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| Kerrys914 |
 Apr 20 2006, 09:53 AM
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Dear, the parts I just sold paid for that part ;)  Group: Members Posts: 1,568 Joined: 26-December 02 From: Williamsburg, VA Member No.: 16  |
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I got some new tires and wheels and the spacing between my front flares and the rubber is very close. How much flex'n takes place at speed and in turns? How much spacing should I have between the front edge of the tire and the lower edge of the flare? When I turn the tires the spacing (gap) gets small, close to 1/2". Thoughts? |
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| Joe Ricard |
Apr 20 2006, 10:35 AM
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CUMONIWANNARACEU Group: Members Posts: 6,811 Joined: 5-January 03 From: Gautier, MS Member No.: 92 |
Depends on what kind of shock mount you have.
The stock ones do flex a bit and probably more if they are old. How compliant is your suspension? big sway bar and heavier torsion bars will also minimize body roll and limit tire travel. I managed to make a mark in one of my slicks in front as I was turning out of a slide. I have about 3/8" clearance at the top of the tire to flared fender lip. |
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| nomore9one4 |
Apr 20 2006, 10:57 AM
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Member of the Eastcoast Thread Killers Club Group: Members Posts: 2,666 Joined: 26-December 02 From: Pittsburgh,Pa.15237 Member No.: 14 Region Association: None |
Kerry, Got my plates today. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/thumb3d.gif) Thanks for your input, it made the decision much easier. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)
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| SirAndy |
Apr 20 2006, 11:05 AM
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Resident German Group: Admin Posts: 41,623 Joined: 21-January 03 From: Oakland, Kalifornia Member No.: 179 Region Association: Northern California |
QUOTE(Kerrys914 @ Apr 20 2006, 08:53 AM)  When I turn the tires the spacing (gap) gets small, close to 1/2". i have less than that. but luckily only on one side! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/blink.gif) Andy |
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| nomore9one4 |
Apr 21 2006, 07:55 AM
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Member of the Eastcoast Thread Killers Club Group: Members Posts: 2,666 Joined: 26-December 02 From: Pittsburgh,Pa.15237 Member No.: 14 Region Association: None |
I just checked the 72' and I have about 1/2" on the drivers side(rocker end).Thus far I have had no rubbing issues. Although, I do not hit corners at high speed.I don't think you will have a problem. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)
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