17 inch alloy probs

[zerohero]

Has anybody had serious probs with the wheels scraping the wheel arches when accelorating, or braking hard. mine does this every time and just wondered what i can do to stop it. I think the previous owner lowered the car a little.

 

[Phil 99]

although i havent got 17"s on, the best i can think of is to have a looksie into gettin valver arches fitted, or having your current ones rolled. I dont know which is cheaper. I know 17" is the most u can go with out any arch modification.

 

[Fred@BTM]

sounds strange!!!! only happens when accelerating and braking?????

can you have a look (maybe post up a pic) of your front suspension (between the tyre and arch)

Also stick your head under the rear bumper and look to see what colour springs are fitted

 

[jonnyboy]

Do you know if the wheels are the right offset? If they are sticking out a bit too much they might hit some of the plastic liner or bumper if its on the back

 

[zerohero]

Cheers for ideas.



Have had a good look this morning all along the arches and underneath but I just cannot find any evidence of the problem, no scraping or nothing. My mechanic is scratching his head too.

The springs are black...

Am thinking of trying 16" wheels to see if it helps.



I could drive slower of course, lol.

 

[172gal]

This is the EXACT SAME PROBLEM im having, just recently put 17s on, never had this problem with the 16s. Only occurs when accelerating or braking harsh. I think its the offset of the wheels but i dont really know for sure