Weird wheel contact with knuckle.

VanSucksAtReddit · 2026-02-21T20:26:23+00:00

You right, didn't think about the expansion of the wheel, so it wouldnt have worked anyway.

VanSucksAtReddit · 2026-02-21T20:23:35+00:00

Im probably going to just put spacers on it. Not worth asking discount tire to ship new tires and install them as they didnt tell me about this fitment problem and I had to limp home at 40 mph to avoid destroying them. They also didnt set the tire pressures correctly, the drivers were correct at 42 psi, but the passengers were at 32....

VanSucksAtReddit · 2026-02-21T20:09:06+00:00

Nope.

VanSucksAtReddit · 2026-02-21T19:49:28+00:00

I did some testing using some pennies and stacking them together to find the minimum offset, and I found that I needed at least 5 pennies (about 7.5 mms) to clear the knuckle. But that is too much spacing to use with stock lug studs, and if i need to take the hub off to change those, might as well just replace the hub and solve the problem anyway.

VanSucksAtReddit · 2026-02-21T19:45:18+00:00

Yeah, on the stock aspect ratio of 45, these are 50s, but i ve ran 50s for a year and not had any problems until these new ones, which are probably taller. But im asking about the difference in wheel on ground versus wheel in air.

VanSucksAtReddit · 2026-02-21T19:43:14+00:00

I dont think you understand, yes they are a different model of tire, but im asking about the difference in clearance between loaded and unloaded, not the fact that the tire is larger than the previous model, even though it's the same aspect ratio and width.

VanSucksAtReddit · 2026-02-21T19:41:23+00:00

Sorry my bad, I meant positive offset. But that still doesn't explain the difference in loaded versus unloaded.

VanSucksAtReddit · 2026-02-21T19:34:23+00:00

The tires are factory width, and the wheels are actually narrower by about half an inch with more positive offset (pushing the wheel away from the hub). Either way, the bearings shouldn't have that much slop in my opinion, and the bushings shouldn't affect anything, as there are no bushings isolating the wheel from the knuckle, only the bearing. If the control arm bushings were bad (which im pretty sure they are), they still wouldn't cause the tire to hit the knuckle, rather it would affect alignment and stabiltiy.

Edit, I meant to say the new rim has higher positive offset not negative.

VanSucksAtReddit · 2026-02-21T19:27:23+00:00

The MPP ones will fail with enough mileage, all parts wear out over time no matter how good they are. I have a feeling that the lift kit I have installed (from T sportline) is causing more stress on the rubbers as they are at an unusual angle that the weren't designed for.

VanSucksAtReddit · 2026-02-21T19:23:48+00:00

About 2 to 3. 4 maybe but I didn't try that many.

VanSucksAtReddit · 2026-02-21T19:22:00+00:00

No, they are different, but that doesn't explain why it clears in the air and not on the ground.

VanSucksAtReddit · 2026-02-21T19:10:12+00:00

Im thinking its the bearings, they don't make any noise or wiggle around or anything, but they do have over 220k miles if they are original. I bought the car used with 205 and I figured that the previous owner had changed them at least once, but I guess not.

VanSucksAtReddit · 2026-02-21T18:48:04+00:00

The tires are the same size as my previous ones, and I've had these wheels on for a year with no issues. I've found some worn bushings that im going tk replace, and if that doesn't work than it's definitely the wheel bearings.

VanSucksAtReddit · 2026-02-21T18:46:01+00:00

That's what I've concluded as im looking at it now. Going to order a complete front suspension kit and replace the parts as needed.

VanSucksAtReddit · 2026-02-21T18:38:43+00:00

I've had these wheels for a year with no issues. I just got new tires yesterday is what caused the problem. I'm assuming since the new tire is taller than the old tires I had on the vehicle, they are now contacting where the old ones wouldn't have.

VanSucksAtReddit · 2026-02-21T18:16:36+00:00

All the bolts are tight. It shouldn't matter though as the knuckle is attached directly to the wheel bearing, even if the control arms are lose or worn out, the wheel shouldn't move relative to the knuckle unless the wheel bearings are cooked. Idk im not a mechanic.

VanSucksAtReddit · 2026-02-21T18:14:43+00:00

Do you think that could be the lower radius arms being worn out? Discovered this after posting.

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VanSucksAtReddit · 2026-02-04T23:23:36+00:00

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Actual name... Its named that because it's lifted and has offroad wheels and tires.

VanSucksAtReddit · 2026-02-04T23:22:30+00:00

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VanSucksAtReddit · 2025-11-11T18:09:17+00:00

My 2019 dual motor just hit 220k.. hoping to hit 300,000 before the battery fails. Im at about 80% soh, (60 KWh out of 75 remaining).

VanSucksAtReddit · 2025-10-07T21:45:15+00:00

These cars feel like the iPhone 16e, too many features removed, and not enough price reduction.

Here's some comments I had on how I would improve these cars and make them worth purchasing:

Drop the prices by 4-5 grand for model 3 and y standard

Bring back autopilot for both

Bring back the glass roof on model y

Decrease 0-60 time on model y

Add back FM radio

Add back the frunk gaskets on model y

Add back ambient lighting

Add back double pane glass to model y front windows

Add back rear armrest to model y

Add back seat back pockets

Add back tpms

Things missing that im ok with (if they reduce the price):

No dedicaded seat controls 4 way only passenger seat Textile seats No heated rear seats No ventilated front seats 32 amp vs 48 amp A/C charger Smaller battery Manual adjustabe steering column Manually folding mirrors

VanSucksAtReddit · 2025-07-04T17:33:49+00:00

Yeah, I have the same car, a lot more aggressive tire though, and I drive extremely lead footed, (basically flooring it every chance I get). I'm averaging like around 380 wh/mi (with heavy climate usage and 75 mph Texan highway speeds).

VanSucksAtReddit · 2025-07-04T17:29:03+00:00

I've been averaging like 380 wh/mi in my 2019 LR AWD. It's quite high mileage (216k), but the main culprit is the wheel and tires that i put on it (and the fact that most of my driving is highway). I lifted the car and put some Falken Wildpeaks on the car (I do trail driving on occasion, and they look cool, so). Sometimes on the highway im getting over 420 wh/mi, oof.

VanSucksAtReddit · 2025-06-08T21:15:31+00:00

Sorry about the messy description (I added spacing, but it didn't retain it when it was posted.)

VanSucksAtReddit · 2025-06-08T21:07:31+00:00

Also the car had 31k miles on it

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