Talk Morgan Forums Thread Like Summary - Tire rubbing/tire size

Hello all,

I am new to Morgans and have a question regarding the front wheel size.
I have a 1958 Plus 4 and the front tires are rubbing on the top of the front springs.
The tires currently in the car are Vredestein T-Trac 165-80 R15.
The wheels are wire spokes with center knock offs.
As you can see from the attached picture a previous owner has ground down a portion on the top spring mount to try and solve the issue, but it is also rubbing on both the mount and the spring itself.
Are these the correct tires for the car?

I don't see any suspension adjustments that can be made to correct this, and the wheel bearings are tight.

Other than a smaller tire is there another solution?

Thanks for your help.

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Sounds like you have wire wheels with the wrong offset .

''the tyres should rub the top bracket" - no they shouldn't and they don't on my 1955 and 1968 Plus 4's nor my 1971 4/4

Arwyn