New Wheels Installation Question???
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New Wheels Installation Question???
I started installing my new AFS wheel & tire package last night. I only got the driver's side finished as I ran out of time.
My question is I noticed when I lowered the car that there is a larger "gap" between the top of the tire and the bottom of the wheel well opening than with the original tires & wheels; is that normal, will it "settle" back?
I went back with 17" wheels. The only change I made was to put 9.5" on the front and 11" on the back.
Any responses greatly appreciated!
My question is I noticed when I lowered the car that there is a larger "gap" between the top of the tire and the bottom of the wheel well opening than with the original tires & wheels; is that normal, will it "settle" back?
I went back with 17" wheels. The only change I made was to put 9.5" on the front and 11" on the back.
Any responses greatly appreciated!
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Yes, it will settle. Anytime you jack the car up, you take weight off the spring. The Corvette transverse leaf spring will keep the car up a little higher when you lower it back down. But as soon as you drive it, it will settle back to normal.
Also, you didn't mention the actual size tire you went with.
So, if you put a smaller diameter tire on there than what you had you will have a little more gap.
Also, you didn't mention the actual size tire you went with.
So, if you put a smaller diameter tire on there than what you had you will have a little more gap.
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