What has happened???

[Pitbull]

After returning from the MOT Station yesterday i noticed a strange burning smell. Had a look at the car this morning to find the rear wheel had burned through the arch liner. When the car was taken to the garage yesterday this problem was not there. I have just took the car back to ask them what has happened, and they dont know lol. So i have left it with them, they said it was fine yesterday and it has happened since i took the car back, i have only driven 8 miles since having it back. Any ideas what has caused this as the MOT Station dont know so im a little worried.

 

[RexinaTrophy]

The rear wheel has obviously rubbed on the wheel lining. Have they been ragging your car?

 

[Pitbull]

Checked milage before and after leaving they did 1 mile in it....

 

[RexinaTrophy]

Has the rear bumper dropped at all? Or the inner lining come loose? You might also what to check the geometry. Are the rear wheels in alignment?

 

[Pitbull]

Bumper and lining in correct position....

 

[JON13S]

looks like the rear arm has moved somehow......

but have you checked tyres etc. makes you wonder if they've dropped it off a jack or put it into a kerb or something

 

[DrR]

Standard wheels?

My standard wheels on my 172 used to rub there, but not quite that bad.

 

[Pitbull]

looks like the rear arm has moved somehow......

but have you checked tyres etc. makes you wonder if they've dropped it off a jack or put it into a kerb or something

It hasnt been kerbed the alloys are all immaculate with no kerbing marks what so ever. What ever has happened has happened while been in there care...

 

[Pitbull]

Standard wheels?

My standard wheels on my 172 used to rub there, but not quite that bad.

Yes mate standard wheels with Eagle F1's all round...

 

[Pitbull]

I powerwash the liners every week and did so yesterday before it was taken for its MOT, they were like new 8 miles ago...

 

[bobby_the_one]

which MOT station?

 

[Pitbull]

which MOT station?

John Harrop Service Centre....

 

[Tucker]

stick a bit of paint over that as well mate

 

[Pitbull]

So after them spending all day with the car trying to find the problem there answer is "they have no idea why this has happened and cannot identify the problem causing it, so put some wheel spacers on it will pass MOT and be fine".......:S

 

[broster@JAM-Sport]

have you have the geometery checked on a 4 wheel alignment machine

 

[RexinaTrophy]

So after them spending all day with the car trying to find the problem there answer is "they have no idea why this has happened and cannot identify the problem causing it, so put some wheel spacers on it will pass MOT and be fine".......:S

That is a bulls**t answer in my opinion. But you know that.

 

[fraserd007]

my 172 rubbed in exactly the same spot after fitting 205 tyres you not had tyres changed to these for the mot have you? also you wouldnt be able to see that before unless you removed the wheel.

 

[Pitbull]

my 172 rubbed in exactly the same spot after fitting 205 tyres you not had tyres changed to these for the mot have you? also you wouldnt be able to see that before unless you removed the wheel.

No mate original 195/45/16, and you can clearly see the damage with the wheel still on also. I have a big issue also i didnt collect my MOT fail sheet yeterday as he said he could not find it. Now this afternoon he has given the MOT fail sheet but im 100% sure he has reprinted it today with this damge on the bottom. Now the MOT tester wasnt working today and would you believe it the fail sheet isnt signed!!!! probably because the tester wasnt there to sign it as its his day off...

I note it has yesterdays date on also....

 

[pug_92]

i noticed mine has burn thro the inner arch aswel. think the bearing slightly collapsed/ got crushed when at a trackday. check the gap between disk and caliper carrier.

 

[fraserd007]

has anyone else experienced rubbing like this with 205 width tyres? bit worried now i only noticed it after a had returned from nurburgring

 

[Damo_Sport]

swear mine has 205 on :S and mine dont rub at all

 

[DannyR]

I have 195/50/15's on the standard OZ wheels. I have worse ones than this, I've put it down to trackdays with heavy right handers though (same side as yours)

Is there a big roundabout close by? Maybe trying to try some liftoff oversteer, for an MOT they shouldn't of needed to do a mile at all!

 

[Pitbull]

I have 195/50/15's on the standard OZ wheels. I have worse ones than this, I've put it down to trackdays with heavy right handers though (same side as yours)

Is there a big roundabout close by? Maybe trying to try some liftoff oversteer, for an MOT they shouldn't of needed to do a mile at all!

They may have only taken it 100 metres which was enough to click it to 1 mile. Never ever tried lift off oversteer but yes theres some big right hand roundabouts round here where i do push on a little, but this wasnt there the morning of the MOT.

 

[Pitbull]

Your car is broke'd

Lolz u think...

Honestly im thinking a little T Cut will resolve all outstanding issues.

 

[jonathanedew]

+1

I am planning to fit 205's on my 172 soon and would be interested to hear of any problems. Haven't spotted any on here yet though, and by all accounts it appears to be a safe thing to do?