15'' Tyre sizes.. rubbing..

[kens_soup]

My 2002 berlingo came with xsara vtr alloys and new 195/65/15'' tyres fitted, they rub the inner plastic arch trim on mine (lowering didnt help).
i'm planning to fit some picasso 15'' steels this week, has anyone ran 185/55/15s at all and do they clear? Trying to avoid spacers really!

[owenT]

My 2002 berlingo came with xsara vtr alloys and new 195/65/15'' tyres fitted, they rub the inner plastic arch trim on mine (lowering didnt help).
i'm planning to fit some picasso 15'' steels this week, has anyone ran 185/55/15s at all and do they clear? Trying to avoid spacers really!

I have that exact tire size and my vans lowerd 120mm all round and I don't get any rubbing whatsoever

[addo]

Same rim width and ET?

If the OP is talking about rubbing on the rear (cue Ron) then it's probably a beam issue.

[kens_soup]

Beam seems ok, stripped and reset the torsion bar and there was no play in the bearings, no idea on et!

[steve valentine]

You'll need spacers with 195/65/15. I run 185/65/15 without spacers they JUST clear the rear inner plastic arch.

[AlfaMan]

I run 195/50/15 and no problems!