What's this #%^@ing noise

[Goldmember]

Ever since we rebuilt my front end (ball joints, outer tie rods, struts) and put my 17's back on, I hear what sounds like the tires rubbing the inner fenders when I'm backing up with the wheels turned (or as I'm turning the wheel) at low speed. Any ideas? I never hear the sound at any other time.

Still have some random squeaks/rattles in the front end but what the hell, the car is 11 years old!

 

[Hybridbird]

Mine does that too at or near full lock,I have found marks from my tires rubbing the plastic trim in the wheel well,you might want to check that.

 

[Mr. OAM]

Definately look on the backside of the tires for any wear indication to be safe. I presume you've had the car aligned since you got it back together?

Steve

 

[Goldmember]

Yes, I had it re-aligned immediately after.

I can see what looks like tire rub on the inner fenderwell- the plastic pieces- I presume this might be it?

 

[Hybridbird]

There's your noise my friend.

 

[bobtsgt]

mine use to rub on the liners as well. Took them out and problem solved :coolsmiley: