hey just bougt sum marea alloys:slayer: and tyres put them on my brava but when i put the full lock on it seems to catch sum were but only does it on the right hand lock and not on the left so would i need sum spacers if so how wide 3mm 4mm 5mm ???? plus would i have to put them on both the front and the back thanks for your help guys :worship: :worship: :worship: :worship: :worship: :worship: :worship:

sorry didnt mension the alloys came off a marea 2.0 20v 15inch and the tyres are 195/55R15 thanks again:worship:

could always live with it for the time being and when its time to change go down a size or to 195/45 or 50s and give that a try

the tyres are brand new tho thats the only problem not botherhed about buying sum spacers just wana no if it will need them and how thick i will need

puntorobb2006 said:

when i put the full lock on it seems to catch sum were but only does it on the right hand lock and not on the left

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Dunno why they would the overall radius is the same check here:

http://www.miata.net/garage/tirecalc.html

Although a bit wider, have never heard of anyone else whith that prob with standard alloys, yea the Bravo HGT arches are a bit bigger, and i'd imagine possible so are the Marea ELX 20v, your only going from a 185 to a 195, so not a huge jump up, have you checked that there isnt any wheel lining hanging down etc, perhaps jack the car up, axel stands and get a friend to turn both locks to see where its catching.

If you moved to 45's then speedo would be out by about 6.5% meaning your doing 54 mph when the speedo reads 60.

Bunny's bravo has the same problem with my ex marea alloys and 195/55R15 tyres. They rub on the front ocasionally. The way to resolve is to get 195/50R15 tyres (they're cheap too).

Likely the edge of the wheel will be rubbing against the front arch lining. The rear shouldn't be a problem so try changing the front tyres first - then you only need 2. Keep the tyres you have taken off to swap with the rear when they wear down.

Spacers won't help, they might even make it worse if it is the outside edge hitting the front arch lining.

cheers guys so my best bet will be to get sum smaller tryes (width) after crimbo uploadeda pic in the gallery if any1 wants to c dunno y but ya mite i thunk it looks cool but only cost 36 quid 1 tiny curb mark and 4 brand new tryes bargin

cheers guys so my best bet will be to get sum smaller tryes (width) after crimbo uploadeda pic in the gallery if any1 wants to c dunno y but ya mite i thunk it looks cool but only cost 36 quid 1 tiny curb mark and 4 brand new tryes bargin

cheers guys so my best bet will be to get sum smaller tryes (width) after crimbo uploaded a pic in the gallery if any1 wants to have a look dunno y but ya mite i think it looks alreite but only cost 36 quid 1 tiny curb mark and 4 brand new tryes bargin

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puntorobb2006 said:

cheers guys so my best bet will be to get sum smaller tryes (width)

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You mean radius as dont know if 185's would fit think they'd be too small, HGT, alloys allow 195 or 205's not sure about the older ones, 185's might not seal properly.

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sorry that last post has cum up 3 times

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puntorobb2006 said:

my best bet will be to get sum smaller tryes (width)

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not width, you want a lower profile, from 195/55 to 195/50
i have 195/50 on 15s (also original fiat alloys) and have no problems.

brilliant guys ill do that then get 195/50/ 15 thanks you lot id be f****d
with out all your help

merry christmas to ever1 as well

merry crimbo

Also seen as no one's asked do you have your car lowered and if so by how much as they could be the cause, or a worn sprin/shock causing it to dip on one side. or at the fornt due to deceleration where cars weight is transfered to the front of the car.

Shouldn't be a problem. The issue is 195/55 tyres are too big for the front arch, and will rub when turned against the arch lining behind the bumper.

mine is lowered with 45mm springs and gas shocks, and has no probs with 195/50.