So, I was getting my car ready for a show, full detail and wheel referb. So, got the car on axle stands whilst the wheels were being done and did the detail.
Got the wheels back and needed new tyres for the rear (Goodyear F1 Assy II's) and I also fitted 8/10mm spacers. So all good, took the car home from the yard. On route I noticed a really bad movement at the rear (lucky we have ESP or I'd be dead!). Though it might be the paint on the wheels so give the nuts a good tighten, still the same. I also noticed that if you push the rear wing there is massive movement on the tyre wall! If you do the steering wiggle (like the f1 drivers do to warm tyres or see if wheels are on right) its all over the place, like the rear is shifting around. Its much worse/dangerous on long sweeping high speed turns.
With this in mind I took the rear spacers off and tried again. It was a bit better so I figured on taking it to AMD for alignment and check of suspension. The N/S/F was a little out and the suspension is fine. I went back to the tyre fitters and they said although they've not had faulty tyres before the movement in the tyre wall was a lot for any tire, let alone a 35 profile. They said get back to the tyre suppliers. They said I had to buy more new tyres and if the old ones were defective I would get my money back eventually.
Any idea's or suggestions on how to move forward or anything else I should look at?
A couple of pics......
I like the look but prolly need to key in the alloy trim and wing mirrors with wheels (after I get the issue sorted
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