Clearance issue on stock RS3

[Theexscientist]

Wondering if anyone else on here has had any experience with rubbing of the inside of the front rims on the suspension on a stock car.


I understand that it could be likely if you have modded your car, put on wider rims, different off set for example but this is a completely stock 2022 Audi RS3.

The front wheels are very wide, think they are 265, standard suspension, not the vorsprung edition, but Audi are being less than helpful, as usual.
thanks all

[Theexscientist]

Yes, was on the OE tyre until the fronts both changed recently, that's when the rubbing became obvious, its scraped the inside of the rims,

[Theexscientist]

No, it was only after taking the front wheels off whilst replacing the OE tyres that the damage to the inside of the rims was obvious.

Still no explanation, Audi say it isn't touching and couldn't have been, just wondered if anyone else had the same issue.

[Theexscientist]

Thanks Ste372, appreciate the help.

It is unusual that the fronts are wider than the rears but that is how they were designed, it is supposed to be that way. Guess they are trying to dial out the understeer that previous fast Audis have been accused of having.

I wonder though if Audi have left a bit too little clearance on these though, especially since most cars that I've seen have the adaptive suspension. Mine is unusual in that its the base spec suspension.

Can't see how else the rims could have been scuffed on the inside though, Recon its pretty much impossible to kerb the inside of the rims!!

[Theexscientist]

Inner rim, haven't got any pictures of the suspension or the old tyres though.

[Theexscientist]

Thanks all, seems like that might be the cause. Been a tyre place I've used lots in the past and always been good previously.