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Fiat 126 Chat => Fiat 126 Mechanical Problem Solving => Topic started by: Ministig on July 10, 2014, 05:37:46 PM

Title: Wheels scraping on fenders
Post by: Ministig on July 10, 2014, 05:37:46 PM

I have put a reverse eye leaf spring on my bis and mk1 uno turbo wheels and the front wheels will only turn about a quarter of the way before catching on the front fenders. Will rolling the arches work? Any ideas?

Title: Re: Wheels scraping on fenders
Post by: stuey on July 10, 2014, 06:17:29 PM

What size tyres are you running?

Title: Re: Wheels scraping on fenders
Post by: Ministig on July 10, 2014, 07:07:56 PM

Theyre 175x60r13. My dad said it might be something to do with the tracking

Title: Re: Wheels scraping on fenders
Post by: Gadge on July 10, 2014, 08:54:03 PM

I think 175 is perhaps too wide for the 126. I know 165 will fit with a low profile tyre such as a 55 profile. Plus the uno may well have a different offset so the wheel sits further in to the arch which will also hinder the steering.

Title: Re: Wheels scraping on fenders
Post by: Ministig on July 10, 2014, 09:10:41 PM

ok thanks  ;D Ill adjust the tracking to see if that will fix it but if not ill put some mk2 uno turbo wheels on with skinnier tyres