Golf Mk4 GTI Tyre rubbing

[PorkerSean]

Further to a recent problem I had with road debris, when I was under the car I noticed that the inside of my front tyres are rubbing with the struts. A previous owner has lowered the car and fitted 19x8.5 Mille Miglia alloys with 235x35x19 tyres. The problem is especially bad on the nearside - I'm going to need a new tyre. So what's the best course of action? Change ride height, or wheels/tyres, or maybe both? Would spacers simply do the trick or will they give me other issues? I was once led to believe you should avoid spacers, even the hubcentric ones?

Any thoughts?

[bn9af]

if its only happening on one side, or is more apparant on one side, its worth having the geometry looked at.

[JB!]

^as above, check the geometry, then try 5mm hubcentric spacers.

[7ommy]

Sounds like the front subframe is slightly to one side, also check the offset of the wheels fitted oem is et 42 iirc and normal aftermarket is 35

[JB!]

7ommy said:

also check the offset of the wheels fitted oem is et 42 iirc

did it change from ET38 then?