Help with a Nut and Bolt in the Front Wheel Arch?
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Help with a Nut and Bolt in the Front Wheel Arch?
Hi guys, There is a suspension arm thing in the front wheel arch where the wheel sits.. at the top of the tyre at the back there is an "Suspension arm" thing which has a Nut and bolt that hangs down.. How much clearance do you guys have between the tyre and the Nut?
The reason is that I have just put some Carlsson Rims on and the tyre is bloody close the this bolt.. Its not touching but its a few mm off and I am worried that if I go over alarge bump this may make it hit the tyre and cause a blow out.. Is this normal or am I just ebing paranoid?
Ill jack the car up tonite and take a pic so you know what I'm on about.. Any help would be greatly appreciated.. Thanks Guys!
The reason is that I have just put some Carlsson Rims on and the tyre is bloody close the this bolt.. Its not touching but its a few mm off and I am worried that if I go over alarge bump this may make it hit the tyre and cause a blow out.. Is this normal or am I just ebing paranoid?
Ill jack the car up tonite and take a pic so you know what I'm on about.. Any help would be greatly appreciated.. Thanks Guys!
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na it wont hit, i even grinded that nut down to fit some wider tires once. Thats your upper a arm and that bolt is for the upper ball joint, the tire will only get taller the faster you go, so you dont have to worry about rubbage.
