GolfGTIforum.co.uk
Model specific boards => Golf mk4 => Topic started by: Alexx on 18 November 2010, 15:33
-
Hello. Im new tot he forum so sorry if this has been discussed already...Ive got an MOT comming up but my front wheels are sticking out a good 10mm form under the arch. Ive been looking all over the internet and I cannot find any decent arch extensions. Found one set in germany but it is a +20mm which is too much.... :cry: Has anyone got any suggestions?
ps rolling arches is not an option!
-
Hello. Im new tot he forum so sorry if this has been discussed already...Ive got an MOT comming up but my front wheels are sticking out a good 10mm form under the arch. Ive been looking all over the internet and I cannot find any decent arch extensions. Found one set in germany but it is a +20mm which is too much.... :cry: Has anyone got any suggestions?
ps rolling arches is not an option!
dif alloys for mot :undecided:
-
If the wheels are sticking out then it is illegal and needs sorting asap.
-
have u got spacers on
-
have u got spacers on
or the wrong offset possibly ..
-
If the wheels are sticking out then it is illegal and needs sorting asap.
thanx Im aware of that.
dont have diff alloys so not an option.
yep ive got 15mm spacers. the weels dont fit without them tho...
-
If the wheels are sticking out then it is illegal and needs sorting asap.
thanx Im aware of that.
dont have diff alloys so not an option.
yep ive got 15mm spacers. the weels dont fit without them tho...
Might be easier to sell up and get wheels that fit.
-
Might be easier to sell up and get wheels that fit.
[/quote]
id rather not as they are too nice>>... :cool:
-
Might be easier to sell up and get wheels that fit.
id rather not as they are too nice>>... :cool:
[/quote]
Well your only option is to mod the arches, they might be nice but having to run a 15mm spacer is not good.
-
Borrow some wheels? Or buy a set of steels from a scrappy?
-
Another option is to get diffarant tyers. The wheel can stick out but as long as the tread is under then arch its ok and will pass. There will be a lot of strech on the tyer thow.
A little like this :smiley:
(http://www.torquevw.com/how_to_guides/general_alloy_wheels/tyre-stretch-02.jpg)
(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2015/2411547112_689b75ed25_b.jpg)
(http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t64/erikanderson_photos/3910001669_4ebaa1d518.jpg)
-
camber is an option
-
Well your only option is to mod the arches, they might be nice but having to run a 15mm spacer is not good.
[/quote]
thats what im thinking but I cant find any decent mods for the arches. whats bad about spacers? extra strain on the suspention?
-
Spacers are not such a big problem you can get like 50mm Spacers there will more strain on components just by lowering 10mm . Your wheels sticking out is a problem all I can think is get your arches rolled and flared.
-
A lot of strain on wheel bearings.
-
Spacers are not such a big problem you can get like 50mm Spacers there will more strain on components just by lowering 10mm . Your wheels sticking out is a problem all I can think is get your arches rolled and flared.
im in Edinburgh and there are not that many garages here (Ive only recently moved but still...) that would do such a thing. most bodywork shops either say its too complicated or the price is 300-400 per arch which I find is a bit too steep even though they might have to spray paint.
-
If I was to stick a piece of thick plastic under my arch so it just covers the wheel, would that constitute to my wheels not sticking out from under the arch?
-
Honestly mate, cant you find a set of steelies local you can buy, or borrow some wheels from a mate or something?
Flared arches are real nice and all that, but i wouldnt go through all that just to pass an MOT? :huh:
-
I would just buy some cheapo wheels or like £80 an then just swap after mot.