Marty_Monstabishi
03-03-2006, 02:13 PM
A little while ago I posted that the front end of my whiteline works suspension was creaky over bumps. Well, I got it fixed today. I dropped it in to MRT performance in Sydney for the day to find the problem and they said the springs moved a bit when you turn the steering wheel. They put some insulation above the spring (some sort of gasket type ring I assume) and now it is quiet and beautiful. I'm really happy with their work and customer service in following this up.
Now, to the next bloody issue. They said my back tyres are rubbing the suspension arms. Apparently it's only when the wheels are fully 'drooped' and not when sitting flat but it's obviously happening as there is noticable wear on the tyres. They told me to take it up with Bob Jane's (who sold me the wheels and tyres). They said it's not the aftermarket suspension as the geometry hasn't changed and it still travels through the same arc.
I called Bob Jane's who put me on to Mullins (wheel manufacturer). The guy at Mullins was very understanding and talked to me for quite a while but said basically it's down to Bob Jane's as they sold me the wheels and tyres. He seems to think the tyres may be a bit too wide on those wheels.
They are 235/45 on 17"x7.5" rims. I'm wondering if maybe the offset is wrong. Has anyone else experienced this? MRT and Mullins both say I have a genuine case, as it's dangerous to have the tyres rubbing obviously. Somehow I get the feeling Bob Janes are going to blame Mullins for saying the wheels fit a Magna or blame the suspension. I think this is going to get messy. I hate complaining about stuff, but I don't want to be shredding 270 dollar tyres either! Hopefully I won't have to fork out any more money here. MRT said the problem may be able to be fixed with some spacers as a last resort but I'm not sure about the legality of this. Does anyone know?
Thoughts?
Now, to the next bloody issue. They said my back tyres are rubbing the suspension arms. Apparently it's only when the wheels are fully 'drooped' and not when sitting flat but it's obviously happening as there is noticable wear on the tyres. They told me to take it up with Bob Jane's (who sold me the wheels and tyres). They said it's not the aftermarket suspension as the geometry hasn't changed and it still travels through the same arc.
I called Bob Jane's who put me on to Mullins (wheel manufacturer). The guy at Mullins was very understanding and talked to me for quite a while but said basically it's down to Bob Jane's as they sold me the wheels and tyres. He seems to think the tyres may be a bit too wide on those wheels.
They are 235/45 on 17"x7.5" rims. I'm wondering if maybe the offset is wrong. Has anyone else experienced this? MRT and Mullins both say I have a genuine case, as it's dangerous to have the tyres rubbing obviously. Somehow I get the feeling Bob Janes are going to blame Mullins for saying the wheels fit a Magna or blame the suspension. I think this is going to get messy. I hate complaining about stuff, but I don't want to be shredding 270 dollar tyres either! Hopefully I won't have to fork out any more money here. MRT said the problem may be able to be fixed with some spacers as a last resort but I'm not sure about the legality of this. Does anyone know?
Thoughts?