Front tires rubbing???
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From: Kentucky
Front tires rubbing???
1979 coupe
Purchased new tires and wheels. The front tires are rubbing the front fenderwell when turned sharp left and right on both sides.
The tires are 255/45 18''
Anyone else running this size and have any rubbing problems? Advice appreciated.
Purchased new tires and wheels. The front tires are rubbing the front fenderwell when turned sharp left and right on both sides.
The tires are 255/45 18''
Anyone else running this size and have any rubbing problems? Advice appreciated.
Drifting
Joined: Jan 2008
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From: The Woodlands Texas
I've got a similar issue with 255/50/17. My setup is the same overall height that yours is. Mine rub at full clock to the right, but not at full clock to the left.
I'm swapping my tires out for 255/45/17 next week. this will keep the same tire width, but change the overall height by 1".
One other option is to go get a front end alignment. They can adjust the camber a bit and possibly get it to work..
good luck
I'm swapping my tires out for 255/45/17 next week. this will keep the same tire width, but change the overall height by 1".
One other option is to go get a front end alignment. They can adjust the camber a bit and possibly get it to work..
good luck
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Joined: Oct 2006
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From: Kentucky
I've got a similar issue with 255/50/17. My setup is the same overall height that yours is. Mine rub at full clock to the right, but not at full clock to the left.
I'm swapping my tires out for 255/45/17 next week. this will keep the same tire width, but change the overall height by 1".
One other option is to go get a front end alignment. They can adjust the camber a bit and possibly get it to work..
good luck
I'm swapping my tires out for 255/45/17 next week. this will keep the same tire width, but change the overall height by 1".
One other option is to go get a front end alignment. They can adjust the camber a bit and possibly get it to work..
good luck
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2024 C3 of the Year Finalist- Modified
Your front looks low have you considered a small spacer under the front springs or a stiffer slightly tall spring? I used a 3/8th hard rubber spacer under my VB&P 550 for years
3/8th actually gains about 3/4 out on the wheel
3/8th actually gains about 3/4 out on the wheel
Drifting
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From: Lewisburg WV
thegazman
The optional tire in 79 was a 255/60 x 15 which is the same outside diameter (27 inches) as your tires. However, when these optional tires were installed by GM the wheel well opening was trimmed an additional 1/2" in the front. I know this because my 79 came with 255/60 X 15 and was having difficulty in stalling a front spoiler around the wheel well opening. After doing some research, I found out my 79 wheel opeing had been trimmed at the factory to accomodate the 27" tires.
