17 oz superleggera wheel rubbing

[RayK]

im driving a MKI clio RS 172 lowered 35mm..I ve recently installed 17"oz superleggera wheel. During the first 2 weeks of driving..i didnt experience any rubbing. But today, ive heard some rubbing noise..Why does it happen after 2 weeks? I thought these oz rim has the correct offset to be put on my clio without any problem..Is it dangerous for driving if theres rubbing problem? What can i do?

 

[geordiepaul]

Hi mate welcome to the club.

I think on a MK1 with 17s and the amount of drop you have then rubbing is inevitable. It will wear your tyres quicker and unevenly.

You could get the arches rolled will cost a little but could solve your problem. Is it rubbing at the front or the back?

Paul

 

[RayK]

thanks!!

its rubbing on the back..how much does it cost to roll the arches?

 

[haitch]

40 to 8o quid m8, wot tyres u got to...iv got A539 and they have a ridge around them which doesnt help, mines got oz too bin dropped n rolled but still catches on full lock on one side at the back...37mm offset.

 

[geordiepaul]

My local place charges £20 for the front and £20 for the rear so I suppose it depends where you go. Just make sure you go to a reputable place where you can trust them!!

 

[RobFenn]

R-tec Autodesign consider themselves as the masters for this.

www.r-tecautodesign.com

 

[noel-pilot]

They charge £97 for two arches. (Rtec)

 

[Cj/Denmark]

It happens because the springs will lower a few more mms after youve put them on - just for your info.. Could be, too, that the dampers are a bit tired.

-CJ