KINGTIGER

Hi, Have had my mudflaps off for a weeknow but my front wheels semm to be making a noise when turing. I'm sure they are catching the wheel arch.

My tyre size at fronts are 225/45 R17 94. Whats the solution here do I go down a Tyre size if so what size will I need.

Have the garage sought the arches out or do I need to and buy a set of 16"

chocolate_o_brian

iTrader: (22)

what car is it? newage classic.... need more info dude.

KINGTIGER

Oops sorry it would help really wouldn't it.

Well its a Classic MY97 import STI.

ukdave

Is it on full lock or just turning generally mate and is the car lowered,are they std impreza wheels etc more info please.............

KINGTIGER

It seems to happen when I'm generally turing say I'm parking up turing left/right.

The vehicle has not been lowered and the wheels I don't think are standard as they were on the car when I brought her.

KINGTIGER

Do you reckon I just need to change the size of the tyre.

RaymondH

You don't mention the wheel width and offset (maybe cast into the inner wheel rim) but I think that the tyres are far too wide for a classic. Prodrive used to fit 205/45 on their 17's but most people seem to use 215/40s as I do myself. Hope this helps

Marky9074

You can get the inside of the arch rolled, I saw a company linked on SIDC somewhere...

chocolate_o_brian

iTrader: (22)

to be honest i think it may be the tyre size. i run 215/40/17 and dont have scrubbage, even with a car full. but i have eibach lowering springs and adjustable gas shocks to stiffen things up.

offset of the wheel as said earlier too. im running prodrive wheels so perfectly set up.

johnnywrx

As chocolate said i dont think its the tyre size i run 215/35/18 with no problems on my94 classic sti

chocolate_o_brian

iTrader: (22)

eh, i said it may be the tyre size

compare them here...

Tire size calculator

KINGTIGER

Well I've made the the garage aware and they are going to see if they can roll the arches if not I wil just invest in a different tyre size probably 215/40

chocolate_o_brian

iTrader: (22)

stiffer suspension??

if not toyos are your friend.

TonyBurns

iTrader: (3)

On a 17 inch tyre you dont want anything above 215/40/17 or 205/45/17, anything wider/taller will cause the wheels to rub the arches.

Tony

CHUNKY.MONKEY.

did you have to bye a kit when you got your car lowerd to adjust camber etc

KINGTIGER

So if I go down a size say 215/40 I should be okay.

Now what's a good tyre for a reasonable price. Can I get away with replacing the front two tyres or would I need to do all four.

chocolate_o_brian

iTrader: (22)

no. take it somewhere with lazer alignment facilities. i had my tracking done and camber settings for £65 all inc at richtoy motorsport in winterton a week after having my new set up on. unless where you have it fitted does it anyways, but scoobybits didnt.

chocolate_o_brian

iTrader: (22)

no, no no. you need to have all 4 tyres the same size. remember your car is awd. if you have different sizes on your differential will go pop. think about it, the wheels all need to be travelling the similar distance.

do all 4 or none at all.

KINGTIGER

Yep if I change the tyre's I will get all tyres done. Don't want my diffs going kaput

KINGTIGER

Well I got a quote from Kwik Fit for 205/45 R17 they only had Michelin and for four tyres 514 quid. What do you guys reckon on Michelin.

chocolate_o_brian

iTrader: (22)

erm.... Cheap Tyres Discount Tyres & Japanese Import Car Parts Spares Tuning Performance :: are your friends

kwik fit will rip you off senseless. any half decent tyre place will charge what?? say £10ish to fit balance a wheel.

why not go for 215/40/17, and get that extra width for grip... made a difference to my scoob.

KINGTIGER

I will try 215/40 R17 seen TOYO on the website u gave me. Are they any good.

RaymondH

Toyos are excellent. And you should be able to get a set for a darned sight less than the cost of Michelins (Maybe £400ish?)

chocolate_o_brian

iTrader: (22)

these... 4x Toyo T1S 215/40/17 Tyres **SPECIAL OFFER** on eBay, also, Tyres, Car Wheels, Tyres Trims, Cars, Parts Vehicles (end time 05-Dec-07 19:22:12 GMT)

or these... 4x Toyo T1R 215/40/17 Tyres **SPECIAL OFFER** on eBay, also, Tyres, Car Wheels, Tyres Trims, Cars, Parts Vehicles (end time 06-Dec-07 09:04:34 GMT)

got them on my car (second link), with no problems. free delivery?? bargain

tenner each to fit and balance somewhere, £300ish notes all in. better than £500+ from krapp-fitt

chocolate_o_brian

iTrader: (22)

dont thank me... i know im ace

KINGTIGER

Cheers for pointing these out.

chocolate_o_brian

iTrader: (22)

no worries, part of the community spirit.

KINGTIGER

Well Iv'e had car back from garage and they say the wheels are from a newerage impreza so my offset is wrong. They hav also picked up that when cornering the tyres are rubbing against my struts.

The garage bloke says I could go down a tyre size but then it would look wrong and woul foobar my ride. He said I could fit spacers but said on a performance car like mine it could be dangerous.

So basically he said to try and swap them for a proper set for year a buy new one's.

So if I were to buy new ones like 17 what size would I need including offset.