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Model specific boards => Golf mk2 => Topic started by: WYATT on 15 November 2009, 18:27

Title: IF you aint rubbing .... wepon of choice?
Post by: WYATT on 15 November 2009, 18:27

Alrite just wondering whats the best tool to cut bits of the arch out  ,i've been under with a stanley knife , got loads out , but it looks like a birds nest of rubber form the tyre , maybe get the Grinder out on it ? i've got it 70mm on 195/50/15's and she's a big bumper  , or maybe will the rubbing going away once enough is worn down , they are brand new tyres so so it might just be while thye are being settled in ,



Joe

Title: Re: IF you aint rubbing .... wepon of choice?
Post by: dan7 on 15 November 2009, 18:51

Maaaattte, what are you doin'?! Are they the wrong offset wheel or something? My 7x15 ATS Cups never rubbed, even with coilies wound near enough right down! They wore 195 45 rubber, wheels ET20.

Title: Re: IF you aint rubbing .... wepon of choice?
Post by: WYATT on 15 November 2009, 19:00

What they could be hanging out in the arch to much ?  , i've got 6J wheels but i must admit that its pretty bumpy around here ,



Joe

Title: Re: IF you aint rubbing .... wepon of choice?
Post by: dan7 on 15 November 2009, 19:16

What wheels are they? Mine NEVER rubbed once, and you can see by my pic, its low!!!

Title: Re: IF you aint rubbing .... wepon of choice?
Post by: WYATT on 15 November 2009, 19:45

i've got some BMW e30 , BBS's


Joe

Title: Re: IF you aint rubbing .... wepon of choice?
Post by: Alec on 15 November 2009, 20:08

BBS? you got spacers on em aswell or somethin? 15"s shouldnt rub

Title: Re: IF you aint rubbing .... wepon of choice?
Post by: WYATT on 15 November 2009, 20:23

No just the wheels , got the 16v hubs , if that makes it different ,


Joe

Title: Re: IF you aint rubbing .... wepon of choice?
Post by: fishnchipsx2 on 15 November 2009, 20:39

My 14" E30 BBS used to rub front and rear, with 185/60s. 

My line of attack was to remove plastic arches and trim down with Stanley knife, scrape off as much underseal as poss from the rear arch lips, and use a hammer and dolly to fold the lips up.  Gave them some paint just before they completely folded up, then some underseal when finished, then reattached trims.

I did borrow an arch roller and heat gun off a mate, but gave up with it after a while.  Much easier with a hammer!

Title: Re: IF you aint rubbing .... wepon of choice?
Post by: Chris-White on 15 November 2009, 20:44

Quote from: Sir Digby Chicken Ceasar on 15 November 2009, 20:08

BBS? you got spacers on em aswell or somethin? 15"s shouldnt rub

bmw runs low offsets.
The bmw fit mims i had were et13 to give you some idea.

Title: Re: IF you aint rubbing .... wepon of choice?
Post by: WYATT on 15 November 2009, 21:18

haha nice one yeah i just gave it some with the hammer and its gone is sweet ,

All of thise ET22 or something i dont have a clue about all that ?


Joe

Title: Re: IF you aint rubbing .... wepon of choice?
Post by: theclash on 15 November 2009, 21:27

Quote from: WYATT on 15 November 2009, 21:18

All of thise ET22 or something i dont have a clue about all that ?


Joe

say no more...... :wink:

Title: Re: IF you aint rubbing .... wepon of choice?
Post by: Neo Badness on 15 November 2009, 23:49

This may be of some use to you?

http://www.1010tires.com/WheelOffsetCalculator.asp