Tire rubbing, Need to stretch the rear fender a little. But how? |
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Tire rubbing, Need to stretch the rear fender a little. But how? |
HansJan |
Nov 11 2017, 07:58 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 395 Joined: 5-April 16 From: Sugar Land TX Member No.: 19,860 Region Association: Southwest Region |
Today I had new rear tires installed. A family member has this size tire on his 914-6, and it looks great. So I got the same. 225-50-16 on 7” rims.
They clear the fenders (which had been rolled by PO). Passenger side has plenty of clearance at 1/4”. Driver side not so much, just enough to slide a thin cardboard between tire and fender while bouncing on back of the car. All is fine in a straight line. But Passenger side starts rubbing at right-hand turn. See pictures below to spot the rubbing location (paint starts to blister a little). Should I try to stretch the fender a little? Or... Is it possible to create some room by adding a shim to change the camber? Thanks for letting me use the collective brainpower. Attached thumbnail(s) |
mepstein |
Nov 12 2017, 09:59 PM
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914-6 GT in waiting Group: Members Posts: 19,312 Joined: 19-September 09 From: Landenberg, PA/Wilmington, DE Member No.: 10,825 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
6” wheels with 205x60x15 work great on a stock body car. To make your combo work, you have to make some pretty strong adjustments to the fender, go down a size in tires or add flares.
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GaroldShaffer |
Nov 13 2017, 07:37 AM
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You bought another 914? Group: Benefactors Posts: 7,624 Joined: 27-June 03 From: Portage, IN Member No.: 865 Region Association: None |
6” wheels with 205x60x15 work great on a stock body car. To make your combo work, you have to make some pretty strong adjustments to the fender, go down a size in tires or add flares. Once again (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) |
ndfrigi |
Nov 13 2017, 11:04 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,933 Joined: 21-August 11 From: Orange County Member No.: 13,474 Region Association: Southern California |
6” wheels with 205x60x15 work great on a stock body car. To make your combo work, you have to make some pretty strong adjustments to the fender, go down a size in tires or add flares. Once again (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) Agree too with 6” wheel with 205x60x15 tires. My previous 75 1.8 pic below. |
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