catch_twotwo 0 Posted January 15, 2006 Well I knew that 17" wheels would be a squeeze with a 40mm drop, but I'm getting some rubbing on full lock and was wondering if there's anything I can do about it. I know that the German TÜV is tough on that sort of thing... So on full lock the rear of the wheel rubs on the arch liner..... Anything to be done ? Maybe spacers ? or is that just going to make my problem worse :?: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Furkz 0 Posted January 15, 2006 shouldnt rub with 40mm drop mate... how wide are they whats their offset Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
catch_twotwo 0 Posted January 16, 2006 Not sure on the offset offhand.... but they 17x7 I'll have to check the offset tommorrow. What should they be to prevent rubbing ? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Furkz 0 Posted January 16, 2006 17x7 soounds good prob et40 or et38 if their rubbing Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
catch_twotwo 0 Posted January 16, 2006 Ok, sounds like I was mis-sold then as I was assured it wouldn't be a problem... So what if anything can I do to correct it ? Short of changing the wheels :?: Spacers :oops: and if so how much would you recommend? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bally 0 Posted January 16, 2006 Im running 17's with double the drop...... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
catch_twotwo 0 Posted January 16, 2006 Im running 17's with double the drop...... What offset though ? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flusted 0 Posted January 16, 2006 remove the liners? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
catch_twotwo 0 Posted January 16, 2006 remove the liners? Well I was thinking that.... but wanted to see if there was a more elegant solution to the problem. Checked the offset with the shop and it's ET35 :?: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Phil K 0 Posted January 16, 2006 Mine rub slightly on full lock - which tbh didn't suprise me... can't say I'm all that bothered either as it's only slight - spacers may resolve the issue though 8) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
catch_twotwo 0 Posted January 16, 2006 Well looks like I'll go with some spacers as a solution. So... for those that have done this before. Should I go 3mm or 5mm spacers ? and rear as well as fronts I guess. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bally 0 Posted January 16, 2006 Im running 17's with double the drop...... What offset though ? ET38 I think.. Im running 5mm spacers & 1degree neg camber.. I get rub on full lock.. dont bother me though.. I still have inserts fitted, well whats left of them :lol: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
selbekk 0 Posted January 16, 2006 I run 205/35/17s and I also get a tiny bit of rubbing on full lock. But then again, how often are you on full lock when you're driving over 5 mph? How much are they really gonna rub? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
