Rear arch tyre rubbing

Allo crew.

I've got a lowered '90 cabby in a ridiculous paint-job.

The rear tyres often kiss the arch when going a bit rapid over bumps or there's weight in the back.

Just replaced the rear suspension shock & springs — ride smoother, but issue still there. Can't have it constantly rubbing the shoulder of the tyres down… pricey & dangerous.

Anyone got any ideas/recommendations to sort this out?

Arch roller folk don't seem happy to work on it because of the body kit, and I can't find a body shop to grind the lip nearby.


The weapon in question ↓

Wheels/tyres are too wide and/or the car is too low.

You really can't lower a Mk1 Golf that much without losing available travel, which makes it horrible to drive on normal roads.

Add wider tyres into the mix, and the problem is even worse - assuming you actually have suspension with the proper bump stops to prevent body contact.

What size wheels and tyres do you fitted to the car?

Cheers crew.

I've got 195/50/R15 tyres on the car right now, the smallest that I can have on the 15 × 7 wheels.

It's just the shoulders that kisses over bumps.

Google your wheel size and it seems 45s will be better than 50s…

I can't comment form personally experience as I'm on standard wheels.

Have a read here or lots more info on the web..

https://vwgolfmk1.org.uk/forum/index.php?page=topicview&id=running-gear_2%2F7j-x-15-inch-wheel

Excellent! Thanks folks!