20" Poblem

[Chetovil]

I am very new to this. I have a 2001 Lincoln LS V8. I recently purchase 20" Zinik Wheels w/ 245/35/20 Tires. Car looks awesome. Problem is everytime I hit a dip on a road it hits the frame. I put spacers on the springs and it does not work. I was told to put new struts. Mechanic stated don't need them. I went back to the original 17" until I figure out how to fix this problem. Last option will be to sell the rims. Again I am very new with this. Can someone please help.

 

[NYC LS8]

Probably the wrong offset on the wheels. Do you know what the offset is for them?

 

[Justin00LS]

What is the offset on your 20" wheels? 245/35/20 has a tire diameter of 26.8", the stock wheels have a diameter of 26.3", so I'm pretty sure the height of the tire is NOT the problem since its within 0.5". Sounds like the wheels to me.

 

[Chetovil]

Sorry very new. How do I find out what is the offset? Really appreciate your help.

 

[pektel]

Uh Oh... you didn't check offset? Which wheels did you buy?

 

[PGA2B]

What model of Zinik?

 

[Chetovil]

20x8.5" Zinik 14 Ferrara Wheels w/ 245/35/20 Tires.

 

[PGA2B]

Wrong Offset. There is a guy here in KC that has the same wheels and they are like a 30mm offset. Go to local wheel shop and have them check the offset. Those will need to be milled at a machine shop if you can find one willing to do it.

 

[NYC LS8]

I found two wheels that are 20" and 5x108. One said an offset of 15, the other 42.

 

[rickztahone]

were these wheels on a previous LS?

 

[TDUB]

My rims are 20"s and they rub because my car has the sprint 1.75" lowering springs. I think the offset if 38 positive will rolling the fenders remedy this?

 

[rickztahone]

that's a huge drop, i don't know if even rolling the fenders will help.

 

[KD00LS]

Not sure if it'll remedy the problem but it's gotta help.