just put some a3 wheels on but there rubbing , whats best to do

[shogun]

ive taken my 5 stug mk 3 gti alloys off with 205 50 15s on and put some audi a 3 wheels with 205 55 16s on but now they rub on the rear struts when cornering , the fronts are fine , and it rolls fine its just when the tyre leans on the rear it catches , what are the correct spacers for this , also im on a budget has anyone got any??

[shepgti]

wrong tyre size you need a 45 prfile not 55

[boneybradley]

yeah wrong tryes.......go for 195/45x16 for extra clearance! (or 205's if you really want but you may still need a spacer if lowered)

[shogun]

yes i know there the wrong size but ive just bought them 2nd hand and the tyres are like new , so im not buying new uns , im lowering the car next week 30mm , so ill need spacers on the rear , whats the best ones to get for a mk3 , or has anyone got 2

[Deano2711]

Hi Mate     I would try 5 mm spacers as I think 10mm would push them onto the arches. I had a similar problem with mine when I bought them. Like yours I am reluctant to buy all new tyres when the wheels have three virtually brand new tyres on. I altered my spring plate with the help of an angle grinder and solved my problem!!!!!!!  Have a look at this on E.Bay -350258031202     Hope this helps
Cheers     Deano

[boneybradley]

just remember your speedo will be about 7-8% out (and that's an under read!! at 75 you'll actually be doing 81....)
don't be getting points due to the wrong tryes!!

checker for you http://www.venommotorsports.com/library/tirewheelcalculator.asp

[Deano2711]

just remember your speedo will be about 7-8% out (and that's an under read!! at 75 you'll actually be doing 81....)
don't be getting points due to the wrong tryes!!

checker for you http://www.venommotorsports.com/library/tirewheelcalculator.asp

Too right the wheel calculator is brilliant and it is right. I was driving down the lanes last night and coming into the villages the sign was flashing slow down to 40 and my speedo was reading 40. Mine is approx 8 to 10 percent out.     Deano

[Wayne]

Going to be easier in the long run to change the tyres.

[shogun]

would it be safe to shave a bit off my spring plates , i mean just enough to stop em rubbing :embarassed:

[Deano2711]

It would obviously not be recommended mate but I did mine last week and used the angle grinder to shave off about 5mm to clear the tyres. There is about an inch clearance between the edge of the plate and the spring. I tested mine on a yard full of pot holes before going on the road and have had no problems yet whatsoever (touchwood).   Just make sure that there is plenty of rim left to hold the spring but because of the tension in the spring if the spring is over by the rim you have a problem anyway!!!!!!!   Mine is great now and even with me, the missus and the two kids in the back I get no rubbing at all.   

It's your decision and I cannot condone doing this but I could not wait until I got spacers but as I said before spacers would have pushed my tyres onto the arches.  Let me know what you decide (out of curiosity) but remember the plates (and rim) are there for a reason.

Hope this helps     Deano