DRTDVL 4 1 Cars Posted July 11, 2010 I'm getting enough compression in the rear suspension that the tyre has worn through the filler neck thats in the wheel arch. Just wondering what everyone else is doing as a fix for this. I know if i just replace it, i'll wear through it again. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
welshpug 1,647 Posted July 11, 2010 fit the missing bumpstops and a filler neck guard (just a piece of sheet steel cut to shape and fixed on with screws) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DRTDVL 4 1 Cars Posted July 11, 2010 the bump stops are fitted. I'm wondering if the have cut down, they still have the point and there is a decent contact patch on the trailing arm. i'll have a look into the shield. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lagonda 41 Posted July 11, 2010 My rear suspension is set pretty low & I'm missing at least one of the bump stops. With the boot fairly full the rear tyres occasionally scrape the rear valance. No issues with petrol filler...so perhaps your rear beam is somehow set too far forwards? Might be worth checking the mountings. Proviso....mine is a CTi but I doubt there is any difference in this area. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
welshpug 1,647 Posted July 11, 2010 wrong size tyres possibly if bumpstops are present ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DRTDVL 4 1 Cars Posted July 11, 2010 195/55/15 - Dunlop Formula R's Would they be too big? I thought 195/55 would be ok. I've got the car at basically factory ride height also. It's worn the filler neck directly above the tyre. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tom Fenton 1,536 Posted July 11, 2010 I run the Dunlop Formulas, good tyres. I also run 195/55/15, no problem on our car. The only thing I can think of is that they do have a very square shoulder to them, so probably stick out towards your fuel pipe more. Not personally had any issue with it though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
m_attt 31 1 Cars Posted July 11, 2010 i had this issue, try refitting the pipe needs to go up higher. its right **** of a job though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DRTDVL 4 1 Cars Posted July 11, 2010 Thanks guys, I'll have a look at refitting the pipe a bit higher and a shield. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
welshpug 1,647 Posted July 12, 2010 you have man sized torsion bars though tom the tyres would be 10-15mm taller than the intended tyre size, so not surprised they rub. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DRTDVL 4 1 Cars Posted July 12, 2010 i noticed tonight that the fuel filler didn't sit in the channel thats in the bodywork Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
