New alloys too wide for saxo desire.

  1. Newbie Joined: Feb 2014 Posts: 13
    #1
    Hi guys got a small problem im sure this has been covered before but my search has brought up nothing. Basically I have a 2001, 1.5d saxo, 3 doors. Bought some alloys size is
    185/55/R14. They fit the hub but wont fit on by about an inch they are way to wide for the rear arches. Here is a picture showing where they are hitting inside the arch and stopping them going on.
    screen capture windows" border="0" class="tcattdimglink" onload="NcodeImageResizer.createOn(this);" alt="" /> any ideas what I must do. Could I buy spacers? The gap is about an inch. Thanks guys.
  2. Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Mar 2012 Posts: 3593
    #2
    What alloys are they?

    If they're raptors, your beam could be on its way out. Are the rear wheels cambered at all?
  3. Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Apr 2013 Jarrow Posts: 4022 2003 Icelandic Grey 16v VTR 1991 Daihatsu GTti
    #3
    Set of spacers should help you there.
  4. Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Mar 2003 United Kingdom (England) Posts: 7064
    #4
    Wheels are the wrong offset, sounds like they are ford offset!

    Spacers as said above, but you will also need longer bolts!
  5. Newbie Joined: Feb 2014 Posts: 13
    #5
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by Quick View Post
    Wheels are the wrong offset, sounds like they are ford offset!

    Spacers as said above, but you will also need longer bolts!
    They are not standard ford alloys but they are off a ford Ka. It seems like id need large spacers. Would this make the wheels stick out far from the arch.
  6. Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Oct 2007 North-east - Washington Posts: 7311 Clio 182, Fireblade GSX-R 750
    #6
    The tires are too big!
  7. Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Mar 2003 United Kingdom (England) Posts: 7064
    #7
    20mm spacers & longer bolts if the wheels are ford fitment!