pp205 17 Posted August 15, 2006 My front tyres are currently scrubbing on the arches, they are 1.9 alloys sat on the 1.6 hubs. I didn't change to 1.9 hubs when I had the 1.9 engine put in as I had just bought new driveshafts and discs before my 1.6 engine packed up! Anyway I seem to recall reading a post on here about 1.9 alloys sitting further out when put on the 1.6 hubs, but I can't find it after performing a search. Is this true and if so what is the best solution without having to fork out for the 1.9 driveshafts? Hope someone can help, Thanks Simon Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mi16nut 0 Posted August 15, 2006 It is true that 1.9 alloys do stick out further on 1.6 hubs. You can get base model hubs that will accept your 1.6 driveshafts I believe, but you'll have to convert to the Girling 1.9 discs & calipers. Shouldn't cost too much as plenty on here (me included) have spares following an upgrade. Mark. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tagy 1 Posted August 15, 2006 plenty of people have 1.9 wheels on a 1.6 without a problem. Is it lowered alot? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
richsmells 2 Posted August 15, 2006 (edited) Mine scrub a bit on hard lock. Skip brown roadspeed springs -25mm. 1.6 hubs. Must be because of the wider track. Edited August 15, 2006 by richsmells Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pp205 17 Posted August 15, 2006 Cheers for the replies guys, I have spax front suspension lowered 30mm. They seem to rub mostly on cornering but also when I go along bumpy country roads at speed (a lot of these on the way to work!) I do have 1.9 discs and calipers just not the driveshafts and I don't fancy forking out for more as only replaced them a couple of months ago! Thanks for the offer though Mark Cheers Simon Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
