I got some new 17" rims with Winter Tires (215/55/17) to replace old 215/45/18 rims and tires on my 2007 MS 6. These 17" rims came from 2006 Ford Mustang GT. The ride is much more comfy due to that I feel less bumps on the road.
However I noticed that sometimes when I go over some bigger bumps on the road or if I sometimes make the turn onto the curb, there would be a bit of metal grinding noise coming from the rear (either from the left or right side).
I am debating whether to return back my old 18" tires, and if I should just buy 18" winter tires. This metal girding sound happens intermittently (ie. it's not constant - for example tonight I drove about more than 150kms, have heard it only 3-4 times), thus I am not worried very much, but I am concerned if this is good/safe in the long run.
What are you thoughts guys?
Would 5mm spacers at the rear remove this issue?
However I noticed that sometimes when I go over some bigger bumps on the road or if I sometimes make the turn onto the curb, there would be a bit of metal grinding noise coming from the rear (either from the left or right side).
I am debating whether to return back my old 18" tires, and if I should just buy 18" winter tires. This metal girding sound happens intermittently (ie. it's not constant - for example tonight I drove about more than 150kms, have heard it only 3-4 times), thus I am not worried very much, but I am concerned if this is good/safe in the long run.
What are you thoughts guys?
Would 5mm spacers at the rear remove this issue?
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