New Wheels Rubbing.

[CraigW]

Trial fitted my Oz Super T's today and took the car for alittle spin. The wheels are just rubbing at full lock.

Driver Side.

Passenger Side.

The rubbing on the arch liners/plastic arent a problem as I can slightly modify them for it to stop. But its the rubbing on the chassis leg.

The wheels have 205/45 tyres on them. I dont know if the rubbing is because they are new tyres and the tread isnt worn at all.

Any suggestions/advice is more than welcome.

Craig.

 

[crezz]

just a question, how come you choose 205 wides?

 

[CraigW]

just a question, how come you choose 205 wides?

I went with 205 wide tyres for several reasons.

1) they are a 7j wheel
2) After alot of research on the here I found thats the size that should be on there
3) I was recommended to go with that size and
4) To try and keep the rolling radius as close to the steels as possible.

I really tried to get away with 195 wide tyres but I was told not to.

 

[peter_cupra197]

spacers? just 10mm or somethin? just a thought

 

[CraigW]

spacers? just 10mm or somethin? just a thought

I did think of that, but if I can id prefer not to,if I can get away with it as I would be making the front track even wider.

 

[F2 Stu]

I run 215's on a 7j on the front and dont get that!

 

[CraigW]

I run 215's on a 7j on the front and dont get that!

Im now confused . Could a 60mm drop have anything to do with it??

Should have mentioned that it was lowered 60mm. If thats the problem then I think coilovers will have to be purchased.

 

[F2 Stu]

Combination of wheel offset, camber & the ride height, I somtimes get a little rubbing in those ares whilst driving a track day but not day to day driving.

 

[CraigW]

Combination of wheel offset, camber & the ride height, I somtimes get a little rubbing in those ares whilst driving a track day but not day to day driving.

Offset is ET35. I know the camber is alright because I got it checked/adjusted recently.

I may make a 2mm spacer at workto push the wheel out just enough.

 

[F2 Stu]

Then I would say you're too low or the suspension has too much travel

 

[CraigW]

Then I would say you're too low or the suspension has too much travel

I thought thats what you would say. Coilovers it is then so I can raise the car up abit.
I loved how it was sitting though with the wheels .

I only get the rubbing on the chassis leg on full lock.

 

[Brummy]

I had the same symptoms on my old Red Mk2, but learnt to live with the odd scrubbage.
That was running on 16" multispokes too

 

[CraigW]

I had the same symptoms on my old Red Mk2, but learnt to live with the odd scrubbage...

Im thinking that aswell tbh. Once I 'modify' the arch liners it will then only catch the chassis leg on full lock. And how often on the road do you use full lock??

You dont know anything about wheel bolts do you?

 

[Brummy]

No fella not really , but go have a looksee on Wheel wh0res.. theres a section on there devoted to offsets etc.. *just DONT go loooking in the SALES section.. its dangerous!!

 

[CraigW]

No fella not really , but go have a looksee on Wheel wh0res.. theres a section on there devoted to offsets etc.. *just DONT go loooking in the SALES section.. its dangerous!!

Dont worry about it mate. Im just trying to find out if I will get away with using the standard bolts from my steel wheels with the Oz's to save me buying new ones.

Used them today on the test fit and everything seemed secure and they were sitting right, but I want a definite answer before they are on permanently.

 

[Brummy]

I did on my old red one

 

[CraigW]

I did on my old red one

Ollie said he did the same thing with the Ronals on his red one.

The bolts seemed to be seated correctly and were holding the wheel on. Wobbled it when it was jacked up and it was secure.

 

[suj]

i'm sure the bolts should be fine mate, i'm sure the thickness of the steelies and your new ones are about the same (i mean the thickness of the hole walls)

and brummy WW is annoying, everytime i go on there i want to buy like all the alloys lol (but i might get some audi pepperpots for my sisters a3 for her b'day)
and where were you today? tut tut lol

 

[F2 Stu]

Steel wheels vs aftermarket wheels have different a seating, you really need to get tapered seating wheel bolts instead of the radiused one you've got on now

 

[CraigW]

Steel wheels vs aftermarket wheels have different a seating, you really need to get tapered seating wheel bolts instead of the radiused one you've got on now

Should of said the wheels Ive got are a set of Seat Sport Oz's from a mk3 Cupra R and they are a radius seating on them.