----- Original Message ----- From: Susan and Martin Scott To: [email protected] Sent: Monday, April 17, 2017 4:47 PM Subject: [Quantum Owners] Fatter tyres??
I'm hoping someone can shed some light........ Giving the Q saloon a once-over prior to Stoneleigh, and I noticed the rear offside tyre has scraped the plastic sleeve on the damper. I didn't have the problem with the previous tyres which were the same size (185/55x14) The wheels are as before (43.5 inset). I can only think the tyre shape (Dunlop) is a bit different to the previous tyres (Firestone) - the new ones do measure 185mm across. I've also tried switching wheels to different corners just n case of some crazy offset difference in manufacture. Measuring the clearance to the rear trailing arms is 5mm on the offside and 20mm on the nearside, so far from ideal. The only ways I can see of changing this are 1) different tyres, but a lottery as to result. 2) spacers (I have an aversion to them, as do insurance. 3) change the wheels (maybe Peugeot for less inset?) or 4) Fit an adjustable panhard rod to attempt to "even it up" which may give a problem on the nearside. As far as I can see it the close clearance in itself is an issue, not helped by the poor design (panhard rod) which moves the axle laterally when the suspension compresses. With the car on level ground the panhard rod is horizontal, so any movement (up or down) will have the effect of moving the axle/RH wheel to the offside of the car, thus improving the current situation, but clearly bush compliance/stack up of movement has caused the tyre to touch the plastic shield. Has anyone else got a clearance issue on rear tyres on a saloon? Edited to add....... OR INDEED A 2+2, since the rear axle is the same No virus found in this message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 2016.0.8012 / Virus Database: 4769/14336 - Release Date: 04/17/17 -- -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Quantum Owners Group" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected] To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected] For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/quantumowners?hl=en IMPORTANT NOTE: All information presented herewith is provided on an "As Is" basis, without warranty or the implication thereof. Neither the Quantum Owners Club nor the individuals associated with the Quantum Owners Club or in the preparation of the above information shall have any liability to any person or entity with respect to liability, loss, or damage caused or alleged to be caused directly or indirectly by the instructions contained within this or related message(s). --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Quantum Owners Group" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to [email protected]. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Quantum Owners Group" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected] To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected] For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/quantumowners?hl=en IMPORTANT NOTE: All information presented herewith is provided on an "As Is" basis, without warranty or the implication thereof. Neither the Quantum Owners Club nor the individuals associated with the Quantum Owners Club or in the preparation of the above information shall have any liability to any person or entity with respect to liability, loss, or damage caused or alleged to be caused directly or indirectly by the instructions contained within this or related message(s). --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Quantum Owners Group" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to [email protected]. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
