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Hi all,

This is my first post so be kind

I have a 2002 9n and just fitted some 15" x 6.5" Cades Eros Alloys with 195x55 tyres. The rears fit perfectly but I'm having some issues with the fronts. I first tried them without spacers but it was clear to see that there was zero clearance for the calipers. I then tried 5mm spacers, took it down the road and back only to have a rubbing noise coming from the front. Naturally I thought it was the caliper clearance so I fitted 10mm spacers and I'm still having the same issue. I jacked it up and spun the wheels and there is plenty of clearance but what I did notice is that the spacers were wedged against the calipers. Has anyone else had this issue?

Also im looking to drop her 40-45mm, can you recommend some lowering springs? I know its a cheep way out but coilovers for a £1k car cant be justified. I have been looking at Eibach and Bilstein so far.

them tyres might be too high....specially if your lowering it

youll need to change the tyres to a slightly lower wall to cure it

if ur brakes were touching your wheels ...youd hear a lot more than just a rubbing sound lol

Tyres are fine. 195 55 is OE spec, and I've seen a 9n Sport with 15" stock Melbourne wheels and that tyre combination slammed to the ground.

The issue's elsewhere.

Ash

K.I.T.T. wrote:Tyres are fine. 195 55 is OE spec, and I've seen a 9n Sport with 15" stock Melbourne wheels and that tyre combination slammed to the ground.

The issue's elsewhere.

Ash

Okay...check the the face of the wheels where it meets the hub isnt touching the caliper...

i once had an issue with wheels where that face was hitting the caliper..i took them to a precision engineering company who milled of 5mm round the radius which then cleared the caliper