Poison Posted June 12, 2007 Posted June 12, 2007 Hi there, I have a 1996 Glanza V that I have had for around three months. She's the first car I have owned and the car has 17" mags on it (were on when I got the car) and the front right wheel catches on the guard/chassis when it is at full lock turning left. This is the only wheel that does it and it has worn a small area of the guard down to bare metal. Has anyone else had this problem or know of a legal way to fix it? My warrant of fitness is due in 2 days and they will fail the car because of this, I cannot put wheel spacers on either as they are not legal here in New Zealand Any help would be much appreciatedheres a couple pics in case they help Quote
paul w Posted June 12, 2007 Posted June 12, 2007 Easy to fix! Get hold of some smaller wheels for a couple of days. Must be a mate you know who's got some smaller wheels,17's are a bit big for a daily driver anyway. I run 16's and they look just as good without the rubbing. Quote
Mart Posted June 12, 2007 Posted June 12, 2007 Same thing happens to mine lad... I took the wheel off and gave it a few belts with a sledge hammer. Still rubs though on full lock though but not as bad... I have spacers, so Im changing my wheels soon to smaller... Quote
Poison Posted June 13, 2007 Author Posted June 13, 2007 I took the car to a mag and tire shop, turns out it was so simple, don't know why I hadnt thought of it! The tire on that wheel is one size bigger then the rest. Unfortunately I can't track down where the tires were bought so I'm gonna have to buy one new tire, tis all good tho, I'm just glad I dont have to get rid of my wheels, I quite like them! Quote
Sparky Posted June 13, 2007 Posted June 13, 2007 I took the car to a mag and tire shop, turns out it was so simple, don't know why I hadnt thought of it! The tire on that wheel is one size bigger then the rest. Unfortunately I can't track down where the tires were bought so I'm gonna have to buy one new tire, tis all good tho, I'm just glad I dont have to get rid of my wheels, I quite like them!Blonde moment ;) ;) ;) Quote
Poison Posted June 14, 2007 Author Posted June 14, 2007 I take it back, problem not fixed. I swaped the wheels to tie me over till I get a new tire only it still scrapes with the correct size, just not so bad. I don't really wanna hack at my chassis with a hammer and my chances of finding a mechanic to pass my warrent if I have spacers is slim, I think I'm gonna have to get new wheels Quote
Mart Posted June 14, 2007 Posted June 14, 2007 Just throw on the steelies for the test and then change after.... Job done... Haha Quote
Sparky Posted June 14, 2007 Posted June 14, 2007 Just throw on the steelies for the test and then change after.... Job done... HahaYea that would work Quote
morgey Posted June 15, 2007 Posted June 15, 2007 hey i have this problem on my standard SR only does it full lock to the right tho and only when i go forwards dont rele no wots up with that knowing my luck my cars been in a shunt. oh my wheels are 195/45/15s dont no if that means anything to you basically there 15s Quote
Nanglebadger Posted June 15, 2007 Posted June 15, 2007 my 17s rub too dude, only way round it is to ditch them for smaller wheels im afraid. the only person i know of thats getting away with 17s with no rubbing and full lock is Enzo but he has widened arches and spacers fitted...which is cheatin!!!! Phil. Quote
Idrees Posted June 15, 2007 Posted June 15, 2007 My 14s rub like mad Maybe because the offset is ET45! Quote
Bobby_1983 Posted June 16, 2007 Posted June 16, 2007 My 15's also rub full look to the right.The standard 13's didnt rub though. The only problem with them was that I've eaten pizzas which have a larger diameter. The car was a bit cheaper to run back then though.. hmmm Quote
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