Punto (Mk2/2b) Here Is my Punto. New alloys today

[helpimonfire]

oooo blimey, they're a bit blinging

Look good though

Abarth kit and lowering next?

 

[JTDPaul]

not sure if i like the front of the arbarth kit. Im on the look out for something like the bravo arbarth front end.
And as for lowering, i did have plans to but ive just had a drive with theese on and they are rubbing abit . they shouldnt do really they are only 17"

 

[helpimonfire]

Rubbing on full lock? I don't know much, but I reckon you'd need your arches rolled? (I have no idea what that is, but i see it pop up everytime someone mentions that their wheels are rubbing)

 

[JTDPaul]

yeah i know about having arches rolled out but a standard punto should be ok with 17's
unless im mistaken?

 

[chrisunoman]

Depends entirely on the offset of them. Where are they rubbing, front or back?

Looking good though!

 

[helpimonfire]

I'd have thought so too, seems odd to me that they'd rub. I know 18's need arch work to fit, but I didn't think 17's would need any

 

[JTDPaul]

They only rub on the front when getting near to full lock

 

[chrisunoman]

Are they 7.5 inch wide?

 

[charlieboy]

They look good, specially on a black punto

charlie

 

[JTDPaul]

Are they 7.5 inch wide?

erm dunno they are 205's

and Cheers for the comments charlieboy

 

[chrisunoman]

If the alloy is 7.5" rather than 7" then thats why you might be getting rubbing.

But seeing as they dont rub on the back, i doubt this will be the contributory factor.

 

[JTDPaul]

bit stumped really. i think i'll jack it up tomorrow in the light and have a look

 

[chrisunoman]

When you jack it up, have a look at the offset on the back of the wheel.

mk2s should be et35-37.

 

[JTDPaul]

whats the offset?

 

[chrisunoman]

The distance from the centre of the alloy to the bolt face.

Will be stamped on, et**

 

[JTDPaul]

thanks i'll take a look tomorrow

 

[cholmes0305]

stick sum spacers on the front i had the same problem, you may have to take off for MOT if they still catch

 

[wolfracepunto]

(Realise this thread is 3 weeks old- just in case the problem is still there)
Mine did the same, even with spacers fitted. They only caught on the arch lining which is soft rubber so shouldn't be doing any harm

 

[sutty2tone]

very nice car there m8,,,love ya wheels,very nice