rubbing on outer arch...HELP!

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rubbing on outer arch...HELP!

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Hi guys,

My Roc is back on the road but the left front wheel is rubbing on the outside arch/liner when I go around a right hander or over a pothole. If I get the tracking seen to do you think this will help... and maybe a smaller profile tyre on the front?

many thanks

Andy


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has the car been rebuilt/repaired recently?
what size tyres/wheels are you running?
standard suspension?
pictures might help too Andy.


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Take the poo shield out and get it all tracked up. Should be fine


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Mine doesnt have any front liners and the arch has been cut back. Full fat 195/50/15 tyres and never scrubs. And shes low!


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Cool guys, thanks for the help. I will get some pics. The tyre has a 55 profile and the car is lowered 35mm. Pics to come.


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If its only on one side just check you haven't got a broken coil spring.They can go at the top where the spring coil is narrower.


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Great! I will get the tracking/new tires done and get someone to have a look at the same time!

I appreciate the help guys!


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front camber being out is another one that wants checking. get it done at the same time as the tracking. use a decent alignment centre (i.e. not quickshit)


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