18" wheels that scuff

[sleepyrascal]

Just slapped some 18" wheels on my car. They came off of Nenah's BBR (cheers:D:D) but they scuff (at the rear) over speed bumps of when driving on rougher country roads or over pot holes etc. John has already removed the wierd (pointless) plastic bits from under the rear arches which has helped a lot but hasn't solved the problem completely.

Has anyone had this problem?

Any suggestions on a fix?

http://www.mini2.com/gallery/personal/20711/56653.jpg
http://www.mini2.com/gallery/personal/20711/56654.jpg

[Gismo]

Have you had your car lowered, if not, then a fully adjustable suspension set up may be the answer ;)

[john]

I think you should try swopping the wheels from front to rear as the rear tyres appear to be completely different,i think the fronts would have more chance clearing at the rear;)

[sleepyrascal]

Good point John. I'll give that a shot tonight. They were rubbing really bad on the way to work. I'm just worried I end up damaginf the new rubber.

Frim what I remember BS, the car has standard mini sport springs.

[Scottie]

Sleepy got a brand new Cabrio suspension which will be stiffer than the hard top suspension if it fits you can have it for nothing:question:

Not that I would know anything but looking at your pic got me thinking something. can you post a pic square on to rear wheel please.

[sleepyrascal]

quote:Originally posted by ScottieCoop

Sleepy got a brand new Cabrio suspension which will be stiffer than the hard top suspension if it fits you can have it for nothing:question:

Not that I would know anything but looking at your pic got me thinking something. can you post a pic square on to rear wheel please.


Those springs would be handy Scottie!

I'll post a pic if I can. I'm at work and might not have the right cable. Failing that, i'll post when i'm home.

[Big Gordy]

If sleepy doesn't require your Cabrio suspension Scottie could I take it off your hands:I I stay in Larbert if pick-up is required8) I'll get in touch with minime to make sure it will fit on my 'ONE' Thanks :p:D:approve:

[Big Gordy]

Checked and it appears Cabrio suspension should fit a 'ONE' OK :p:D:approve:

[Scottie]

SORRY Big G never heard back from you so thought you didn't want it.;)

I don't mind it's sitting here doing nothing so whoever wants it can have it.

Might be in Larbert this weekend or next but need time to rake everything out the garage as I've a few items to look for.

[Big Gordy]

Welllllllllllll if Sleepy doesn't need/want them then I'm your man:D
Just let me know one way or the other if/when I could pick them up8)
I can put them beside the 'S' sideskirts and front+rear bumper that I have in the loft above my garage just waiting to be fitted:approve:<if I ever find the time:I> :p:D:approve:

[sleepyrascal]

Sorry big G. Hope you wont get mad if i teke them. Sorry, iv'e been offline all day.

[sleepyrascal]

Scottie. Here are the pics you asked me to post. I had to take them with my phone so excuse the crappy quality!!!!



http://www.mini2.com/gallery/personal/20711/56684.jpg
http://www.mini2.com/gallery/personal/20711/56685.jpg

[sleepyrascal]

I'll av the springs scottie if thats still ok?

[Scottie]

quote:Originally posted by sleepyrascal

I'll av the springs scottie if thats still ok?


no probs Ewan there yours.

eh I'm meant straight on I mean stand at the side of the car and take a photo of wheel as you look at it straight on. See the second of you first pics you posted you are standing a wee bit left to the wheel well stand a wee bit more straight on.

Right I'll let you know when I've got everything looked out if not this weekend then the next or the next will have a better idea of my weekend plans by Friday.

[sleepyrascal]

Ah ok i'm with you now. Ill just gop get that photo now. Hold on...

[Big Gordy]

Ohhh bum:mad:That's me lost out on these twice now:(;)
I've actually got a set of standard 'cooper' springs but can't find out if there any different from standard 'one' springs. For sure the 'S' set would be stiffer that's why I was going for them......oh well8) :p:D:approve:

[sleepyrascal]

The first pic is the car sitting as normal, the second is with that one wheel parked up on a piece of wood about half the hight of a kerb.


http://www.mini2.com/gallery/personal/20711/56719.jpg
http://www.mini2.com/gallery/personal/20711/56720.jpg

[sleepyrascal]

Sorry Big Gord. I promise if the springs dont help i'll pass them on to you. By the way, John is looking to buy a standard suspension kit. He might be interested in your spare set.

[Big Gordy]

No worries Sleepy:D
If Scotties spring's don't sort you're problems and you give them to me I'll give my cooper springs to John,OK ;) :p:D:approve:

[Nenah]

I cant seem to follow what's been decided in the end but I think the wheels look tres cool on your car sleepy, not that I'm biased or anything! :cool::D

So they scuff?!?! You have to suffer a little for looking good, darling! ;)

[sleepyrascal]

quote:Originally posted by Nenah

I cant seem to follow what's been decided in the end but I think the wheels look tres cool on your car sleepy, not that I'm biased or anything! :cool::D

So they scuff?!?! You have to suffer a little for looking good, darling! ;)


I think If I can manage to stop the rear of the car looking monster truck ish by getting an s rear end, and I get the scuffing to stop.. Ill be sorted!

[KINGHORN]

if it dont scuff its not low enuf