dont think my tire's will clear?? help

Coupe50h · 02-06-2003, 05:26 PM

I just got my bfg dr's in, they are 275/50/15, mounted on 15x8 welds, i dont think they will fit, they seem to rub the inner fender well, bye the spring, i havent drove it yet, also i dont have quads, what can i do? i heard they would fit, do i need a spacer? if so, where do i get them? thnx.

sn95gt19 · 02-06-2003, 05:49 PM

i hear of people taking a baseball bat to the inside of the fender, seems like the easiest fix to me.

Coupe50h · 02-06-2003, 06:03 PM

yea me too, well i have an eason aluminum laying around, but it rubs where the spring bulges out, i dont see that bending inward anymore due to the spring, i'll try it thnx.

Coupe50h · 02-06-2003, 07:36 PM

well working without a hammer, using a bat i got it to where it only rubs when i take a right turn, but now i think thats the PB cable, the exhaust pipe on the pass side is real close, but it doesnt seem to be chewing rubber off right now, i would hate to ruin these tires since i paid alot of money...thnx any other advice welcome, waiting on my dad to get home so i can get a hammer.

dragstang86 · 02-06-2003, 08:36 PM

My 275/60/15's on my 15x8 draglites only rub a little bit on real sharp bumps when im cruising along pretty fast. All i did was roll the outside lip with a hammer. Hope this helps.

Coupe50h · 02-06-2003, 08:41 PM

well i dont think the outside lip is a problem, i guess i should look into it anyway, once i get a good hammer i should solve it, might have to re-weld one of my exhaust pipes to clear the tire better, right now im more concerned about the inside well area......thnx for the replies, thinking i should have got 235's now

88workcar · 02-06-2003, 11:18 PM

The problem is improper backspacing on the rims. My street tire rims do the same thing. I have 3 1/2" studs, so I made a set of 3/8" thick alum spacers that I put on before the rim and tire go on. I run 275-60-15s. If changing to a longer studs is OK, it is cheaper than a set of rims. Once you clear the inside problems, you will get the outside ones, then you get the bat. Don't give up, and remember "Big tires go faster"

Coupe50h · 02-06-2003, 11:49 PM

88workcar, you are so helpful to everyone here, im thinking a backspacing also, how did you make them? what about washers? probaly unsafe if im not knowing what im doing, im still not done beating on it, my dad has a good hammer to use, but a cold front blew in here, and i dont want to mess with it no more tonight, im not used to cold weather

It is alright to drive for now, long as im easy on taking turns, gosh this really bites, i was fixing to take my car to a friend, to weld up my torque boxes, now i have to address this clearence problem first....thnx for help.

88workcar · 02-07-2003, 08:28 PM

Why thank you coupe. Mine are simply cut in a circle with a hole in the middle then drilled for the bolt holes. A doughnut with 4 holes in it.

Coupe50h · 02-07-2003, 11:50 PM

Cool, well do you think i can just buy some spacer's? i dont want too much though, then my wheels will stick out far and look stupid. today i put my little sister in my car, she's light, but the wheels rubbed worse, and on both sides, i wish i would have known before i bought these.

i like them though, i left 2 nice stripes out in front my house

sn95gt19 · 02-08-2003, 01:39 AM

maximum motorsports sells 1" to 1 3/4" spacers

02-06-2003, 05:26 PM	#1
Coupe50h Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: SanAntonio, Tx Posts: 957	dont think my tire's will clear?? help I just got my bfg dr's in, they are 275/50/15, mounted on 15x8 welds, i dont think they will fit, they seem to rub the inner fender well, bye the spring, i havent drove it yet, also i dont have quads, what can i do? i heard they would fit, do i need a spacer? if so, where do i get them? thnx. __________________ X-Texas highway patrol ssp 1990 coupe - exploder Gt-40 iron heads, Explorer intake, 19 lber's. E-cam. crane 1.7 rollers. 190fp. 75mm maf. 65mm tb, tubular subframe connectors, mac cai, Asp crank pulley, T-5, king cobra clutch, flowtech 1-5/8 unequals, mac X-pipe Frpp driveshaft, lakewood Lca's. race weight 3,160 12.69 @ 107.35, 1.71 60' 26x8.5 drag's 3.90 gear 13.20 @ 106.91 - 235/60/15 firestones 2.3 60' 3.27 gear

