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2001 Peugeot 206 Wheel/Suspension Issue

Tiny
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  • 2001 PEUGEOT 206
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  • 58,000 MILES
About a month ago I purchased 206 GTI alloys for my 1.4 lx which at the time ran on 14" standards. After putting the new wheels on, I heard knocks coming from the back then stupidly decided to ignore it. Now, each wheel seems to knock and bang over bumps and there is an awful really loud almost high pitched rattle coming from the rear (not the spare wheel but certainly sounds like something in very loose). I lately changed the rear back box however It is securely on so unsure if that's the cause of the rattle. A few days ago I decided to replace the alloys with the standard wheels hoping that this would stop the noises but sadly not. Any idea how I'd fix this:(
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Thursday, June 5th, 2014 AT 11:41 AM

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Tiny
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Are all the wheels making this noise? Have you checked to see if they were hitting anything?
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Thursday, June 5th, 2014 AT 12:04 PM
Tiny
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Yep all wheels making the noise, nothing to hit off.
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Thursday, June 5th, 2014 AT 12:05 PM
Tiny
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That's odd. Have you checked things like strut bushings, brakes to make sure the inner part of the wheel wasn't touching the caliper?
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Thursday, June 5th, 2014 AT 12:07 PM
Tiny
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Nope - in all honesty not too sure how to check that. Care to enlighten?
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Thursday, June 5th, 2014 AT 12:09 PM
Tiny
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Safely lift one tire from the ground at a time and see if there is play up and down or side to side. Let me know what you find. Also, take a look under the vehicle to make sure something isn't hanging down such as an exhaust component or anything else.
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Thursday, June 5th, 2014 AT 12:12 PM
Tiny
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On the rear too? I notice the other day when I jacked up the car that the rear wheels can bounce up and down a lot
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Thursday, June 5th, 2014 AT 12:15 PM
Tiny
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Yes, the rear too. However, it is odd that they bounce up and down a lot. Make sure the struts are properly mounted and not blown. Just for curiosity, with the vehicle on the ground, if you bounce it hard, does it continue bouncing or does it stop after about 3 bounces?
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Thursday, June 5th, 2014 AT 6:33 PM

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