Knock knock!!

[Hamalmac]

Hi Folks.
Last week I fitted my shiny new 19" LM reps. Everything went on as expected and seemed fine for the first few miles.
I started to hear a slight knock/cracking from my passengers side strut top area. After driving the car for a week both sides are now affected. It's when turning to hard lock or driving over uneven surfaces. Could the change in rim width and offset upset something , or is more likely that general wear and tear has chosen to rear its head after I've unloaded my disposable on the bling rather than the bits that hold it al together ? Does the strut top have a bush or similar that can cause this noise? Any advice and opinion warmly received.

Cheers Hamalmac

 

[Hamalmac]

Sorry Mods. Could you move this to E85 Problems.
Many Thanks

 

[fixit man]

have you checked the strut braces ?, check the torque on the nuts......common problem !

 

[mr wilks]

Grab hold of each front wheel , , if any play when you attempt to shake them then there,s your answer

 

[Beetlegav]

did your new wheels need spigot rings? that can cause knocking if they havent got them on when needed

 

[Hamalmac]

Hi.
No spigot rings needed with these wheels. I'll jack the car up and check for any movement.
I will also check strut brace for play. Many thanks Guys.

Cheers Hamalmac.

 

[Hamalmac]

Thanks Guys
Checked the strut brace this morning and both sides were bellow the torque setting. Many thanks.
Hamalmac