matt_waylen

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Just fitted my new wheels today:



They are rubbing on the rear suspension struts - currently fitted with 224/45/17 tyres. Would fitting 215/45/17 tyres get rid of this rubbing? Does anyone else suffer from this problem? How did you solve it?

Cheers

cookstar

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I thought the classics used a slightly lower profile for 17s also

matt_waylen

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Yeah probably did - need to know what others have fitted to get round this.
I can't be the only one with this problem!

cookstar

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sorry couldnt be more help, they look really well on that car though

matt_waylen

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cheers
I'm really chuffed with how they look so really don't want to change them.
Just hope someone can help...????

Kit B

I have a set on mines mate.. 215/45/17... no rubbing at all on standard springs. I think i should really have 40's on tho, something to do with rolling diameter or so i got told. I'm sure there will be someone with more experience along shortly..
Yours looks braw mate

alcazar

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215/40 17"s on a classic, but some people get away with 45's.

Alcazar

Kit B: I have the same wheels as you.

matt_waylen

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Perfect thats what I wanted to hear!
So I shall get 4 new 215/40/17 tyres fitted cheers for the help and comments

matt_waylen

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can someone tell me what speed rating I would need for my new tyres?

gpssti4

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I have the same problem as you. A quick cheap fix is to put some thin spacers on the rear - 3 or 4mm should be enough. It worked for me.

This should do until you really need to change your tyres.

richiewong

Z, the higher the better

joey_turbo

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I have 215/45/17's on my classic. I only get scrubbage if i've got a few passengers in the back and go over bumps.

Mew

have 215/40/17 on mine.. absolutely nothing, no rubs or anything BUT the wheel is a little smaller cos of profile and would benefit dropping the car slightly to sit "right." that or i put 215/45/17 on which would be fine

Rezmundo

I am looking at buying some 17x7 wheels for my classic and have been recommended 215/40 or 215/45. Some people run 225/45 on standard springs but get some rubbing when the car is loaded/driving in a very tight turning circle i.e. car park).