I don't understand!
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Old Timer
I don't understand!
Help always appriciated Regards Chris
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Old Timer
Just make it clear which is the original ET and tyres size, and what you are trying to fit now.
Cheers
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Josh
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Old Timer
New wheels 15" 195 45 6j with a 10mm spacer 25mm offset
I just dont understand it my old ones didnt rub at all!!!! ops:
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maybe the new tires sidewall bulges out a bit further? IDK
can you get the wheel mounted then let the car down to see if the rub persists once the suspension is loaded?
Josh
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Old Timer
ops: is that safe?
It literally must just a very small amount!
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thats assuming of course that you have 2-5mm to spare at the outside of the wheel; and you should.
sorry to hear about your luck.
Josh
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Et value: ???? cant see it sorry
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Old Timer
Have you checked the clearance of your original wheels. I know they didn't rub (have you checked the inner edge of the tyre?) but if they too were only within 2mm, this could be dangerous. the whole system will flexx more than that under heavy cornering.
Seems a little strange as the bigger the offset number, the closer the tyres will be to the suspension.
Hope you find a suitable fix.
Cheers
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Old Timer
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check out this site for some technical stuff and measurement calculators:
http://www.carbibles.com/tyre_bible.html
he covers several topics that are right up your alley at this point.
Josh
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at this point it could also be camber. can you see any positive or negative camber on the fronts?
Josh
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