Since fitting Michelin PS3'S on my 224's I've noticed a bit of arch rubbing on the rear. I spoke to the lads at Severn Valley motorsport and they're going to lend me a gadget that bolts to the hub and somehow with a bit of patience rolls the arch away from the tyre. Has anyone used something similar and how successful was it?
Need to roll my arches
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Yeah that's what they said....slowly slowly. They only catch a little because of the offset of the 224's on non-m's so hopefully it'll work okayZ4M-2006 said:
You need to use a heat gun to warm the paint so it doesnt crack.
Dont go nuts, just warm to touch.
The liner stays in place but id recommend a heat gun on that and tbh it may be where its rubbing.
Safer still get some camber on rear to see if that will eliminate rubbing.
Dont go nuts, just warm to touch.
The liner stays in place but id recommend a heat gun on that and tbh it may be where its rubbing.
Safer still get some camber on rear to see if that will eliminate rubbing.
This stuff is like dent removal. You can get the kit easily, but the skill is in the operator using it and to some extent the quality and condition of the tool
Personally I wouldn't do this myself (and I tackle most stuff) as it's a twin skin rear wing which is way different to old skool cars and you could end up with a really ragged wavy edge.
Personally I wouldn't do this myself (and I tackle most stuff) as it's a twin skin rear wing which is way different to old skool cars and you could end up with a really ragged wavy edge.
Thank you all for all the replies. I never had any rubbing when I had the RFT Bridgestone on the same wheels. It's only slight and on twisty undulating b roads. Thanks for the 'twin skin' info Phil.... not sure if I ought to add a bit of camber first
I'd advise against rolling the arches. There's only about a 10mm lip which even when warmed the paint wants to crack.
You'll probably find its catching on the arch liner more than anything or in the corner where the rear bumper meets.
I'd add a little more camber on the back to pull it in slightly if it was me.
You'll probably find its catching on the arch liner more than anything or in the corner where the rear bumper meets.
I'd add a little more camber on the back to pull it in slightly if it was me.
As above go for a different tread pattern tyre.
Not saying don't roll them if you really need/want to but get a pro to do it.
Not saying don't roll them if you really need/want to but get a pro to do it.
mr wilks said:Beetlegav said:
Or fit a size narrower width tyres :? Sell the current ones to offset costs & total expenditure/time will be far less than those rolling arch capers
Or that but we don't know the tyre size, but depending on what tyres they're running they shouldn't need to.
Just had Michelin pilot sport 3's in 255/35/18 same size as the RFT's that they replaced. Perhaps it is the liner as it isn't damaging the tyre merely scuffing it.
Leesfarm07 said:
Different types and brands have different tread and shoulder, width and profile.
If it were the arch I'd expect to see black lines of rubber the paint or at least evidence of contact. Take a good look underneath and I suspect you'll actually see wear marks on just the liner.
my car has the arches rolled, personally id not do it, its pulled the panel lines out on mine (only ever,ever so slightly, but now ive noticed them, they stand out a mile to me!!!) and like said above, its far more likely its catching the liner so no matter how much u flair the arches it WILL still catch the liner as it still hangs/sits in the same place
Having just checked the offsets of those wheels there shouldn't be any rubbing even if you were lowered.
I would do a little more investigation before you roll anything.
I would do a little more investigation before you roll anything.
The car came with the sports suspension so assume it is slightly lower but not excessive. I'll take a good look at the liners this weekend. If I find its that should I just live with it or can they be altered. Normal driving there's no prob....just when you are cracking on and you drop into a dip in the road where the springs compress. I think I've pretty much gone off the idea of trying to roll them now. Thanks everyone for the help and advice 