Lowering Flat Arch Saxo, With 15"s.

  1. L-plater Joined: Dec 2012 Posts: 50
    #1
    so, i have some wolfrace 15" alloys with 195/45/15 and it was rubbing on the rear as i have flat arches (im guessing this is why). so i took the angle grinder to the arch and its not rubbing no more

    if i continue to lower the front 40mm and go to a 195/50/15 (more common tyre size) is it likely to rub again ?..
  2. Regular Poster Joined: Jul 2012 Chesterfield Posts: 355 White mk2 vtr
    #2
    On my old 1.0 I had it lowerd 30mm with 195, 45, 15 no problem at all

    Just cut and role the lips and you should be fine.
    Be sure to heat the paint first to help stop it splitting and flaking off
  3. Established Member Joined: Dec 2011 Derby Posts: 1021 Posi saxo, flatty, Peugeot bipper, Vauxhall vectra
    #3
    Why are you changing the tyres to 50 profile?
  4. Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Aug 2009 Dorking,Surrey,M25 J9 Posts: 2616 Static -80mm Peugeot 405
    #4
    I can lower your car and roll/light flare your rear arches. Although I do fear that 50 profile may still rub a little on the bumper mount if not modified enough.
  5. Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Mar 2012 Posts: 3593
    #5
    I would stick to 45 profile tyres, there's no point in getting 50's as there's a big chance you are going to have more rubbing issues.
  6. Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Mar 2009 Uppingham, Rutland Posts: 9569 mk1 JP4'd VTR, '16 Fabia Monte Carlo
    #6
    50's rub on lowered vt arches (more clearance)

    stick to 45's and 50 profiles arent common at all on saxos

    you get the odd track car with 50 tyres im guessing down to availability and the fact they arent usually lowered a massive amount/carry passengers and a lighter shell