wheels rubbing . Query!!

[paul2508]

i know its a common problem wit the fto's but my wheels are rubbin and wondering is It an issue within the nct test. I hav 225's on her at the moment. I'm just worried they'll turn the car and hear that awful sound. Cheers

[StewyD32]

Im guessing your car is lowered as well?
I think the best option would be 215. I don't think it'll an issue unless your ripping the arch liner to pieces and ruining your tyres
If I were you I'd pull back your arch liners a little and that would take care of that. If it's actually rubbing of your arches ya should get 215s or roll the arches.

[Sebastian]

It has something to do with the offset also .
check that , you might need spacers ?

I'm not sure if it's a problem @ the nct , but they will fail you if the wheel plastic arches are ripped/very damaged .

[paul2508]

hav spacers on to allow clearance for Calipers. I know 215's Will be better. Gonna change them after nct. Ah Ill just put It through. Best pre nct check is the test itself IMO.least ill know Wat needs attention etc. Cheers lads

[Muad_dib77]

Have you considered larger spacers?

[paul2508]

Have you considered larger spacers?

hav 20mm spacers fitted . You can see the tyre hittin the arch liner when wheels are locked. I'm sure 215's would really help.

[paul2508]

Im guessing your car is lowered as well?
I think the best option would be 215. I don't think it'll an issue unless your ripping the arch liner to pieces and ruining your tyres
If I were you I'd pull back your arch liners a little and that would take care of that. If it's actually rubbing of your arches ya should get 215s or roll the arches.

you know anywhere that roll arches. Went to one garage before and told me he Couldn do It .only reason i thought It Couldn be done. Must look into this

[Muad_dib77]

Have you considered larger spacers?

hav 20mm spacers fitted . You can see the tyre hittin the arch liner when wheels are locked. I'm sure 215's would really help.

Fair enough, wouldn't really want to go over 20mm in the spacer department...

[StewyD32]

Im guessing your car is lowered as well?
I think the best option would be 215. I don't think it'll an issue unless your ripping the arch liner to pieces and ruining your tyres
If I were you I'd pull back your arch liners a little and that would take care of that. If it's actually rubbing of your arches ya should get 215s or roll the arches.

you know anywhere that roll arches. Went to one garage before and told me he Couldn do It .only reason i thought It Couldn be done. Must look into this

I wouldn't have a clue Paul. I think you need a special machine to do it properly.
When I got my spacers etc and had some rubbing someone to me to get a metal bar jam it in and apply pressure to the arch and go at it. Not going to name any names as their on this site..... Richard

[goz_83]

No No No....THATS ALL WRONG. You need an over sized angle grinder for these delicate jobs. No arches = no rubbing

[paul2508]

i actually hav two wheels wit decent tyres's on them which require on spacers to clear Calipers. Could i put these on instead. Same design as my new wheels just different colour. Can they say anythin about them not being the same as seas wheels if i fit them.