PDowdy Posted October 8, 2010 Share Posted October 8, 2010 Hi, I've just upgraded to some 18'' wheels to replace my stock 17s. I'm still running wih standard suspension and wondered if anyone else had issues with 18's hitting the rear arches ? Seems if I boot it on the flat or get some compression from hilly roads at speed the the arches squeal at me. I'm looking at getting he arches rolled but want to know i this is normal or is this showing up some issues wth my suspension? These are 18'' rota drifts supplied by Paul btw , 9.5'' rears. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnny g Posted October 8, 2010 Share Posted October 8, 2010 What are you tyre sizes and wheel offsets? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nic Posted October 8, 2010 Share Posted October 8, 2010 I'm looking at getting he arches rolled but want to know i this is normal or is this showing up some issues wth my suspension? These are 18'' rota drifts supplied by Paul btw , 9.5'' rears. If the wheels are low offset and the tyres are close to the arches then yes you will get rubbing when accelerating and when cornering hard, especially on the stock springs which are fairly soft. Slightly narrower tyres may help as will rolling the arches. Might be worth double checking that the wheel arch liners are secured and in place ie. nothing hanging down that could be rubbing on the tyre. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smallshinyant Posted October 8, 2010 Share Posted October 8, 2010 I had the same issue, As a temp resolution i put a lower profile on until i could get them rolled. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PDowdy Posted October 8, 2010 Author Share Posted October 8, 2010 Yeah they're low offset so sit flush with the arches, they're not hiting the liners but actually clipping the inside of the arches - white car so easy to see black rubber marks on the inside of them. Chees for he info guys, tink I'll have to get the arches rolled and I think I'll try and use this as a way of convincing the missus I 'NEED' new suspension! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TransitVanMan Posted October 8, 2010 Share Posted October 8, 2010 Chees for he info guys, tink I'll have to get the arches rolled and I think I'll try and use this as a way of convincing the missus I 'NEED' new suspension! yeah but she might just tell you to slow down Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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