Eibachs on my wagon
31 January 2009, 01:03 PM
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Eibachs on my wagon
Had Eibach springs fitted on my Bugeye wagon.
When I've go around a tight bend quickly the back tyres catch on the wheel arches. I ve got 18" wheels on it.
Has anyone else had this problem and is there a way to get round this problem. I've got a tow bar on the car and I want to have it removed. Would the weight of the tow bar when removed make much difference, eg will it lift back end a touch once the weight has been removed or don't tow bars weigh that much
When I've go around a tight bend quickly the back tyres catch on the wheel arches. I ve got 18" wheels on it.
Has anyone else had this problem and is there a way to get round this problem. I've got a tow bar on the car and I want to have it removed. Would the weight of the tow bar when removed make much difference, eg will it lift back end a touch once the weight has been removed or don't tow bars weigh that much
31 January 2009, 01:33 PM
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maybe ...
I did exactly the same but never had any rubbing issues ?
Are your 18" the correct offset ?
Nevertheless you need some kind soul at a wheel shop to roll your arches... maybe.
Are your 18" the correct offset ?
Nevertheless you need some kind soul at a wheel shop to roll your arches... maybe.
31 January 2009, 03:49 PM
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Eibachs have lowered back end by 25mm and front end by 30mm.
I've took the rubber trim off that went around my wheel arch and it given me another 5mm so doesn't seem as bad now. Will have to get arches rolled I think because as soon as I put lugauge in the boot it will catch.
I've took the rubber trim off that went around my wheel arch and it given me another 5mm so doesn't seem as bad now. Will have to get arches rolled I think because as soon as I put lugauge in the boot it will catch.
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31 January 2009, 07:06 PM
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Lugauge, luggage, who cares, we know what you mean. FFS
I've not heard of 18's on a wagon causing rubbing issues before unless you have the wrong offset. What sized tyres?
I've not heard of 18's on a wagon causing rubbing issues before unless you have the wrong offset. What sized tyres?
31 January 2009, 07:16 PM
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Ok
Wheel offset is ok, think I may have cured it by taking the rubber trim off the back of the lip on the arche.
Think il go for the stiffer rear brace and links, is this a big job.
Thanks for advice
Wheel offset is ok, think I may have cured it by taking the rubber trim off the back of the lip on the arche.
Think il go for the stiffer rear brace and links, is this a big job.
Thanks for advice
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