1996 Volvo 855 TDi
1998 Volvo C70 T5New wheels on,
now i wanna get off the monster truck look!
does anyone know of and clearence isues with a 40mm drop on 225/45/17's?
just like to know before i purchace springs
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Thursday 21st October 2010, 11:08 #1Senior Member
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Thanked 72 Times in 59 PostsIs the old 40mm drop what i need?
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Thanked 161 Times in 112 PostsHi.
On full lock the inner part of the tyre will rub but it aint anything too worrie about mate.Cheers Mark..........
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Thanked 169 Times in 143 Postskeep hold of your old wheels for your MOT, and possibly your standard springs just incase
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Thanked 72 Times in 59 Postshhmm why would i wanna change the tyres and springs over for MOT
as long as all these parts i put on are servicable they will go through MOT
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Thursday 21st October 2010, 16:23 #5Whiny Old Git
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Thanked 4,999 Times in 3,015 PostsSorry, don't understand, why does he need to keep his old wheels and tyres for the mot? Originally Posted by stu_850t5
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Thanked 1,005 Times in 711 PostsWon't pass an MOT rubbing wheel arches Originally Posted by claymore
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Thanked 72 Times in 59 PostsI dont think i will have any problems, its very rarely checked!
i will remove any rubs, ive fitted wheels just as big on smaller cars and also gone alot lower, (mallet et grinder)
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Thanked 5,683 Times in 4,419 Postsmy rear tyres rubbed with those size tyres so i put 215/40/17's on
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