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Tyres sticking out of front arch (just)
Posted: 24 May 2013, 17:41
by Fully Loaded Cali'
Just bought a set of 17"alloys (black and silver 7 spoke, just kampers) fitted 225 50 17 98 x load tyres. Looks ace but the front tyres just stick out of the front arch. If I look down from above, I would say approx 10mm of tyre can be seen but the wheel is flush to the arch. There is good clearance etc. question is are these legal? Anyone else got this issue?
Re: Tyres sticking out of front arch (just)
Posted: 24 May 2013, 19:01
by max and caddy
In a word...no...if the tread is within the arch you should be ok...maybe...but your van will be very dirty for sure.
Re: Tyres sticking out of front arch (just)
Posted: 24 May 2013, 20:29
by Fully Loaded Cali'
No tread, just the corner of the tyre. The wheels have an et of 23 so I thought these tyres should be ok.... May take it up to my local garage and get an opinion from them.
Re: Tyres sticking out of front arch (just)
Posted: 03 Jun 2013, 22:04
by pionte
interesting thread over on Brickwerks forum....
http://www.brick-yard.co.uk/forum/pulle ... 79747.html" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Apparently you can buy ' post office bus ' wheel arches, that will do the trick.
personally I wouldnt worry unless they really stick out, I think coppers wouldhave more worries about bald, wrong load ratings and please God no " Euro style " stretched tyres.... those are just dangerous ,
Re: Tyres sticking out of front arch (just)
Posted: 04 Jun 2013, 19:23
by Fully Loaded Cali'
Had my camber angles re-set and the tyres are now flush (just) so I'm happy! The new tyres make a huge difference on ride and handling, super smooth...
Re: Tyres sticking out of front arch (just)
Posted: 05 Jun 2013, 07:35
by pionte
Fully Loaded Cali' wrote:Had my camber angles re-set and the tyres are now flush (just) so I'm happy! The new tyres make a huge difference on ride and handling, super smooth...
just out of interest, how much did it cost to have the camber adjusted ??I need to get mine checked.
Thanks Martin.
Re: Tyres sticking out of front arch (just)
Posted: 11 Jun 2013, 11:32
by Fully Loaded Cali'
pionte wrote:Fully Loaded Cali' wrote:Had my camber angles re-set and the tyres are now flush (just) so I'm happy! The new tyres make a huge difference on ride and handling, super smooth...
just out of interest, how much did it cost to have the camber adjusted ??I need to get mine checked.
Thanks Martin.
HI Q Tyres do it for £60 nationally. Independants who have the kit could be cheaper, there's a guy in Shrewsbury who charges £25.
Re: Tyres sticking out of front arch (just)
Posted: 13 Jun 2013, 07:29
by pionte
thanks for the info FLC, I enquired at my local VW " SPECIALIST " he said " na mate, dont do them "
so I will have a look for a Hi Q dealership. Thanks again
have you a photo of the whhels fitted ? be great to see them.