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Model specific boards => Golf mk3 => Topic started by: hatefulmk3 on 14 April 2009, 17:15

Title: front wheels rubbin
Post by: hatefulmk3 on 14 April 2009, 17:15

mk3 with 205/40 17 and lowered all round but rubs on the front around corners. would the best thing be to roll the arches as it only rubs slightly but is realy anoyin. any advice how to do it or prices at a garage or any1 who can help me do it as i dnt hav the kit to do it?? will i need 2 spray the arches after too??

thanks
ben

Title: Re: front wheels rubbin
Post by: spunkymonkey on 14 April 2009, 20:12

Put a bit of camber on the front. point the wheel tops in slightly. Problem solved!

Its just a matter of adjustment, maybe £30-£50 for camber/tracking setup.

Title: Re: front wheels rubbin
Post by: Wayne on 14 April 2009, 21:19

As above tweak the camber and you should find it ok.

Title: Re: front wheels rubbin
Post by: ian24driver on 15 April 2009, 06:13

Got the same problem having fitted TT alloys and suspension kit, just a bit of scrubbing on harsh bends.

Never really understood the whole camber adjustment,but i need it tracking and camber due to the new suspension so im told, if i got the camber to 'toe in' would it cause uneven tyre wear?, or any other problems anywhere else?

Cheers.

Title: Re: front wheels rubbin
Post by: bratty on 15 April 2009, 08:17

if it aint rubbin you aint dubbin! :D

Title: Re: front wheels rubbin
Post by: Len on 15 April 2009, 08:27

How low is your car?

I have those size tyres and mine doesnt rub!

Have also had 215/40's on and still no problems!

Title: Re: front wheels rubbin
Post by: ian24driver on 15 April 2009, 20:06

Not too low i think, prob around 70mm drop on the fronts, and its only on full lock it catches, its a little annoying but dont want to shread my tyres, would a bit of 'toe in' help this?

Its going to Nott'm alignment to be tracked etc as ive heard they are good.

Title: Re: front wheels rubbin
Post by: Len on 15 April 2009, 20:30

Well get it all checked camber/toe/tracking as you should do after lowering!

But on that drop you shouldnt have any problems.

Title: Re: front wheels rubbin
Post by: spunkymonkey on 15 April 2009, 21:14

A little camber will affect the tread wear, but it wont eat it as long as its just a bit and the tracking is ok.

Title: Re: front wheels rubbin
Post by: kells on 15 April 2009, 22:02

mine catches a bit too on harsh bends if i take them at speed, im about 70mm down rocking the 8" D90's

Title: Re: front wheels rubbin
Post by: hatefulmk3 on 15 April 2009, 22:30

Ok cheers ile take it to a good garage and tell them the crack n see wot they can do with it and let u all no how it goes
Thanks