I just threw on a set of g35c 18's. I had the inner part of my rear fenders rolled and that eliminated a lot of the rubbing.

There is the little tab that I guess connects the bumper to the rest of the vehicle. And the problem is that it's sticking out enough to make my tire rub when I go over decent size bumps.

Just wondering if anyone else had this problem with the same wheels since it seems pretty common that people have these on their 5th gens.

I boxed off where the tab seems to be. I couldn't get an inner picture since there's barely any room to stick a camera in and I can't jack up the car at the moment.




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WTF is a G35 "c"

In any case, that problem is common for almost everyone with any drop and a different wheel size from stock. Just cut the tab back far enough that it wont rub. I used tin-snips

 

coupe...

Haven't actually had the chance to look at the tab but I have felt it and it sticks out pretty far.. I'll look into how much I can cut it back thanks. Any other insight would be greatly appreciated

 

Just cut it man. It's not rubbing by much I guarantee you. A little 20 degree snip would probably suffice.

 

He's right OP, there really isn't a lot you need to cut to get rid of your rubbing issue. A lot of people have done it.
Does one side stick out more than the other?

 

Would it effect how the bumper is on the car in anyway? What is that tab for anyway?

By that do you mean the tabs? I'm pretty sure the tabs are equal length on each side.

 

He's talking about how much it rubs, the rear axels in our cars aren't usually 100% straight.

And no, it won't effect anything it's just part of the assembly process, The part that actually secures the bumper to the quarter panel isn't on the end where it's rubbing.

Just cut it, trust me.

 

Oh, the passenger side seems to be rubbing the most.

I will go head n cut that probably tomorrow. Thanks Tuner

 

How low are you and tire specs please

 

Was waiting for someone to ask the obvious. G35 tire specs are a little larger than 5th gen maximas. So if you still have the tires from the g35 on there, that's your problem.

 

Your bumper is totally gonna fall off brah.

 

Man something dont look Kosher with that fitment even with 19"s you should have atleast 1" of clearance are both sides that close to the bumper?

 

use the same size tires like the front........

 

I believe 1.5 drop from the S techs, correct me if I'm wrong but I think it's around there.
And 245/45



They are 18s and the fitment is fine, that one tab is just annoying as hell.
Too late for that, fresh tires on the rear. Plus I like the look of larger tires in the rear .

 

Yes it is due mainly to the larger diameter tires, nonetheless, cutting the tab will fix the rubbing and not adversely effect anything else.

Running the wrong sized tires is completely up to the OP to figure out. I ran them for months (off the G37), they're about 1" taller than stock but fill out the wheelwells perfectly appearance wise they looked great. I saw no reason to discard perfectly good tires. I waited until they were worn down a bit before swapping for the proper size.

 

Use smaller tires

 

S techs claim a 1.8 drop. And you should be running a 245/40. That's why you rub.

 

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i have s techs with g coupes and 25mm eibach spacers n it doesnt hit that tab.

 

Are you also running 245/45 tires?

 

Obviously not dude if he's not rubbing.

 

Good point ... I guess I'll have to wait until these tires wear down or sell them. Doesn't seem like it's worth cutting into the bumper if its only the tire size that's causing it... It's hardly an issue just annoying when happens

 

lower aspect ratio will cure the problem. Run a 245/40.

 

I figured tire size was the issue.

 

alright well thanks guys, problem solved

 

maybe thats where ur problem lies then bro man.... roll the fenders... you kinda caused this on usrelf then...

 

Already did....It's not rubbing on the fender

 

good for you... enjoy

 

THIS.....and bend the tab, dont cut it

 

^Why doesn't he just let the tire wear the tab down until it doesn't rub anymore??

 

whats funny is that it works lmao!!!... tires look like some trash but hey.. nomore rubbing

 

^LOL yep...fuked tires...worn tab lol....when i was slammed running the Gs...i had melted tires, front and back from all the rubbing on my fenders....bend that **** first

 

245/40s, and if you're low, recenter the beam with the Adjustable Rear Beam link. After that, then worry about trimming tabs. Don't complain about rubbing if you "like thicker tires" in the rear. Proper size for a G35, not a Maxima.

 

I don't know whyy all the animosity. Bending/cutting those tabs causes no damage. Running bigger tires in the rear also causes no damage. The only downfall is a few lbs extra weight, and raising the body, which if you're not on coilovers especially, is the only painful thing.

But visually, it looks much better than stock size.

Now in the FRONT, well, there's many an argument to be made for NOT doing that.

 

naw buddy...245/40/18s on those wheels...with any drop...is damn near mandatory...if you're slammed like i was...you're going to need some stretch235/40 should clear just enough if you're slammed

 

^Fender gap doesn't actually change with a taller tire, the body height does, so the actuall drop difference is the same, it's the height of the body off the ground that is less. Because of this the rubbing factor is no different.

 

This is true.

I just think the car is dropped more than the 1.5" that you may claim. From the Tien website it says that those S Techs are anywhere from 1.7" - 2.3" You might be around the 2" or more drop if you rubbing with onle 245/45 18s. That dont make sense. You should have plenty room. I have Eibach Springs and it says a 1.3" drop in the fron and I have 245/40 18s and still have plenty of room.

 

indeed it does...my car sits taller right now than it did w/ the 245/40s than w/ the 245/45s i currently have on the car right now..and yes the fender gap grew some more, it didnt 'fill the gap' as one would think #experience. like i said...245/40s are great w/ a drop...running 245/45s..you can do that w/o any issues of rubbing or anything of that sort if you're at stock height

 

Both are changed. The aspect ratio makes the tire "thicker" so ground clearance is raised, and the fender gap is reduced.

 

yes it'll sit higher, but the gap doesnt change. If it seems like it does, its simply a visual misconception due to the added black (tire)

Yes, the tire gets taller. The G35 is approx 1" taller overall than the Maxima's stock size. The GROUND CLEARANCE is increased, but FENDER GAP DOES NOT CHANGE. Again, any visual increase in gap is stricktly visual, not real. You can measure it a million times with all kinds of different tires. THE ONLY THING that changes is body height, and clearance front to rear.

If you really think it through you'll understand why this is true. The tire is attatched to the hub, which is attatched to the strut, which is attatched to the upper mount which is attathced to the body. If you increase/decrease tire height the body follows suit in direct proportion. thusly, installing shorter tires would actually net you lower body height, but wouldn't change the suspension angles, nor would it change the fender gap.

 

^^^^ this.... so simple but made to be so complicated lol