19 Inch Alloys On Mk11 Galaxy

[b11rme]

Hi Hope someone can help, I have just brought a mk11 galaxy 1.9tdi which has a lovely set of 19inch alloys on it, it looks lowered (maybe just due to the size of the alloys) however when cornering hard or going over bumps the wheels touch the wheel arches, its sitting on 225/40/19 on fronts, 255/40/19 on the rears.

I hope somebody can come up with a cure for the wheels touching.

thanks

[mk2vr6]

[quote name='b11rme' post='145618' date='Sep 13 2009, 20:29:10']Hi Hope someone can help, I have just brought a mk11 galaxy 1.9tdi which has a lovely set of 19inch alloys on it, it looks lowered (maybe just due to the size of the alloys) however when cornering hard or going over bumps the wheels touch the wheel arches, its sitting on 225/40/19 on fronts, 255/40/19 on the rears.

I hope somebody can come up with a cure for the wheels touching.

thanks[/quote]

I'd say your running the running the wrong profile tyres! 225/35R19, 235/35R19, 245/35R19, 245/40R19, 255/35R19 are the recomended sizes for 19's but even then you will get rub if your slammed as well? [attachment=5016:021.JPG]
19's on 235/35/ 19 and they still rub! see the mark inside the rear of the arch

[jkspoff]

Have you got a picture of your galaxy from a side profile please.

[jkspoff]

I have just upgraded my wheels from 18 to 19 inch, same style RS6, with 235 35 19 Avon tyres. All I need to do now is not curb them !

[b11rme]

[quote name='jkspoff' post='145875' date='Sep 27 2009, 13:33:11']I have just upgraded my wheels from 18 to 19 inch, same style RS6, with 235 35 19 Avon tyres. All I need to do now is not curb them ![/quote]

Hi mate, sorry for the dlay I will get a pic of my car on here in the next few days, how is yours driving can you still get 7 people in there LOL

[jkspoff]

Drives great now that I've had the wheels properly balanced and the alternator pulley fixed ! Its lowered but the wheels never catch on the arches and it doesn't look daft, as there is still a good few inches between the arches and wheels. When its fully loaded with people and luggage it sits well on the road and handles superb compared to the standard set up. A bargain all round, although I would say that, to justify doing it ! My wife still can't understand why I lowered it and put bigger wheels on, but maybe its just a boy thing !!

By the way, it has 19" RS6 style wheels fitted with 235 35 R19 Avon ZZ3 reinforced tyres, and -50mm G-max springs. Edited October 2, 2009 by jkspoff

[viperclive]

I sure would like to see a pic with the 19" wheels on as I'm looking at getting a set for my gal.

Clive