2.8 V6 Cabby

[coullstar]

Or Denso tape the threads.

[gavs20v]

Machine the hub face on the discs rather than the wheels IMO . Camber shims to bring in the top of the wheel . Arch rolling to and the flat edge of the arch slightly . Careful tyre choice . Not just the size by the make and and design . Ie Pirelli p6000 have a nice rolled edge to the sidewall however conti's have a much angular shoulder

Keep the wheels and Persevere .

On a side note I'd cling film the threads on your kw's . It'll stop all the crap getting in there and potentially damaging them

Gav

[1781cc]

I like the wheels, id say option 2 if you think you could get away with it, or option 4, take your wheels to a wheel repair shop, see if they could be machined on the backside, ie you take off 2-3mm to increase the offset and tuck it under the wheel well a bit more (if there is clearance with the struts). Many wheels can be taken in if it is only afew mm, all depends on the type of wheel, and how much 'meat' is on the hub mating surface.

ooo, thats a novel idea, I never thought of that, I will speak to Pristine in Milton Keynes who did the refurb on these, their work is solid and if anyone knows if that can be done it will be them.

Yaz, I know the tread width is wider than stock boleros, but I followed another car's thread on the wheels and I guess they must have had V3's with damping set to max to avoid the rub, but it just specced KW coilovers, V3s are way out of my budget.

If the machining option won't wash, I will see about arch rolling (any recommendations based on experience?) and failing that will change tyres.

If I can't get there based on all the above, I will sell the wheels, but as you can see, I really do not want to as I love them on the car.

Determined or stupid?

[Ruffiano]

I like the wheels, id say option 2 if you think you could get away with it, or option 4, take your wheels to a wheel repair shop, see if they could be machined on the backside, ie you take off 2-3mm to increase the offset and tuck it under the wheel well a bit more (if there is clearance with the struts). Many wheels can be taken in if it is only afew mm, all depends on the type of wheel, and how much 'meat' is on the hub mating surface.

[gripper]

Peeps don't really like your wheels do they Lee
Each to his own, in my opinion I think they look really smart
I would go with option 2 first and see how it goes first

[Yaz]

Lee, no wonder, that size is hugh! I'm running 205/40/17 on my boleros. But I think 215 or 225 at the most for yours. The more stretch you can the better it will look and the top corner of tyre will taper in more and should give you the clearance you need.

My vote is keep the Brocks!

ffs, with option 3... lol

They are 235 40 17, I might try and run more stretch on a 225 with a drop to 35 on the rears, I have seen cars with these on, what gives?

I really hope my wife doesn't find my receipts or any of these threads... ha ha

[1781cc]

ffs, with option 3... lol

They are 235 40 17, I might try and run more stretch on a 225 with a drop to 35 on the rears, I have seen cars with these on, what gives?

I really hope my wife doesn't find my receipts or any of these threads... ha ha

[newsh]

Height looks perfect now, just need some wheels that fit the car

I guess that's option 3..

[Yaz]

What size tyres you running Lee? They look a bit chunky and this might be your problem perhaps?

[quattrostyle]

Option 3

[1781cc]

sorta crestfallen...

finally got the KW v1's fitted after being on my to do list for over a year, quite a difference in the stock setup compared to the v1s, have to say that I am impressed with the ride quality as its not as hard as I expected it to be, even with literally the whole car polybushed!

Elite Motor Tune in Northampton are always my garage of choice and fitted these with no issues, then ran a full 4 wheel alignment, although Ben says it will need some time to settle before adjusting slightly. He recommended having a look at the camber as well, I can concur this as full steering adjustments under load give the sensation of spinning on its axis slightly, which points to the tyres not sitting completely flush on the road.

Pics for pervs...

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Conclusion?

The tyres still rub over bumps, not as bad as before, but a little protest, I can see that my arches have already suffered some paint removal in the past on the fine inner lip, but I am determined to have my cake and eat it, I am not giving up, but it does leave a bitter taste in my mouth after spending over £1500 on parts and labour (which incidentally was more than the purchase of the car was over 2 years ago...)

So, suggestions please...

1) Adjustable rear tie bars to pull the camber in (are these even available?)
2) Roll the arches?
3) Sell the wheels and be less stubborn?

[Yaz]

I'm drooling...

[1781cc]

Big shout out to Yaz for sorting this out for me... things are about to get interesting! :-)

[Vorsprung durch Technik]

Oh the joys.

[1781cc]

Quick update, after sending two pad shipments back to MTEC because they wouldn't fit, it turns out that the car isn't fitted with standard calipers and in its previous life has received an upgrade courtesy of twin-pot UR Quattro Turbo callipers...

Who knew?

In any case, red stuff front pads have been fitted and the bedding in process shall begin, although that won't be for a while because we are still waiting for the KW V1s to come in from Germany and although the front bushes have already been done when the brakes were being changed, the wheel alignment wasn't worth wasting money on if its going to have to be done again.

At this rate it'll be winter again before the car is on the road!