Issues with Bolero Wheels

2500cc · 12th March 2010, 16:57

Hello Experts,

Am a newbie here. I love automobiles but lack knowledge about them, which is why am here with you gurus to get myself enlightened about the Automobiles and my Bolero.

Ok So here's the Issue.

Recently I added 15" 5, spoke plati alloys with Yokohama Geos (215/75 R15). Now the problem is whenever I drive on rough roads/ ditches with more than 5 people, my tires touch the wheel arches (both front and rear), this is very irritating and annoying at times.

Few of my friends suggested that i add spacers and raise the height of the vehicle. But I'm against this as this adds more body roll to the vehicle. As this is my only vehicle at this point and I dont want to give a bumpy ride to my old parents.

Please help me out with this.

Cheers,
Rajesh

akshay4587 · 12th March 2010, 17:58

This shouldnt be happening as you are using stock tyre on your bolero

Nikhilb2008 · 12th March 2010, 18:05

Get the suspension checked.

2500cc · 12th March 2010, 18:12

@akshay: I'm not using stock tires, I'm using yokohama geos, though the size is same 215/75 R15.

@Nikhil: Do you think it is really the suspension problem ? I'm asking this becasue when i had stock rims and tires in place i didn't face any issues.

Also I have to mention that the tires are popping out after switching to alloys, I'll get better pics for you guys tomorrow.

Cheers,
Rajesh

Nikhilb2008 · 12th March 2010, 18:54

I think the offset of the wheels is wrong.

nitrous · 12th March 2010, 19:12

^^Correctumundo.
The offset is too negative.

I would suggest you have a body repair specialist hammer the fender(wheel arch) outwards without damaging the paint/body.

12th March 2010, 16:57	#1
2500cc BHPian Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Bangalore Posts: 738 Thanked: 354 Times	Issues with Bolero Wheels Hello Experts, Am a newbie here. I love automobiles but lack knowledge about them, which is why am here with you gurus to get myself enlightened about the Automobiles and my Bolero. Ok So here's the Issue. Recently I added 15" 5, spoke plati alloys with Yokohama Geos (215/75 R15). Now the problem is whenever I drive on rough roads/ ditches with more than 5 people, my tires touch the wheel arches (both front and rear), this is very irritating and annoying at times. Few of my friends suggested that i add spacers and raise the height of the vehicle. But I'm against this as this adds more body roll to the vehicle. As this is my only vehicle at this point and I dont want to give a bumpy ride to my old parents. Please help me out with this. Cheers, Rajesh Attached Thumbnails
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12th March 2010, 17:58	#2
akshay4587 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Chandigarh/Mohali/Ambala Cantt Posts: 4,152 Thanked: 4,555 Times View My Garage	This shouldnt be happening as you are using stock tyre on your bolero
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12th March 2010, 18:05	#3
Nikhilb2008 Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 5,198 Thanked: 10,162 Times	Get the suspension checked.
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12th March 2010, 18:12	#4
2500cc BHPian Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Bangalore Posts: 738 Thanked: 354 Times	@akshay: I'm not using stock tires, I'm using yokohama geos, though the size is same 215/75 R15. @Nikhil: Do you think it is really the suspension problem ? I'm asking this becasue when i had stock rims and tires in place i didn't face any issues. Also I have to mention that the tires are popping out after switching to alloys, I'll get better pics for you guys tomorrow. Cheers, Rajesh
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12th March 2010, 18:54	#5
Nikhilb2008 Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 5,198 Thanked: 10,162 Times	I think the offset of the wheels is wrong.
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12th March 2010, 19:12	#6
nitrous Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2004 Location: UAE/Lon/Madras Posts: 6,965 Thanked: 329 Times View My Garage	^^Correctumundo. The offset is too negative. I would suggest you have a body repair specialist hammer the fender(wheel arch) outwards without damaging the paint/body.
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