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[markjodrell]

Hi

Omega 52 plate , 2.2 petro Tyre size 225/55/16 all round

Is this normal? I have noticed that there is very little clearance behind the front wheels between the tyre and the shock absorber, in fact its bearly more than the thickness of a credit car. Is this normal or are the tyres too wide or something ??
Any comments appreciated.

Mark :-?

[Andy B]

Hi

Omega 52 plate , 2.2 petro Tyre size 225/55/16 all round

Is this normal? I have noticed that there is very little clearance behind the front wheels between the tyre and the shock absorber, in fact its bearly more than the thickness of a credit car. Is this normal or are the tyres too wide or something ??
Any comments appreciated.

Mark :-?

You have got Omega rims on?

[markjodrell]

Yes , the standard original 16" wheels

[RobG]

Yes , the standard original 16" wheels

Have you noticed abnormal wear on the treads :question

[vauxfan2k]

I had this on the tractor I broke for spares, the standard 205/65/15 tyres were rubbing the bottom of the strut cup, when I removed the struts I noticed the cups had weakened due to age and had sagged with the pressure of the spring.

[markjodrell]

I have just replaced the front tyres last week, thats why i noticed the clearance. Are 225/55/16 the std fitment for the front tyres. I hope somebody could put their hand at the back of the wheel and let me know if they had very little clearance with the same size tyres. Sorry , I know its cold out there  

[feeutfo]

I guess there could be several causes, tire/wheel size, buggerd strut, set up, worn bushes. In my case it was set up, camber was miles out due to a new shock badly fitted/not set properly. Only noticed when i could here ting ting ting over 30mph.
It was the wire torn out of the inside edge of the tire banging on the spring cup on the strut due to excessive camber (wheel leaning in too much at the top) outside edge looked brand new. Not good.
 
However, in your case, if both sides are exactly equal, i wonder if someone has fitted over size wheels or tires, cant help with standard sizes though, sorry.

[markjodrell]

PLEASE could some kind soul put their finger behind the front wheel and see how much clearance there is between the shock absorber and the tyre with 225/55/16 tyres fitted......   I would really appreciated it for peace of mind....thanks in anticipation
Mark

[cem_devecioglu]

dont have this size..but can say definitely 225 * 55 is bigger than standard..I checked them in a shop side by side by 205, 215..it was 1.5 , 2cm  higher than the 205*55

[Matchless]

Take it to a proper alignment centre and get the front camber set to 1deg10mins.  This should sort your clearance problems.
Tyre size is correct, 205 on 15" or 225 on 16" rins.

[feeutfo]

Will have a look in the morning Mark, but fairly certain i dont have your sizes.

[cem_devecioglu]

Tire size is not correct ..

[Marks DTM Calib]

225 55 16 is the standrad 16 inch tyre size.

The normal gap is about 10mm....I suspect there is excessive front negative camber.

[cem_devecioglu]

Nope..Must be 225/50-16..



I must note that 225/55-16 is cheaper here than 225/50-16..

as its not standard..and nobody wants it..

[Ned Kelly]

Mark,to put your mind at ease,std tyres fitted to my 2.6CDX/2002/engine Y26SE are 225x55x16r and no problem