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Lowering a square back
Hippy-71 - February 1st, 2009 at 03:22 PM

I have got myself a square back which was already lowered, it looks great but the front tyres scrub out when I turn....can anyone tell me what I have to do to stop this?
I have raised it one notch but don't want to go any higher... I've noticed it has no shocks on the front either,I've noticed some members here have some as low as mine was and thats the look I want to keep.
Oh I have to get a blue slip for it too.

PHAT BUG - February 1st, 2009 at 07:19 PM

What size tyre's are on the front?? I'm running 135's slammed no worries.

Hippy-71 - February 2nd, 2009 at 12:52 PM

Hi , I've got 165's all round, what size rims do you have the 135's on ?
Thanks for the reply too !

bitemeoz - February 2nd, 2009 at 07:26 PM

gday ive got 165 50's they are pretty low profile and are miles away from scrubbing.

Hippy-71 - February 2nd, 2009 at 08:43 PM

Cheers for the reply.....the new tyres aren't low profile so I'll look into that thanks but I think I'll narrower as well.

RATAFIED - February 3rd, 2009 at 07:13 AM

any pics of your squareback

Hippy-71 - February 3rd, 2009 at 11:03 AM

http://i169.photobucket.com/albums/u216/juzbee/01-02-09_1703.jpg

http://i169.photobucket.com/albums/u216/juzbee/01-02-09_1704.jpg

http://i169.photobucket.com/albums/u216/juzbee/01-02-09_1706.jpg

http://i169.photobucket.com/albums/u216/juzbee/01-02-09_1711.jpg

http://i169.photobucket.com/albums/u216/juzbee/01-02-09_1714.jpg

RATAFIED - February 3rd, 2009 at 05:54 PM

coooooooooooooooooooooooooool love it thanks for the pics

izac - February 3rd, 2009 at 05:59 PM

one of the coolest looking late models ive seen in a while...:yes:

izac - February 3rd, 2009 at 06:01 PM

another option that works well (so ive heard) is 195/50s all round) - nice wide footprint and low sidewalls...

grumble - February 3rd, 2009 at 06:16 PM

silly question but have you had the wheel alignment checked as this changes when the suspension is dropped As you are going to require a blueslip i suggest that you look carefully at tyre/rim sizes and legality before you change. cheers Les

PHAT BUG - February 3rd, 2009 at 06:31 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by Hippy-71
Hi , I've got 165's all round, what size rims do you have the 135's on ?
Thanks for the reply too !


Just on stockies, 15x4. At least with the 135's you'll still be able to run the whitewall flaps. They don't work so well on low profile tyres.

PS Mine's pretty low and running shocks, just play with a few different one's to make sure you have travell and they dont bottom out before you hit the bump-stop.

http://i78.photobucket.com/albums/j92/phatvw/IMG_1481.jpg

Hippy-71 - February 3rd, 2009 at 09:43 PM

Thanks guys, unfortunayely it's up for sale.....the add is in the for sale section.
I'm trying to raise some funds for another project.

Hippy-71 - February 6th, 2009 at 10:36 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by PHAT BUG
Quote:
Originally posted by Hippy-71
Hi , I've got 165's all round, what size rims do you have the 135's on ?
Thanks for the reply too !


Just on stockies, 15x4. At least with the 135's you'll still be able to run the whitewall flaps. They don't work so well on low profile tyres.

PS Mine's pretty low and running shocks, just play with a few different one's to make sure you have travell and they dont bottom out before you hit the bump-stop.

http://i78.photobucket.com/albums/j92/phatvw/IMG_1481.jpg


What are your tyre measurements...135 x ???
I went into tyrepower and they couldn't find a listing ?
Also what brand are yours please ?

PHAT BUG - February 7th, 2009 at 05:59 AM

Mine are Michellin 135R15s (these are know Very hard to find)

What you need is some Nankang 135R15s, should be able to get them at any Nankang dealer.