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Model specific boards => Golf mk3 => Topic started by: CJA321 on 16 September 2011, 00:42

Title: rear tyre scrub.
Post by: CJA321 on 16 September 2011, 00:42

Hey guys wondering if you would have any advice for me.
I have a mk 3 3 door on stndard springs with 17" wheels on 225/45/17 tyres.
I bought the car with the 17s and they are allmost brand new vw replicas and look really good in ny opinion.I will upload photos shortly.

The problem is with weight in the back the tyres are getting torn to pieces on the outside edge.. and its not just over bumps, the arches are basicly sitting on the rear wheels.

Any easy fixes? heard a rumor about 40 profile tyres but cant see 5 percent making that much differance.

any input would be much apreciated. thanks in advance

- callum

Title: Re: rear tyre scrub.
Post by: gtiballs61 on 16 September 2011, 08:24

Roll arches/ inner lip. 40/17 tyres.
Maybe some negative Camber.
Coil overs?

Title: Re: rear tyre scrub.
Post by: boneybradley on 16 September 2011, 08:24

you might not scrub with 205/40x17 (correct mk3 size) as your tryes are too big!

Title: Re: rear tyre scrub.
Post by: Len on 16 September 2011, 08:54

Actually you can use 215/40
I have the 17x8 wheels with them on to prove it!
225 you can use with 5mm spacers!

Title: Re: rear tyre scrub.
Post by: Wayne on 16 September 2011, 10:57

225/40´s are too wide you need 205/40´s

Title: Re: rear tyre scrub.
Post by: boneybradley on 16 September 2011, 12:27

Quote from: Len on 16 September 2011, 08:54

225 you can use with 5mm spacers!

len he said the tryes were catching on the outer arch....surely spacers will make it worse or make the wheels unfitable?



(I guess the offset is different to yours) b.tw 205/40 and use something like falken tryes (as they are nice and square on the sidewalls unlike some other bulgy makes)

Title: Re: rear tyre scrub.
Post by: Len on 16 September 2011, 12:59

With 225's they should rub against the struts! So he must have incorrect offset wheels!

Title: Re: rear tyre scrub.
Post by: CJA321 on 16 September 2011, 13:42

Thanks for your replies guys. Theyre not rubbing on the strut at all. just the outside edges. would the 205/40's do the job then? Ill upload a photo when im home. at work atm :-( thanks again

Title: Re: rear tyre scrub.
Post by: Wayne on 16 September 2011, 14:38

 switching tyres should help, what offset are the wheels?

Title: Re: rear tyre scrub.
Post by: Screech16v on 16 September 2011, 19:30

Look at these bodgers  :grin:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-ayqAB1AcRQ&NR=1

Title: Re: rear tyre scrub.
Post by: CJA321 on 17 September 2011, 13:44

Haha thats great :-P i like the plate on that golf. looks abit past its best thou id say haha!!!
Im not sure of the offset. There 5 spoke alloys, look very very similar to mk 4 or 5 replicas. and they fit straight onto the hubs without spiggot rings so id say there very close to being a good fit.

Title: Re: rear tyre scrub.
Post by: CJA321 on 18 September 2011, 11:41

(http://i1114.photobucket.com/albums/k530/CJA321/Phonephotos2050.jpg)

Hopefully thats works.... not entirly sure how to upload photos

Title: Re: rear tyre scrub.
Post by: Wayne on 18 September 2011, 11:58

They are Audi RS6 Reps

Title: Re: rear tyre scrub.
Post by: CJA321 on 18 September 2011, 12:36

Any idea the offset etc on those? Would they okay with 205/40's?

Title: Re: rear tyre scrub.
Post by: Wayne on 18 September 2011, 12:40

Quote from: CJA321 on 18 September 2011, 12:36

Any idea the offset etc on those? Would they okay with 205/40's?

Should be a 35 offset as a guess and they will be fine with 205/40.