5 replies to this topic

[minispecial79]

Hi,

 

Obviously something that has always been the case with my car but only noticing now after changing from 12" revolutions to 10" force racing split rim exactons.

 

The wheels no way near central in the arch, I guess I need to find a mini specialist to set this up correctly with tie bars etc?

 

Any advice would be great.

 

 

 

[The Matt]

Have you fitted negative camber bottom arms?

[The Matt]

When it's side on, wheels straight ahead, it might still be roughly central.

But with those rims the front of the arch is going to need trimming anyway.

You'll need to get your geometry set up properly if you've fitted different bottom arms etc.

[Moggyton]

Its hard to tell with the wheels turned?

[Cooperman]

The position of the wheels relative to the bodywork can vary from car to car. It's the tolerances on panels and panel fit.
The important thing is to make sure the caster is 2.75 degrees to 3.25 degrees and as equal side to side as you can get it.
Adjustable tie bars are the answer, but once set the wings may need trimming. It is usually no problem with wheels up to 5" and standard datum offset, but beyond that width it is usual to need a bit trimmed from the wings.

[62S]

It looks as though the arches have been trimmed already.