pablo_vr6 0 Posted November 15, 2004 hey all - got my TT 6spokes on yesterday and while they look brilliant they are scrubbing badly on the back. Im running the same 215/40/17 rubber that was on the superelggeras I had (ET35) which never rubbed so whats the best plan forward? I can get 205/40/17 tyres or can I get 3mm milled off the rims in an engineering place to make them ET35 like the leggys were? opions welcome!! cheers -pablo Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
daves16v 1 Posted November 15, 2004 I would NEVER alter the geometry of any wheel by removing material...........you would most likely weaken them. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kevin Bacon 5 Posted November 15, 2004 Yeah unfortunately there isn't enough meat on the wheel's mounting face to remove 3mm. The bolts would just wear through the remaining metail in no time and wouldn't be strong enough to support the weight of the car either. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pablo_vr6 0 Posted November 15, 2004 nps :) will 205s solve the problem? have read that people use these but mine is lowered too. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kevin Bacon 5 Posted November 15, 2004 205s should help but different brands have different shoulder profiles and widths, but overall the skinnier rubber should alliviate the problem. Are they ET32 7.5s? TT comp people (ET31) seem to be OK and they have to use spacers at the rear! How low are you? As a rough idea, with those RHs on (ET35 8s with 215 rubber) and 35-40mm lowering, there is no rubbage at all. I'm guessing you're a fair bit lower if you're having problems? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RS VR6 0 Posted November 16, 2004 Roll your fenders... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pablo_vr6 0 Posted November 16, 2004 that might work fine on the rear but not on the front I think :( Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
