V8V about 3-4mm higher on front nearside
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Fat passenger? 
Seriously, 3 to 4 mm gap difference between one side and the other and you guys think that's a lot? Do you guys go around measuring your cars with calipers? How would you even notice that the gap is larger by such a minuscule amount unless you were intentionally going out to measure this?
Seriously, 3 to 4 mm gap difference between one side and the other and you guys think that's a lot? Do you guys go around measuring your cars with calipers? How would you even notice that the gap is larger by such a minuscule amount unless you were intentionally going out to measure this?
KarlFranz said:
Fat passenger?
Seriously, 3 to 4 mm gap difference between one side and the other and you guys think that's a lot? Do you guys go around measuring your cars with calipers? How would you even notice that the gap is larger by such a minuscule amount unless you were intentionally going out to measure this?
Lol - that was my first impression when I read the title, although I used slightly stronger words in my head. Heads off to measure clearance at all four tyres......Seriously, 3 to 4 mm gap difference between one side and the other and you guys think that's a lot? Do you guys go around measuring your cars with calipers? How would you even notice that the gap is larger by such a minuscule amount unless you were intentionally going out to measure this?
I knew I shouldn't have asked 
I am the person with the different diameter front tyres and they are not changed yet. This is why I thought it odd that the side with the biggest gap in the wheel arch is the one with the bigger tyre - I would have thought that the gap would be smaller.
I think I am settling into a paranoia that something is wrong when I should just stop looking at the front of the car and thinking to myself that one side is higher than the other
I am the person with the different diameter front tyres and they are not changed yet. This is why I thought it odd that the side with the biggest gap in the wheel arch is the one with the bigger tyre - I would have thought that the gap would be smaller.
I think I am settling into a paranoia that something is wrong when I should just stop looking at the front of the car and thinking to myself that one side is higher than the other
Assuming no accident /chassis damage this could be just a visual trait of the car - ride heights should only be measured / relied upon if the vehicle is on flat ground and fully loaded as per factory spec- there will be a ride height difference allowable even in these circumstances.Also you need to know exactly where the ride heights should be measured and suspect as car as VH platform it will be from underside of a specific point on the chassis to ground - remember the body panels are just 'hung' off chassis.Had this scenario with a couple of BMW 3 series M coupes , driveway measurements were significant mm out side to side comparison however on a propoer body jig fully loaded ride heights were within BMW suprisingly generous tolerances but distances between arches and wheels were noticeably out.
v8woollie said:
I noticed today that the gap between the top of the tyre and the wheel arch outer edge is 3-4mm bigger on the front nearside than the front offside.
Does anyone know why that might be?
Come on! You are taking the piss right? Does anyone know why that might be?
3-4 mm could be manufacturing tolerance , yes even on an Aston. It could be a bit of sticksion in the suspension, tyre pressures,etc but it is most likely to be an uneven floor or inaccurate measument process. In any event it will make NO noticable difference to how your car rides or drives.
Stop worrying about it and get out there and drive the ass off it, thats what it is for....
Simon
www.tillingmotorsport.com
3-4 mm...?!! That is an accurate home measurement!
If you meant 3-4 cm, then definitely get it checked out. 3-4 mm, however, could be pretty much anything. Although, seeing as its the nearside, I'd suggest it's probably because the N/S suspension gets a fair bit more abuse - poorer quality roads, drains, and repairs are more common on the nearside, that the offside.
If it really bothers you, send it to your local dealer and get them to cast an expert eye over it, but if it was me, I'd leave it, assuming you haven't noticed any change in driving characteristics on the road?
Edited to add - by 'abuse' I mean the springs are used more, and so will settle a little lower. Check out the back too - you might find similar results.
If you meant 3-4 cm, then definitely get it checked out. 3-4 mm, however, could be pretty much anything. Although, seeing as its the nearside, I'd suggest it's probably because the N/S suspension gets a fair bit more abuse - poorer quality roads, drains, and repairs are more common on the nearside, that the offside.
If it really bothers you, send it to your local dealer and get them to cast an expert eye over it, but if it was me, I'd leave it, assuming you haven't noticed any change in driving characteristics on the road?
Edited to add - by 'abuse' I mean the springs are used more, and so will settle a little lower. Check out the back too - you might find similar results.
max b said:
Completely off topic (sorry woollie) but I get the impression you are the Simon (Radical racer) that purchased some Porsche 911 alloys from me a while back
Small world this Aston section
Max
Yup, that's me, couldn't get on with the Porsche so it had to go. Lovin the Vantage though!Small world this Aston section
Max
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