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Sun Jun 19, 2022 5:32 am

Even BusDepot recognizes that these aren't a perfect fit .......

https://www.busdepot.com/251800010

Dave

Sun Jun 19, 2022 11:40 pm

Neat builds, @redrosie and @mstaboo.

I guess fixing it to the lip really helps.

I'll probably wait and see if i have rubbing with current setup (van in pieces, currently doing the welding), with 215/80/ R15 tires, and then decide for liners. Thnx for info!

Mon Jun 20, 2022 5:14 am

TinyPickle wrote: chrismsnt wrote: TinyPickle wrote: reviving this century old thread.

Does anybody know/have experience, how much more rubbing with bigger wheels is present, if any? lets say 215/75 R15 on stock syncro.

Cheers,

Yes they can rub... I state this from experience! LOL Make sure they're fitted with screws or the likes. These are the ones that I have: https://www.brickwerks.co.uk/t3-plastic-wheel-arch-liners.html

Approximately how much of clearance would you say you lost inside the wheel well? you probably bolted them right?

Is there alot of mud and dirt caught behind them, ever noticed this?

I wouldn't say "lose clearance" per say... it's when your tires do travel, it always seems to grab on the bottom and such. PITA. I guess they could be flared out on the bottom to sort of round them out a bit.

Mon Jun 20, 2022 6:46 am

chrismsnt wrote: TinyPickle wrote: chrismsnt wrote: TinyPickle wrote: reviving this century old thread.

Does anybody know/have experience, how much more rubbing with bigger wheels is present, if any? lets say 215/75 R15 on stock syncro.

Cheers,

Yes they can rub... I state this from experience! LOL Make sure they're fitted with screws or the likes. These are the ones that I have: https://www.brickwerks.co.uk/t3-plastic-wheel-arch-liners.html

Approximately how much of clearance would you say you lost inside the wheel well? you probably bolted them right?

Is there alot of mud and dirt caught behind them, ever noticed this?

I wouldn't say "lose clearance" per say... it's when your tires do travel, it always seems to grab on the bottom and such. PITA. I guess they could be flared out on the bottom to sort of round them out a bit.

My bad, i meant what you wrote, you get rubbing in cases previously you would not.
I guess if you tinker with them enough time, you can get them to work flawlessly. As mentioned before, hot air gun is the way i guess.