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In summer my van went into Si at brickwerks for some work done. One of which was new lowered suspension all round 40mm. I am running on 17" Porsche wheels (front 7j & rear 8.5j) with specially made H&R adaptors/spacers. Tyre sizes are as follows fronts 205x45x17 and rears
225x45x17.
My problem is that the tyres are rubbing on the under side of the wheel arch over bumps, and I have also creased the front drivers side wheel arch. I am also 17 stone so there is more weight on the drivers side anyway.
Will it sort the problem out if I fit 30mm front springs off a blue/white star or factory lowered velle.

I had the same problem on my high top with the 40mm drop, hitting the top of the wheel archs.

I was running on stock 185/14 tyres too??

I had to go back to a standard set up, but like you I think the 30mm springs would work better, if you can find any?

why not ask Simon about your options

The thing is standard 30mm springs will be at least 15 yrs old thats if you can find any, i know its not ideal but have you tried 'spring assistors' i had this problem with mine and it made a big difference.

Beach Bum wrote: I am also 17 stone

you look no more than 16.9 stone

stop fiddleing with the van youll make it sore.

jed

does the fact that the tyres are rubbing not indicate that it was not meant to be lowered??

A good time to weigh up your options?

im 17 stone ........ thats funny keep it up you beachbum .........
just a though mate
smaller profile tyres?
bigger front bump stops?
cheaper than changing springs
change the wheels,you said you mite anyway and shorley a wheel with less off set will pass inside the wheel arch?
keep smiling mate

See reply in other post / catagory Beachy

jed the spread wrote:
stop fiddleing with the van youll make it sore.

jed

is that what hes calling hios missus nowadays

Shepster

You mention spring assitors??

What are they and where can I get them?

Thanks