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Posted: Wed Feb 09, 2011 12:50 pm |
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Joined: Jan 05, 2011 Posts: 2985
Trade Rating: +36
Location: North Manchester
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So I brought a set of Nimrod's from a member today and planned to get them refurbed before I put them on the car but I'm selling my Sirocco's so had to put them on today. My problem is they are rubbing on full lock which I didn't think they would do as the car hasn't been lowered, Would I need spacer's to sort this out or is their something I am missing.
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Posted: Wed Feb 09, 2011 12:51 pm |
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Joined: Feb 08, 2010 Posts: 5113
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Location: The car in front
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Spacers would fix it, as long as the wheels don't poke out from the arches too much.
Still, mine rub on full lock and I just ignore it. I use full lock about 4 times a week
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Posted: Wed Feb 09, 2011 12:55 pm |
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Joined: Feb 21, 2010 Posts: 422
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Location: COV
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how wide are the tyres?
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Posted: Wed Feb 09, 2011 12:55 pm |
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Joined: Feb 07, 2010 Posts: 5575
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Location: Moscow
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Wouldnt have thought OEM parts would rub, are tyres correct size?
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Posted: Wed Feb 09, 2011 12:57 pm |
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Joined: Jan 05, 2011 Posts: 2985
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Location: North Manchester
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tomd0801754 wrote: |
Wouldnt have thought OEM parts would rub, are tyres correct size? |
Car is in car park will go and have a look at tyre size.
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Posted: Wed Feb 09, 2011 1:14 pm |
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Joined: Jan 05, 2011 Posts: 2985
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Location: North Manchester
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They are 205/55 R16, I think that,s my problem the wall is 55, But they did come off a 406. Shame as well cause they are brand new tyre's, First time they touched the road was me driving to work.
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Posted: Wed Feb 09, 2011 1:16 pm |
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Joined: Feb 08, 2010 Posts: 5400
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Location: Stafford
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45s will be perfect, wouldn't have thought 55 would rub too much if the car is standard height to be honest though.
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Posted: Wed Feb 09, 2011 1:17 pm |
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Joined: Feb 07, 2010 Posts: 5575
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Location: Moscow
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Yeah they should be 195/45/16 or 205/45/16
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Posted: Wed Feb 09, 2011 1:18 pm |
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Joined: Jan 26, 2010 Posts: 3432
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Location: Kent
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What's the off set on the 406 I am sure it's not the same as the 206...
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Posted: Wed Feb 09, 2011 1:20 pm |
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Joined: Jan 05, 2011 Posts: 2985
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Location: North Manchester
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13 to 23 according to google.
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Posted: Wed Feb 09, 2011 1:20 pm |
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Joined: Feb 08, 2010 Posts: 5400
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Location: Stafford
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Forgot about the offset, pretty sure it's different not by much though.
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Posted: Wed Feb 09, 2011 1:25 pm |
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Joined: Feb 07, 2010 Posts: 3828
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You need 195's on them I have 205's on mine and they used to rub. But don't now.
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Posted: Wed Feb 09, 2011 1:27 pm |
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Joined: Feb 08, 2010 Posts: 424
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Location: South West London
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Im running 16" nimmies with 195/45/16 tyres and I still get rubbing on full lock, but I just avoid doing so where possible. Its more of a minor gripe than an inconvenience or issue.
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Posted: Wed Feb 09, 2011 1:29 pm |
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Joined: Jan 05, 2011 Posts: 2985
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Location: North Manchester
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Fancy swapping tyre's before you sell your's Matt. 
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Posted: Wed Feb 09, 2011 1:31 pm |
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Joined: Feb 07, 2010 Posts: 3828
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Might be able to sell em if a guy I'm talking too off 406oc has the wheels.
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