02-06-2003, 05:49 PM	#2
sn95gt19 motors done......woohooo Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 799	i hear of people taking a baseball bat to the inside of the fender, seems like the easiest fix to me. __________________ 95gt lazer red (98 cobra clone) Rice Haters Club Member #116

02-06-2003, 06:03 PM	#3
Coupe50h Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: SanAntonio, Tx Posts: 957	yea me too, well i have an eason aluminum laying around, but it rubs where the spring bulges out, i dont see that bending inward anymore due to the spring, i'll try it thnx. __________________ X-Texas highway patrol ssp 1990 coupe - exploder Gt-40 iron heads, Explorer intake, 19 lber's. E-cam. crane 1.7 rollers. 190fp. 75mm maf. 65mm tb, tubular subframe connectors, mac cai, Asp crank pulley, T-5, king cobra clutch, flowtech 1-5/8 unequals, mac X-pipe Frpp driveshaft, lakewood Lca's. race weight 3,160 12.69 @ 107.35, 1.71 60' 26x8.5 drag's 3.90 gear 13.20 @ 106.91 - 235/60/15 firestones 2.3 60' 3.27 gear

02-06-2003, 07:36 PM	#4
Coupe50h Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: SanAntonio, Tx Posts: 957	well working without a hammer, using a bat i got it to where it only rubs when i take a right turn, but now i think thats the PB cable, the exhaust pipe on the pass side is real close, but it doesnt seem to be chewing rubber off right now, i would hate to ruin these tires since i paid alot of money...thnx any other advice welcome, waiting on my dad to get home so i can get a hammer. __________________ X-Texas highway patrol ssp 1990 coupe - exploder Gt-40 iron heads, Explorer intake, 19 lber's. E-cam. crane 1.7 rollers. 190fp. 75mm maf. 65mm tb, tubular subframe connectors, mac cai, Asp crank pulley, T-5, king cobra clutch, flowtech 1-5/8 unequals, mac X-pipe Frpp driveshaft, lakewood Lca's. race weight 3,160 12.69 @ 107.35, 1.71 60' 26x8.5 drag's 3.90 gear 13.20 @ 106.91 - 235/60/15 firestones 2.3 60' 3.27 gear

02-06-2003, 08:36 PM	#5
dragstang86 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: baltimore, md Posts: 220	My 275/60/15's on my 15x8 draglites only rub a little bit on real sharp bumps when im cruising along pretty fast. All i did was roll the outside lip with a hammer. Hope this helps. __________________ 90 LX Hatchback 306, AFR 165's 58cc, E303, 1.6 roller rockers, 70mm throttle body, cobra intake, bbk fenderwell, bbk longtubes, x-pipe, flowmasters, pullies, msd 6a, crane ps-92, stock MAF sensor, electric fan, No AC, No air pump, flaming river quick ratio rack C-4, 3500 stall, 373's, aluminum driveshaft SSM Lift bars, , sub frame connectors, strut tower brace 12.57 @105.12mph w/ 1.686 60ft before bbk longtubes (with equal shorties) ----------------------------------------- 86 tube chassis coupe - the trailor queen

02-06-2003, 08:41 PM	#6
Coupe50h Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: SanAntonio, Tx Posts: 957	well i dont think the outside lip is a problem, i guess i should look into it anyway, once i get a good hammer i should solve it, might have to re-weld one of my exhaust pipes to clear the tire better, right now im more concerned about the inside well area......thnx for the replies, thinking i should have got 235's now __________________ X-Texas highway patrol ssp 1990 coupe - exploder Gt-40 iron heads, Explorer intake, 19 lber's. E-cam. crane 1.7 rollers. 190fp. 75mm maf. 65mm tb, tubular subframe connectors, mac cai, Asp crank pulley, T-5, king cobra clutch, flowtech 1-5/8 unequals, mac X-pipe Frpp driveshaft, lakewood Lca's. race weight 3,160 12.69 @ 107.35, 1.71 60' 26x8.5 drag's 3.90 gear 13.20 @ 106.91 - 235/60/15 firestones 2.3 60' 3.27 gear

