Hi Martin
If the panhard rod is not bent then unequal n/s and o/d clearances can only be
due to grossly perished panhard rod bushes (very unlikely) or the car has been
driven with the panhard rod mount not securely bolted to the boot floor thereby
elongating the holes in the floor, or inaccurate drilling of the boot floor. I
suggest you undo the mount then with the rear of the car at normal ride height
re-drill or elongate the holes as necessary. When you bolt it back up use body
filler to remove the resulting gaps. When the filler has set, unbolt the mount
and reattach it with windscreen or body adhesive. You then shouldn't need
spacers but for info most insurance companies are ok with thin (3 or 4mm)
spacers if required. Best regards
Bill
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From: Susan and Martin Scott
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Sent: Monday, 17 April 2017, 16:47
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? --
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