e.k. Posted April 21, 2009 Share Posted April 21, 2009 I have an LS400 (1993) and thought my tires were too big in the back. It turns out, that the front and back are the same. My problem is that any type of a bump, small or big, my back tires scrape against the frame. I replaced the tires about 8 months ago and have new tires not used. The 2 back tires are again all shredded where they scrape. If I go around a curve at a decent speed, I get a long scrape until I even out. Also, if I brake hard, my car will swerve. Does anyone have an idea on how to fix this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcrome04 Posted April 21, 2009 Share Posted April 21, 2009 Get an alignment.. I'm assuming your car is lowered? Do you have a conventional setup, or air susp? Mileage? what you describe just sounds like the tire rubbing on the fender when the body moves... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1990LS400 Posted April 21, 2009 Share Posted April 21, 2009 Does anyone have an idea on how to fix this? Yes. Use tires of an appropriate size. Your car came from the factory with 225/60-16 tires. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
e.k. Posted April 21, 2009 Author Share Posted April 21, 2009 Does anyone have an idea on how to fix this? Yes. Use tires of an appropriate size. Your car came from the factory with 225/60-16 tires. The car is not lowered. I'll recheck the tires. That would take care of the scratching of the tires. Any ideas on the car jerking to the right when I brake hard? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcrome04 Posted April 21, 2009 Share Posted April 21, 2009 Not lowered and rubbing like that?? what size are your tires? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eatingupblacktop Posted April 21, 2009 Share Posted April 21, 2009 Any ideas on the car jerking to the right when I brake hard? Siezed caliper. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Threadcutter Posted April 21, 2009 Share Posted April 21, 2009 Any ideas on the car jerking to the right when I brake hard? Siezed caliper. (Left side) siezed caliper........Pulls to the right Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcrome04 Posted April 22, 2009 Share Posted April 22, 2009 Tire size??? Hellooooo? Heeerrrreeee op op op :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SKperformance Posted April 23, 2009 Share Posted April 23, 2009 Where are the tires touching? Sounds like bad suspension with the need of an alignment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
e.k. Posted April 26, 2009 Author Share Posted April 26, 2009 Tire size???Hellooooo? Heeerrrreeee op op op :D When I bought the car, they told me it wasn't the stock tire size. I don't know what size it is. When I bought new tires, they did tell me that the tires were too big for the normal size (16?) and apparently I had wide tires. I didn't have any options other then some expensive tires. I thought they were just trying to get a lot of money. It's the outside edges that touch. What I'm thinking is that I might have to get new rims that fit the original size of 16". The car doesn't bounce any bit more than normal it just scratches over bumps and curves. Also, when I brake hard, my car pulls to the right. You've helped me with this issue with the calipers so I'm going to change them out. But to answer your question, no, the car is not lowered. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
e.k. Posted April 26, 2009 Author Share Posted April 26, 2009 Tire size???Hellooooo? Heeerrrreeee op op op :D When I bought the car, they told me it wasn't the stock tire size. I don't know what size it is. When I bought new tires, they did tell me that the tires were too big for the normal size (16?) and apparently I had wide tires. I didn't have any options other then some expensive tires. I thought they were just trying to get a lot of money. It's the outside edges that touch. What I'm thinking is that I might have to get new rims that fit the original size of 16". The car doesn't bounce any bit more than normal it just scratches over bumps and curves. Also, when I brake hard, my car pulls to the right. You've helped me with this issue with the calipers so I'm going to change them out. But to answer your question, no, the car is not lowered. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
e.k. Posted April 26, 2009 Author Share Posted April 26, 2009 When I bought the car, they told me it wasn't the stock tire size. I don't know what size it is. When I bought new tires, they did tell me that the tires were too big for the normal size (16?) and apparently I had wide tires. I didn't have any options other then some expensive tires. I thought they were just trying to get a lot of money. It's the outside edges that touch. What I'm thinking is that I might have to get new rims that fit the original size of 16". The car doesn't bounce any bit more than normal it just scratches over bumps and curves. Also, when I brake hard, my car pulls to the right. You've helped me with this issue with the calipers so I'm going to change them out. But to answer your question, no, the car is not lowered. Tire size???Hellooooo? Heeerrrreeee op op op :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
17LexusOwner Posted April 27, 2009 Share Posted April 27, 2009 What the mechanic told you was right. Your tires are too wide. Check your sidewall and look for the numbers like XXX/XX/XX I'm gonna guess you have something like 245/70/16 on there. Unless you have aftermarket rims. Do you have AM rims? -Regarding the pull, it's most likely a seized piston or else contamination on your brake pads Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
e.k. Posted April 27, 2009 Author Share Posted April 27, 2009 What the mechanic told you was right. Your tires are too wide. Check your sidewall and look for the numbers like XXX/XX/XXI'm gonna guess you have something like 245/70/16 on there. Unless you have aftermarket rims. Do you have AM rims? -Regarding the pull, it's most likely a seized piston or else contamination on your brake pads I'll check the tire size again. In regards to the rims, I do know they are considered wide-sport rims. I'll also look into the pistons and the brake pads. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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