Hi,
>
> I've got a problem with the rear axle on my SIV, it is off a wider Ford
> Cortina, not a big problem as I could change it back to standard, but
> the wider track at the back helps the handling and looks better as the
> wheels fill the arches. Howver, they fill the arches so much so that the
> tyres rub. The Car is on 5 1/2 " Minilites with 175/70 tyres on.
>
> I could get the arches ground back but apparently they are arches over
> other arches, so would have to be completely cut back and rewelded, then
> resprayed etc etc. Question is: can anyone suggest different wheels that
> would have less of an offset. At the moment I am running the spare on
> the drivers side that rubs very badly (155 on
> standard rim), this will clear
> the arches but I'm not too keen on running different size wheels at the
> back.
>
> Or does anyone have a spare set of standard wheels & tyres thjat I could
> put on the back until I can afford to have the arches cut back or swap
> alloys?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Joe
>
> p.s. In England, preferably London (a lot to ask I guess!)
>
> 64 Alpine
> 69 Stiletto
> 78 Davrian
> London
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