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Model specific boards => Golf mk5 => Topic started by: BuckieGTI on 19 November 2009, 23:43

Title: Tyre Scuffing..
Post by: BuckieGTI on 19 November 2009, 23:43

Hi, new to all this forum stuff. Just got myself an mk5 5 door in tornado red. First GTI I've had and loving it. Only problem I've had is tyres scuffing when hitting a bump. They are non standard 18" RS6 style wheels. Has anyone had a similar problem??

Title: Re: Tyre Scuffing..
Post by: Gene Hunt. on 20 November 2009, 07:15

Got edition 30 alloys on my GTI & no problems with them.I think it's down to the replica wheels you have & they proberley have the wrong offset.Hi by the way. :smiley:

Title: Re: Tyre Scuffing..
Post by: dan_apps on 20 November 2009, 08:43

is the car lowered?

Title: Re: Tyre Scuffing..
Post by: Ed30DSG on 20 November 2009, 08:59

What are they rubbing on? The wheel arch, wheelarch liner or upright?

Title: Re: Tyre Scuffing..
Post by: BuckieGTI on 24 November 2009, 00:50

I think they might be touching the edge of the arch or the liner, its hard to tell to be honest, the car hasn't been lowered so a bit miffed to be honest.
might just have to buy some new wheels :grin:

Title: Re: Tyre Scuffing..
Post by: Pando on 24 November 2009, 05:28

It ain't hard to tell

Get your head in there with a torch, it will be quite apparent by the fresh scuff marks

Then decide if it a major issue of just needs some material removing, depending on whats touching

Title: Re: Tyre Scuffing..
Post by: corgi on 24 November 2009, 09:16

What sized bumps? Is it all bumps? Or is it if you drive over speed bumps at, say, 50 mph?

Title: Re: Tyre Scuffing..
Post by: hib747 on 24 November 2009, 15:15

I have the 19" rs6 alloys along with lowering springs on mine. I've never had any scuffing. You should get a garage to look at that i think.