fitting 22'' on ve gts

[GTS307]

Hi Guys,
Just bought some 22'' wheels for my ve gts and having issues with the front tyre rubbing against the plate where the spring sits on. The front tyres are a 245/30/22. I dont know why i have this problem as plenty of people out there have 22'' wheels on there gts. Should i be running 25 series. The guys i bought the wheels from told me that the wheels will fit no problem. Can anyone help me out there as it is doing my head in.:confused:

Cheers

[wilsn]

You can just bend the plate up but with 245/30/22 it should just miss as myself and lots of other guys run that size.
Only 255/30/22 or larger should hit.
What brand are the tyres?

[GTS307]

The brand is nexen n3000

[wilsn]

nearl every tyre shop supplies those exact tyres and they all daid they would fit on HSV with no problems.

[GTS307]

the pricks will say anything to sell the wheels. i will take them back tomorrow. havent paid for them yet.

[Boss Hogg]

the pricks will say anything to sell the wheels. i will take them back tomorrow. havent paid for them yet.

How did you manage to get the wheels without paying for them. Was this a private sale?

[VESSV316]

Running a 225/30/22 should solve your problem

[JC1971]

I'm running the exact same tyre with no rub what so ever. What springs do you have on???

JC

[JaMeS_2007]

is shouldnt matter what springs he is running.

[HRT 8]

Running a 225/30/22 should solve your problem
Yeah that'll look fully sik. an 8 inch rim with a 7 inch tyre.

[VESSV316]

Yeah that'll look fully sik. an 8 inch rim with a 7 inch tyre.

Yh sorry typo

[GTS307]

How did you manage to get the wheels without paying for them. Was this a private sale?

i have an account with them


I'm running the exact same tyre with no rub what so ever. What springs do you have on???

JC

is it on a gts cause i think its the mrc


Running a 225/30/22 should solve your problem

i want 245s same as factory

im going out there now to take the wheels off. spewing they look bloody awesome

[ls1pwr]

yeah should fit no problem, but what rims are they, width 8.5 or 9 ?
do you know what off set they are cos that will be your problem.

[Black Diamond]

Usually no issues with size tyre unless the wheel is not the ideal offset.

Have come across this problem before with this size tyre. Just pull some camber off the front and that will give you alot more clearance between the spring saddle and the tyre.

Otherwise if you like the wheels enough to keep them, just buy some coilovers and problem solved :D
Tapping the spring saddle to clear the tyre will do the job, but not reccomended.
cheers John

[GTS307]

yeah should fit no problem, but what rims are they, width 8.5 or 9 ?
do you know what off set they are cos that will be your problem.

They are the G8 wheels and the rim is 8.5''. The offset should be a positive 48 like the originals. These wheels are specifically made for the ve's


Usually no issues with size tyre unless the wheel is not the ideal offset.

Have come across this problem before with this size tyre. Just pull some camber off the front and that will give you alot more clearance between the spring saddle and the tyre.

Otherwise if you like the wheels enough to keep them, just buy some coilovers and problem solved :D
Tapping the spring saddle to clear the tyre will do the job, but not reccomended.
cheers John

i dont really want to get coilovers as i like the mrc and im not a fan of butcher jobs tapping the spring saddle. i think i might just have to settle for the 20's, love the 22''s but shit happens:bawl:. if anyone is interested before i take them back let me know i will sell them at a very good price. They are G8 wheels 22'' x 8.5'' 245/30/22 and 22'' x 9.5'' 265/30/22

[savanna]

how much would you sell them for ? pm me if you like

[GTS307]

how much would you sell them for ? pm me if you like

Tried to pm you but it wont allow me to do it

[savanna]

dont think I have enough post yet !

can you send me a email to r1deane@hotmail.com

[CRAIG LS2 GD]

Any chance of some pics and a price.. cheers.

[GTS307]

dont think I have enough post yet !

can you send me a email to r1deane@hotmail.com

im just going to my parents for dinner i will email you when i get there


Any chance of some pics and a price.. cheers.

i will have to do it when i get back from my parents

[2ajmanvell82]

Hey mate exact same wheels/tyres on my maloo hado trouble with std suspension the little nipples on the tyre were maybe just nicking first couple days but i had coilovers come at same time and ran the wheels fine untill i had time to put coilovers in. Maybe slightly different camber adjustment to make it sit a little closer????

[savanna]

Hey mate exact same wheels/tyres on my maloo hado trouble with std suspension the little nipples on the tyre were maybe just nicking first couple days but i had coilovers come at same time and ran the wheels fine untill i had time to put coilovers in. Maybe slightly different camber adjustment to make it sit a little closer????

ae yours 265 on the rear ?

[GTS307]

ae yours 265 on the rear ?

yeh there 265 on the rears the reason being is if you go wider they will touch the guards and you will have to lip the guards


im just going to my parents for dinner i will email you when i get there



i will have to do it when i get back from my parents

Ive tried to post up pictures but i bloody cant remember my password and my registered e-mail address no longer exists so once i remember i will post up some pictures.

[SSV475]

I had the same issue with my 22x8.5" - 255/30's up front. Gave the spring perch a bit of lovin with the club hammer and fixed it. lol. Got Pedders Xa's now though so heaps of room! Incidently, I now have my 22's for sale too (only due to upgrade, not for fitment issues or anything!)

[ls1pwr]

g8 wheels should fit no problem i think you must be running to much camber.
I think the frt off set is 45 or 42 cant remember, mine are 40 so i can run a fair bit of camber :)

[Ryan1982]

Same issue with mine. was just enough to rub the top of the perch.. just needed a bit of a tap with a hammer.. problem solvered. then took it to pedders for a wheel alignment and camber ajustment