Wonky wheel
Posted By : Nigel Gibbins, 04-Jun-2004, 02:55pm
Scott,
Do you mean you have excessive negative camber on the o/s rear wheel (UK drivers side)? e.g. the wheel leans in to the car at the top.
Or do you mean the wheel is wobbling e.g. buckled?
If it's the former of these two then this isn't unusual as long as the other side is doing the same (check on flat ground). If you still think this is too much then it is likely that you rear spring is in need of replacement/refurbishment.
If it's just the one side then this could be one of a number of things... twisted anti-roll bar, tired front springs, worn dampers, heavy driver
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If the wheel is buckled then you either need to get it straightened or replaced. You should also check the drive shaft for buckling/cracks as that is very dangerous. Also, check the rear brake drum for cracks too as it may not actually be the wheel that is the problem.
Do you mean you have excessive negative camber on the o/s rear wheel (UK drivers side)? e.g. the wheel leans in to the car at the top.
Or do you mean the wheel is wobbling e.g. buckled?
If it's the former of these two then this isn't unusual as long as the other side is doing the same (check on flat ground). If you still think this is too much then it is likely that you rear spring is in need of replacement/refurbishment.
If it's just the one side then this could be one of a number of things... twisted anti-roll bar, tired front springs, worn dampers, heavy driver
.If the wheel is buckled then you either need to get it straightened or replaced. You should also check the drive shaft for buckling/cracks as that is very dangerous. Also, check the rear brake drum for cracks too as it may not actually be the wheel that is the problem.
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Wonky wheel
Posted By : Scott Weir, 04-Jun-2004, 04:27pm
Nigel,
Thanks for the response. It is the rear wheel leaning at the top but only the one side. You could be right about the heavy driver - must leave the kebabs alone. I suspected it might be the spring but I have not had a chance to look yet. I'm in the middle of moving house so the car is having another holiday at a friends house. I will take a good look when I get it back.
Cheers.
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Wonky wheel
Posted By : Michael Davis, 04-Jun-2004, 08:42pm
Both my spitfires do this. One was improved with a new spring, the other has all new suspension all round (including anti-roll bar at the front) and it still does it. Doesn't seem to cause any particular problems, even on the racecar.
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