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PurpleT3 Fahrvergnugen

880 posts · joined Apr 2003 ·

#608062
I've just had the front on my fasty lowered a bit (1 spline). Now the wheel arch is rubbing on the tyre almost constantly, especially with a passenger in the front seat. What wheels/tyres should I be considering? It currently has 185/70 R 14 all round.
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jo_tas Custom Title Time!

1,547 posts · joined Aug 2004 ·

#608098
The rims you're using are probably the wrong offset!
All the wheels that came on the porsche 914 have a good offset for a type 3!
With the right offset wheel you can fit 195's under a lowered car with no problems..

PurpleT3 Fahrvergnugen

880 posts · joined Apr 2003 ·

#608144
Thanks for the suggestions. What offset should I be looking for?
Ain't nothin' like the wind in your hair.

Turbo54 Veteran Volks Folk

2,220 posts · joined Jul 2004 ·

#608160
I am running 16x7" with no rubbing. They do scrub when the wheel is turned and you hit a big bump. These have 195 - 50 -16 tyres.
Its all about the offset. I have also had the rear end narrowed to get the tyres to tuck under the guards.
T54
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