On full lock both front tyres were just catching the radius arms as can be seen from the witness marks left behind. This was because, on fitting the 235 tyres the previous owner had forgotten to adjust the lock stops. A five minute job to wind the lock stops out a few turns results in sufficient clearance. An alternative method is to fit wheel spacers. This increases the track and means you don’t lose any steering lock but at around £150 a set I can live with a slightly reduced steering lock!
Witness mark on radius arm where tyre catches on full lock
Steering lock adjustment bolt
Small amount of clearance on full lock
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