Rims Fitting Problem On The Rear Axle

[Guest Michael MRK]

Hi

I want to fit 15's rims on my 205 GR, i didn't change the rear torsion bar yet, cos i'm confused about the offest they give to the rims, the problem that i got a new rims, 15x7.0 with dimensions of 108x4 peugeot fittings, when i fitted them at the front, they fit perfectly, but on the rear axle, the hit the inner arches (the one that forms the trunk), so i want to know which gives more offset the 1.6 torsion bar with drums, or the 1.9 torsion bar with discs, or they all the same and should i go for spacers ???

 

regards

Edited June 16, 2006 by Michael MRK

[Guest smokinslim]

What is the offset of your new rims? Also do they sit upright on the rear or do they lean in at the top?

[Guest Michael MRK]

well, i dunno actually, but i guess it about 35~40

and i didn't have the chance to try them at the rear cos they don't want to bolt in, so don't know whether they lean in at the top or not, but in the stock rims, they lean in to the top..!!

[jackherer 543]

but in the stock rims, they lean in to the top..!!

 

your rear beam is broken, probably beyond repair I'm afraid

[Greenys_meanies 0]

well, i dunno actually, but i guess it about 35~40

and i didn't have the chance to try them at the rear cos they don't want to bolt in, so don't know whether they lean in at the top or not, but in the stock rims, they lean in to the top..!!

 

Sorry but you have bought yourself some FORD alloys, peugeot alloys only have an offset of 15. you'll need spacers i'm afraid, i doubt a rear beam swap will cure it and the fronts will foul on full lock probably

 

is it lowered cos you will have problems on the outer arches cos 7x15 are big for a non-gti. i have 195 / 50x15 (6.5x15) on my DT and they foul the outers!

 

and your beam is shot if it deffo leans in at the top

Edited June 16, 2006 by Greenys_meanies

[Guest smokinslim]

If the arches weren't a problem a 309 beam would space the rears out nicely i imagine, 10-20mm spacers on the front. Base model arches only need a light trim to accept 7" rims on a lowered car, the rears are a bit trickier though

[Guest Michael MRK]

umm, i guess i'll sell those rims and will get myself some decent 15s GTi wheels

[Jrod 7]

That wont fix you ream beam tho.

[Guest Michael MRK]

lol, rear beam is really in a good condition, when i said that the wheel leans in to the top, its the normal camber angle of the rear axle tho