02-06-2003, 11:18 PM	#7
88workcar Registered Member Join Date: Oct 1999 Location: Pierre Part, La. U.S.A. Posts: 1,850	The problem is improper backspacing on the rims. My street tire rims do the same thing. I have 3 1/2" studs, so I made a set of 3/8" thick alum spacers that I put on before the rim and tire go on. I run 275-60-15s. If changing to a longer studs is OK, it is cheaper than a set of rims. Once you clear the inside problems, you will get the outside ones, then you get the bat. Don't give up, and remember "Big tires go faster" __________________ 88workcar 1988 Mustang LX 342. 417rwhp @ 6800. 28 X 10 ET Drag, 4.30s, 10.69 @ 126.43 1.42 60ft. 11.13 @ 127.7 on BFGs 1.72 60ft Rice Hater # 42 To be old and wise, You must first be young and stupid I'm somewhere in tthe middle.

02-06-2003, 11:49 PM	#8
Coupe50h Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: SanAntonio, Tx Posts: 957	88workcar, you are so helpful to everyone here, im thinking a backspacing also, how did you make them? what about washers? probaly unsafe if im not knowing what im doing, im still not done beating on it, my dad has a good hammer to use, but a cold front blew in here, and i dont want to mess with it no more tonight, im not used to cold weather It is alright to drive for now, long as im easy on taking turns, gosh this really bites, i was fixing to take my car to a friend, to weld up my torque boxes, now i have to address this clearence problem first....thnx for help. __________________ X-Texas highway patrol ssp 1990 coupe - exploder Gt-40 iron heads, Explorer intake, 19 lber's. E-cam. crane 1.7 rollers. 190fp. 75mm maf. 65mm tb, tubular subframe connectors, mac cai, Asp crank pulley, T-5, king cobra clutch, flowtech 1-5/8 unequals, mac X-pipe Frpp driveshaft, lakewood Lca's. race weight 3,160 12.69 @ 107.35, 1.71 60' 26x8.5 drag's 3.90 gear 13.20 @ 106.91 - 235/60/15 firestones 2.3 60' 3.27 gear

02-07-2003, 08:28 PM	#9
88workcar Registered Member Join Date: Oct 1999 Location: Pierre Part, La. U.S.A. Posts: 1,850	Why thank you coupe. Mine are simply cut in a circle with a hole in the middle then drilled for the bolt holes. A doughnut with 4 holes in it. __________________ 88workcar 1988 Mustang LX 342. 417rwhp @ 6800. 28 X 10 ET Drag, 4.30s, 10.69 @ 126.43 1.42 60ft. 11.13 @ 127.7 on BFGs 1.72 60ft Rice Hater # 42 To be old and wise, You must first be young and stupid I'm somewhere in tthe middle.

02-07-2003, 11:50 PM	#10
Coupe50h Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: SanAntonio, Tx Posts: 957	Cool, well do you think i can just buy some spacer's? i dont want too much though, then my wheels will stick out far and look stupid. today i put my little sister in my car, she's light, but the wheels rubbed worse, and on both sides, i wish i would have known before i bought these. i like them though, i left 2 nice stripes out in front my house __________________ X-Texas highway patrol ssp 1990 coupe - exploder Gt-40 iron heads, Explorer intake, 19 lber's. E-cam. crane 1.7 rollers. 190fp. 75mm maf. 65mm tb, tubular subframe connectors, mac cai, Asp crank pulley, T-5, king cobra clutch, flowtech 1-5/8 unequals, mac X-pipe Frpp driveshaft, lakewood Lca's. race weight 3,160 12.69 @ 107.35, 1.71 60' 26x8.5 drag's 3.90 gear 13.20 @ 106.91 - 235/60/15 firestones 2.3 60' 3.27 gear

02-08-2003, 01:39 AM	#11
sn95gt19 motors done......woohooo Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 799	maximum motorsports sells 1" to 1 3/4" spacers __________________ 95gt lazer red (98 cobra clone) Rice Haters Club Member #116

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