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Tires rubbing on arches - spacers?

  • 18-05-2015 8:19pm
    #1
    kkelly77
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,673 ✭✭✭


    Just noticed the front tires on my 2000 Ford Ka are rubbing on the inside of the arches at full lock.

    Alloys on the car are not the originals (but are Ford alloys) and tires are 175/65/R14. I think the OE tires were 165/65/R13.

    I'm not prepared to buy new wheels & tires for the car and was looking into putting spacers on to solve the issue.

    I've never had to buy spacers before and was looking for some advice about how to measure for the correct size needed? Also, will I need to source longer wheel nuts? Thanks.


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  • #2
    tossy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,594 ✭✭✭tossy


    Seeing as how a decent set of spacers form a reputable brand will cost just marginally less than 2 half decent tyres i'd probably go with tyres to sort the issue.


  • #3
    b318isp
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,649 ✭✭✭b318isp


    The tyres are simply the wrong size - the 175/65/14 are over 1.5"/38mm larger in diameter. You would need to go to a 175/55/14 or a 165/60/14 to get closer to the correct size.

    Spacers will move the wheels outwards, which may increase the rubbing. They are NOT the way to go.


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