Author Topic: 355 Front Wheel Clearances  (Read 1447 times)

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355 Front Wheel Clearances
« on: August 09, 2010, 09:39:47 AM »
Hi,

Those with Extreme 355s, what have you done do overcome front tyres catching on the wheel arches on full lock? I have the 18" 100% replica wheels with 225/40 tyres. Its not a major issue at the moment as I have a friendly MOT tester who turns a blind eye once a year but I would like to get something sorted, other than taking a club hammer.

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Re: 355 Front Wheel Clearances
« Reply #1 on: August 09, 2010, 10:00:14 AM »
A hammer is a required part of the tool kit im afraid! I know one member on here has come up with a way of limiting the steering lock so they dont catch, but obviously this makes 3 point turns a little more difficult. I am going to use a combination of both as I have 19's.

If you went down by a profile size next time you chaged the tyres, that would help, but would affect the look and the handling. Dropping a profile on yours would be as follows

225/40/18 - 637.2mm diameter
225/35/18 - 614.7mm diameter

So that would give you 11.25mm extra clearance which is quite a bit

If you dropped the width down but kept the profile that would help too, but less so.

215/40/18 - 629.2mm diameter (Gaining 4mm clearance)

Different make tyres can alter the clearance too, but is somewhat more hit and miss on the results. Or, you could use part worns like I do, which will gain you 3 or 4 mm AND save you money Hahaha!  ;D
« Last Edit: August 09, 2010, 11:30:35 AM by Drew355 »

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Re: 355 Front Wheel Clearances
« Reply #2 on: August 10, 2010, 01:18:57 PM »
you can get spacers that drop into the steering rack or put a blob of weld inthere on the shaft. Problem is, you need a car lift to do it.

 

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