wheel rubbing

[simonb123]

hi i have just put 15" on my 1.2 nova and the tyres run on the inside of my arch? what shall i do any ideas?? thanks i have though about grding it? or spaces where couild i get a piar from

[Adam]

Inside arch, or outside lip?

[simonb123]

inside arc near the coil side? thanks

[Adam]

You could try a small(3mm) spacer.
But the wheels may rub the outside then.

[simonb123]

errm well do u think the wheels are too big where could i get a spacer from?? do u have msn u send a pic i dnt no how to tranfer throught this site thanks

[Adam]

i dnt no how to tranfer throught this site
Wheres Razorjack when you need himlol

What wheels are they?
You can get a set of spacers from a car accessories place (motorworld etc)

[Adam]

Jacks guide:-
http://www.novaload.net/forum/showpost.php?p=459009&postcount=3

[simonb123]

kk there gsi wheels i think got them of a mate how do i send a pic that i got saved under my pic??? how much are wheels spacers and easy to fit ???

[Adam]

What GSI? Cav?

They shouldn't rub at all if there nova gsi wheels.
Im assuming there Cav gsi as you say they are 15s.
It might be because of the tyres size that they rub, what tyres do they have fitted.

I paid about ?3 each for a set of spacers.

[simonb123]

not sure mate here we go a pic i have just started with this nova bout 2 days a go so not very familar with them sozz http://http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h138/simonb123/26-04-06_1854.jpg

[simonb123]

http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h138/simonb123/26-04-06_1951.jpg

[Adam]

Ye, it looks like the tyre size thats causing the problem.
You really need 195/45/15 tyres on them to stop them rubbing.

What tyres are they? Something like 205/55?

[simonb123]

the tyres are sumthin like205/55 ?? or sumthin like that they are really wide tho so that could be the problem ??? spose its hassel getting thinner tyres?? thanks

[Adam]

Ye, 195/45 tyres should stop them rubbing.
A budget 195/45 is about ?35.
So it might cost you a far bit to get all the tyres changed.

[simonb123]

so just to make sure its the inner side so..opssite to the wheel nuts near the axel?? so smaller tyres or spacers thanks

[Adam]

Spacers wont sort it with those tyres, as they will definently rub the outer arch then.

I have 195/45 tyres fitted to my 15s, and even they rub occasionally.

[simonb123]

kk cheers mate ill get on the case of getting sum new tyres. wat else do u reckon i should do then? i was thinkin bout badgeless grill and taking the rubber strips of and i got gsi bumpers on the way which my mates respraying?? u got any pics of ur car?? thanks

[Adam]

Lower it, and remove the side strips.
Keep mk1 bumpers, they suit mk1 best.

The wheels may look good sprayed anthracite grey/black.

[Adam]

Pics of mine here:-
http://www.novaload.net/forum/showthread.php?t=61339

:)

[simonb123]

ye rok well i got told if i remove the side strips i will need like resin dort of stuff wats the best to use? cos its sticky n i dnt think white sprit is gd enough thanks

[Adam]

White spirit will do the job, as will T-cut etc.
The glue is tough stuff and takes a while to remove, but it will come off.

[simonb123]

kk cheers i get on the job.where can i get red mirrors from.also i got new clocks with a rev counter tec will it be easy to fit. could a garage do it thanks