HELP!! 15" alloys... tyres are rubbing!

1. DaleHalfpenny Newbie Joined: Feb 2009 Birmingham Posts: 20 Citroen Saxo Mk1 1.6 VTS

   #1 10th August 2010, 12:31

   Hey, i just got some NICCCEE! 15" alloys and got some BRAND NEW 195/55 15 Vs ( pirellie P6's ) put on the car, but there rubbing on the front inner arches when turning... Dont really know what to do now. I think i have a few options...
   
   1. Get new tyres ( i thought the 195/55 15s would be alrite!) Would 195/45 15s sort it out?? or can i get even lower profile tyres?
   
   2. The passenger side arch has been cut ( by previous owner ) and theres JUST enough clearence when turning so they dont rub on the passenger side, so i may have to cut the drivers side but dont really wanna do this.
   
   3. Would lowering the car sort this out and how much? ( im planning on lowering it anyway, but when i have the money UNLESS it will sort it out then ill get it done ASAP!)
   
   Any help would be good!
   
   will try and get some pics up
2. DaleHalfpenny Newbie Joined: Feb 2009 Birmingham Posts: 20 Citroen Saxo Mk1 1.6 VTS

   #2 10th August 2010, 12:44

   http://s81.photobucket.com/albums/j2...t=Image382.jpg
   
   Front Drivers ( nearly full lock )
   
   http://s81.photobucket.com/albums/j2...t=Image383.jpg
   
   Front drivers... as you can sort of see its actually bending the plastic of the arch
   
   http://s81.photobucket.com/albums/j2...t=Image385.jpg
   
   Front Passenger... no arch just enough clearence
   
   Sorry if i have done thsi wrong, havent posten many threads
3. micks233 Regular Poster Joined: Feb 2009 London/Middlesex Posts: 336 8v Füri-y0

   #3 10th August 2010, 12:46

   Your running the wrong profile, which is why your getting rubbing etc...
   
   You preferably need 195/45/15 on there.
4. Morgzc Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Oct 2009 Colchester/Coventry Posts: 2809 92 Mx5

   #4 10th August 2010, 12:50

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by micks233 Your running the wrong profile, which is why your getting rubbing etc... You preferably need 195/45/15 on there.

   I have 45's on my car and it still rubs.
5. DaleHalfpenny Newbie Joined: Feb 2009 Birmingham Posts: 20 Citroen Saxo Mk1 1.6 VTS

   #5 10th August 2010, 12:52

   yeaahh i thought as much, the rears are fine just about! was thinking of maybe just gettin two 195/45s but didnt know if id still get the rubbing... didnt wanna buy some and still have the same problem
6. joshsaxo Newbie Joined: Aug 2010 Northampton Posts: 25 Saxo VTR

   #6 10th August 2010, 12:52

   You have the wrong profile mate, need to get them changed or your going to be sorry!
7. DaleHalfpenny Newbie Joined: Feb 2009 Birmingham Posts: 20 Citroen Saxo Mk1 1.6 VTS

   #7 10th August 2010, 12:57

   so any ideas what tyres i do actually need so theres no rubbing at all?? Morgzc said the 195/45s still rub abit, any other lower profile tyres? 205/45??? or wont these go on?
8. DaleHalfpenny Newbie Joined: Feb 2009 Birmingham Posts: 20 Citroen Saxo Mk1 1.6 VTS

   #8 10th August 2010, 13:09

   Im just gunna have to cut/remove the arch linings i think. Cheers guys for your time and thanks for your help anyway.
9. Morgzc Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Oct 2009 Colchester/Coventry Posts: 2809 92 Mx5

   #9 10th August 2010, 13:22

   I have no arch liners btw, should have mentioned that lol.
10. AdamDougal Established Member Joined: Jun 2010 Middlesbrough Posts: 1673 2002 Quicksilver

    #10 10th August 2010, 14:58

    Buy 2 new front wheels mate with lower profile, id buy you 195/55's off you maybe ?
11. iw_laurence Established Member Joined: Apr 2008 Isle of Wight Posts: 1971 BMW E30

    #11 10th August 2010, 15:02

    195/55's are too large, even with the arch liners removed, you will just be able to get away with 195/50's without them rubbing (on a lowered car)
    
    my advice is, sell the tyres and use the money to buy a lower profile set...