3 stud alloy wheel problem

11th April 2010, 20:06

I have a 1.1i mk1 saxo eastcoast edition which has a 3 stud hub. I bought some three studded alloys a couple of months ago and they are too big to fit on my car because on the back drivers side wheel arch is my fule pipe which my wheel rubs against because they are 16inch alloys. Just wondering if anything could be done to fix this problem and get my alloys to fit with no problems? Thanksx

11th April 2010, 20:28

If the surface of the tyre is touching the fuel pipe id say no. If its rubbing on the inside, you could try spacers to move the wheel away from the inside.

11th April 2010, 20:38

Thanks im not too sure which bit the tyre is actually touching because theres like two different parts so ile try spacers though. Thankyouux

11th April 2010, 20:40

What size rubber is fitted to the wheels?

11th April 2010, 20:44

Do you mean tyres.? if so im not too sure sorry how do i find out.?

11th April 2010, 20:46

Look on the side of the tyres it will be something like 195-45-16!

11th April 2010, 20:49

yeah i think thats what it is to be honest.

12th April 2010, 10:46

You may find that changing to 195-40-16 tyres could solve your rubbing (smaller tyres)

12th April 2010, 12:23

Thanks, just wondering how much would them size tyres cost though like do you know where i can get them from for the cheapest possible price?