Hi, I have a 1985 Mini Mayfair which has been fitted but Supalite alloy wheels with the original tyre size of 145/70x12.
I recently replaced all 4 tyres but the new tyres were much 'chunkier' than the Nankang tyres that were removed. I only changed them due to age - the tread was still legal but cracks were appearing.
Since doing this, the drivers side wheel catches really badly when on left-hand full lock. It is catching on the lower front edge of the wheel arch. There seems to be very little clearance even when not on full lock.
Since I have had the car it has felt very bouncy, apparently more so than it should be. I have changed all 4 shock absorbers for standard units without much change to the handling and I still think the car sits very low? Am I right?
Which makes me wonder - do I need to do the cones? As yet uninspected, but not changed in my ownership of 2 years. Could they be the cause of the low ride and wheel catching?
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Thanks, any help much appreciated!
Edited by edp, 23 January 2021 - 06:44 PM.