Rear wheel not centred in the wheel well

Installsplus · 07-01-2015, 09:30 PM

Noticed that I have more space on one side of my wheel well. Not sure if it's just the design or alignment is off. A buddy of mine noticed it and now it's bugging me. pics attached. They r both the same in each side. Seems like wheel is pushed forward towards the front of the car about 1/4 inch

JesseInSb · 07-01-2015, 09:32 PM

Isn't this just a difference in caster?
Pictures aren't working by the way.

Installsplus · 07-01-2015, 09:34 PM

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Originally Posted by JesseInSb

Isn't this just a difference in caster?
Pictures aren't working by the way.

Not sure but it looks weird

Here are some pics

Leonardo629 · 07-01-2015, 10:06 PM

what are we looking for?

Harry Da Hamster · 07-01-2015, 11:10 PM

Check the rear trailing arm. They're made of thin sheet metal and flimsy. It's not a load bearing suspension arm but a nasty curb could bend it easily

Beemdog · 07-02-2015, 12:29 PM

Hang a weighted string from the high point of the wheel arch on level ground. The string should pass over the center of the wheel logo cap. Front and rear gaps are not necessarily symmetrical with the wheel, depends on the car's fender design. Since both sides are the same, that is a positive sign as far as damage goes.

Installsplus · 07-02-2015, 04:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Beemdog

Hang a weighted string from the high point of the wheel arch on level ground. The string should pass over the center of the wheel logo cap. Front and rear gaps are not necessarily symmetrical with the wheel, depends on the car's fender design. Since both sides are the same, that is a positive sign as far as damage goes.

Took these pics today. I think there is just more space on the one side where the bumper is

Installsplus · 07-02-2015, 04:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Installsplus

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Originally Posted by Beemdog

Hang a weighted string from the high point of the wheel arch on level ground. The string should pass over the center of the wheel logo cap. Front and rear gaps are not necessarily symmetrical with the wheel, depends on the car's fender design. Since both sides are the same, that is a positive sign as far as damage goes.

Took these pics today. I think there is just more space on the one side where the bumper is

Pics

M3Bimmer77 · 07-03-2015, 12:05 PM

I still don't invest and what we are looking for.

Installsplus · 07-03-2015, 06:56 PM

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Originally Posted by M3Bimmer77

I still don't invest and what we are looking for.

It's fine nothing is bent. There is just more space where the bumper and tire meet

007_e350 · 07-03-2015, 07:56 PM

That doesnt seem right, could be in an accident, are u the first owner

Installsplus · 07-03-2015, 07:57 PM

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That doesnt seem right, could be in an accident, are u the first owner

Second owner. No paint work on any panels measured paint with a paint meter. Removed all rear trunk liners. Need to compare with other m3's

Installsplus · 07-03-2015, 07:58 PM

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Originally Posted by 007_e350

That doesnt seem right, could be in an accident, are u the first owner

Second owner. No paint work on any panels measured paint with a paint meter. Removed all rear trunk liners. Need to compare with other m3's

Hopefully someone can check there car to compare

ZEEM3R · 07-03-2015, 09:55 PM

I see what you mean. I haven't noticed this on my car but I'll check in the morning and report back. But there's deff more space on one side compared to the other.

Installsplus · 07-03-2015, 09:57 PM

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Originally Posted by ZEEM3R

I see what you mean. I haven't noticed this on my car but I'll check in the morning and report back. But there's deff more space on one side compared to the other.

Pls do give me peace of mind. Thanks

K_style · 07-04-2015, 01:33 AM

Not sure on M, but had same issue on my 240 that was bad subframe bushing.

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