time you purchased it?

 

[Blake2043]

They are stock e36 rims, 7.5 Width in the front and 8 in the back, i want to get some e46 m3 replica's but im afraid they would rub even worse. They have always had a bit of rub when i would turn in a parking lot or something, but here lately it has began to do it more.

 

[Tom]

I assume you have 17x7.5 wheels in the front correct? Do you know what tire size you are currently using?

I believe the proper size is:
Front - 225/45/17
Rear - 245/40/17

 

[Kirby]

Come on! No one ever answers my posts, i need help!

Be patient! You only gave 4 hours for responses, and most people here don't own an E36 M3, so how quick of a response can you expect?

 

[Blake2043]

I assume you have 17x7.5 wheels in the front correct? Do you know what tire size you are currently using?

I believe the proper size is:
Front - 225/45/17
Rear - 245/40/17

yes i do have 225/45/17 but i still dont know why it rubs? im thinking it could be a saggy suspension or something like that?

 

[Tom]

Sounds like it could be a worn suspension. Try getting an alignment first or replacing the dampers to see if that helps. Depending on the mileage, you may also consider replacing the front control arm bushing as well since it affects the camber.

 

[Blake2043]

Any clue how much each of those replacements would cost?

 

[Tom]

Any clue how much each of those replacements would cost?

It depends on what type of dampers you are going for.

Konis go for $170.00(Front) each and $132.00(Rear) each on TireRack.com

You can get the Urethane Bushings from Autohaus Arizona ($ 51.15) or Bimmerworld ($69.00).

I'm estimating it's going to be a 3 hour job for the two.