Gretie22 Posted February 27, 2014 Share Posted February 27, 2014 Right this may seem abit stupid, but let me off I'm female I want to lower my car and have found some springs, but here's the issue, when I brought new wheels I went for a pretty aggressive offset, my rear wheels are 10" with an offset of 25 (I thought my old wheels where a 10" but they where actually an 9.5" with an offset of 35 so they actually stick out further than I thought they would ) They rubbed at first but after an arch roll they are fine as they sit. Well one arch was rolled and one lip was cut due to having a slight bit of filler on that I didn't know about. So here is some photos of how it now sits: So if I lower the car on springs will it start rubbing again? Or as I need new tyres anyway, it's currently on 265/35 if I was to go for a 255/35 would this help? I don't want to lower it, have it rub and not be able to flare the arches because of this filler on the arch. Ohhhh I just don't know what to do. It's the front that is my main problem it sits ridiculously high at the front, just look at this massive arch gap: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaan W Posted February 27, 2014 Share Posted February 27, 2014 By the looks of it I think they will rub, unless you went down 15mm and set the shocks to there hardest setting. It would make for quite an uncomfortable ride though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David P Posted February 27, 2014 Share Posted February 27, 2014 I think you may have bitten off 1/2" more than you can chew, is there enough meat on the back of them to have some milled off? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j_jza80 Posted February 27, 2014 Share Posted February 27, 2014 You can't buy wheels with an aggressive offset, then start complaining about rubbing! Stock wheels FTW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gretie22 Posted February 27, 2014 Author Share Posted February 27, 2014 I was originally going to have the arches flared but now I've found out I can't have this done as a previous owner must of had a bit if a scrape and had it repaired, I'm screwed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David P Posted February 27, 2014 Share Posted February 27, 2014 Still could be done, just your purse that would be screwed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jim Posted February 27, 2014 Share Posted February 27, 2014 Personally I'd wait and go for coilovers, I know they're not cheap but a bargain comes up on here every now and again. At least that way you'll be able to adjust the height to reduce the arch gap but not so much that they rub. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gretie22 Posted February 27, 2014 Author Share Posted February 27, 2014 Personally I'd wait and go for coilovers, I know they're not cheap but a bargain comes up on here every now and again. At least that way you'll be able to adjust the height to reduce the arch gap but not so much that they rub. I am saving for some at the mo, well I was until my partner decided his full motorbike test was much more important but that gap at the front make me want to cry the back isn't even that bad! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j_jza80 Posted February 27, 2014 Share Posted February 27, 2014 Lowering springs are unsuitable for this setup. With coilovers, you can fine tune your ride height, with springs you'll be unhappy with either the ride, ride height or scraping. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattdavies Posted February 27, 2014 Share Posted February 27, 2014 What size tyres are you running ? ( I cant see as at work) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gretie22 Posted February 27, 2014 Author Share Posted February 27, 2014 What size tyres are you running ? ( I cant see as at work) 265/35 at the moment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaan W Posted February 27, 2014 Share Posted February 27, 2014 Lowering springs are unsuitable for this setup. With coilovers, you can fine tune your ride height, with springs you'll be unhappy with either the ride, ride height or scraping. This. Also just changing the springs will eventually cause the shocks to fail depending on height difference as they''ll be working outside of their designed operating range. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattdavies Posted February 27, 2014 Share Posted February 27, 2014 265/35 at the moment. A 255/35 will fit no problem and give you the extra clearance you need. I still get scrubbing over really hard bumps but this is always gonna happen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gretie22 Posted February 27, 2014 Author Share Posted February 27, 2014 Hmmm I might just buy them, try it for now with a 255 tyre, if it doesn't work I'll just sell them on I suppose. Then get my coilovers when I've got the cash. Thanks for your input everyone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted February 27, 2014 Share Posted February 27, 2014 This. Also just changing the springs will eventually cause the shocks to fail depending on height difference as they''ll be working outside of their designed operating range. Worked fine on my car for quite a few miles before i sold it, stock dampers with Eibachs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nic Posted February 27, 2014 Share Posted February 27, 2014 Hmmm I might just buy them, try it for now with a 255 tyre, if it doesn't work I'll just sell them on I suppose. The 265 tyres look stretched as they are, I wouldn't personally go any narrower on 10" width wheels. What suspension do you currently have on the car? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted February 27, 2014 Share Posted February 27, 2014 The 265 tyres look stretched as they are, I wouldn't personally go any narrower on 10" width wheels. What suspension do you currently have on the car? Get new wheels or see how much material is on the hub face of the wheel and if possible machine them down. not hard to do with the right machine but you'll need to take the tyres off, as long as you have space between the calipers and spokes to do it ofcourse Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gretie22 Posted February 27, 2014 Author Share Posted February 27, 2014 The 265 tyres look stretched as they are, I wouldn't personally go any narrower on 10" width wheels. What suspension do you currently have on the car? Just standard yellow bilsteins. according to this website http://www.brick-yard.co.uk/forum/tyre-size-for-rim-width_topic60146.html a 255 is the minimum tyre width for a 10" wheel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David P Posted February 27, 2014 Share Posted February 27, 2014 If your yellow Billies have alloy spring seats, the height could be adjusted with a circlip locating groove machined in a suitable position. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nic Posted February 27, 2014 Share Posted February 27, 2014 (edited) Just standard yellow bilsteins. according to this website http://www.brick-yard.co.uk/forum/tyre-size-for-rim-width_topic60146.html a 255 is the minimum tyre width for a 10" wheel. They look very stretched on this pic already, yes you could fit a narrower tyre but at the expense of grip and handling. Personally on a 10" rear I'd be using a 275/285 width tyre. I'd try to get hold of a set of Eibach springs unlike a lot of aftermarket springs they don't lower the car too much, alternatively speak to Chris Wilson about a set of the custom springs he supplies. Edited February 27, 2014 by Nic (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fastcar Posted February 27, 2014 Share Posted February 27, 2014 (edited) i have 10.5 with 18 offsets arches rolled and lowered about 20-25mm with no rubbing. I have a 18/265/40 tire on the rear and my wheels stick out more then yours. I will be looking to change mine soon but that's just because I don't like the way they stick out not because they rub also as the tyre is stretched is does effect my handling so they have to go. if you lowered yours by 25mm you should be fine even with your 265 tire on the rear Edited February 27, 2014 by fastcar (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clay Posted February 27, 2014 Share Posted February 27, 2014 What a pain. if i was you id wait till i got coilovers. And you can play with the hight as much as you like. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ibby Posted February 27, 2014 Share Posted February 27, 2014 I just wanted to say, What lovely shoes you have Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattdavies Posted February 27, 2014 Share Posted February 27, 2014 A 255 will be fine, I have given mine some lateral grief and they haven't come off. I will be at Basingstoke on Sunday, I will advise you and have a look personally Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Westy Posted February 27, 2014 Share Posted February 27, 2014 They will fit! Loads of owners across the pond run this set up without issue. Coilovers and a little negative camber. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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