opelboy87
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Whats the good DIY solution to widen arches on a 93 corsa gsi? I have a set of 7inch wide BBS alloys i want to fit on it but the offset is huge! (bout et35i think) the 15inch in diametre, with195/50 r15 toyo proxes tyres, would it also help the situation if i choose a narrower size like 185/50 r15's? the fronts dont catch but the backs do, an i wuldnt mind lowering the car by 20/30 mm allround, any suggestions? thanks
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am4nf
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Registered: 27th Jul 08
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grinder and hammer
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LukeD
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wouldnt change the arches personally. just the tyre size.
165/45/15 or 165/50/15
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opelboy87
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thanks. the idea i had was to grind the lip off then use a block of wood shaped to the inside of the arch and use a jack to push the arch out, maybe use a blow torch to warm the metal up to help it form(making sure i dont set the car on fire) then when it cools down the metal would be set in a wider position. im not keen on stretching the tyres on< local garage will prob curse at me. lol. thanks for the suggestions.
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opelboy87
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quote:
Originally posted by LukeD
wouldnt change the arches personally. just the tyre size.
165/45/15 or 165/50/15
not keen on stretchin the tyres m8. the local garage prob curse at me. lol
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am4nf
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that kind of wheel needs some tyre stretch tbh, but what you said is the general idea when doing arches dont heat up tho, no need
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