vts wheels problem

1. tecno97 Newbie Joined: Dec 2006 Helsby Posts: 10 SAXO 1.1 forte boringly unmodded at

   #1 3rd April 2007, 19:14

   hi was wondering if any 1 could giv us a bit of advice on what to do next i recently bought some mk 1 VTS alloys and they are rubbing the inside of the wheel arche was wondering if anybody else has ever had similar problems
   
   cheers cal
2. coldo1987 Established Member Joined: Oct 2006 kilmarnock Posts: 1592 Golf mk4

   #2 3rd April 2007, 19:17

   its definately rubbing the wheel arch?mines have starting rubbing aswell on full lock.ive had a look and found it being the brake flexi pipes in the road.have a look if you jack it up mate
3. Dave86 Frequent Poster Joined: Apr 2006 Southport Posts: 805

   #3 3rd April 2007, 19:17

   Yeah, it sounds like it could be the lip inside the arch. There are numerous threads on this. Feel for the lip on the inside of the wheel arch, then just flatten it out with a hammer or something. Then seal it with rust proof stuff. If that helps!
   
   edit: which arch is it? front or rear?
4. Japman Saxperience Addict Joined: May 2006 Costa del Wales Posts: 12393 Spam Wagon

   #4 3rd April 2007, 19:18

   Strange that they are rubbing,if they are mk1 vts rims they are 14's and there is no reason they should rub
   only reason would be if the arch lining is hanging down
   How low is your car
5. tecno97 Newbie Joined: Dec 2006 Helsby Posts: 10 SAXO 1.1 forte boringly unmodded at

   #5 3rd April 2007, 19:21

   sorri forgot to say its the rear and weirly only the rear right and i have mk2 i think it be okay if i get some 9mm spacers any1 know were to get them from
6. coldo1987 Established Member Joined: Oct 2006 kilmarnock Posts: 1592 Golf mk4

   #6 3rd April 2007, 19:22

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by gavcollier Strange that they are rubbing,if they are mk1 vts rims they are 14's and there is no reason they should rub only reason would be if the arch lining is hanging down How low is your car

   my vts rims are 15" my wheel lining are secure enough as i put self tappers in but im due to take them out as there pi**ing me off.
7. Japman Saxperience Addict Joined: May 2006 Costa del Wales Posts: 12393 Spam Wagon

   #7 3rd April 2007, 19:25

   mk2 vts rims then,strange how they are rubbing buddy
8. tecno97 Newbie Joined: Dec 2006 Helsby Posts: 10 SAXO 1.1 forte boringly unmodded at

   #8 3rd April 2007, 19:28

   i know especiallly onli on 1 side to be honest thats why im thinkin get some small spacers move the wheel abit away from the arch becsue its onli rubbing abit any only when the car is fully loaded with more dan 2 people in
   
   cheers cal