[DeTomaso] Big caster, big wheels and small problem

JDeRyke at aol.com JDeRyke at aol.com
Mon May 10 01:20:00 EDT 2010


In a message dated 5/9/10 6:58:08 PM, cengles at cox.net writes:

> The point of this is that I think positive caster much beyond four 
> degrees plus 17x9 wheels and tires will alter the geometry of the front wheel 
> such that the tire-fender kiss is much more likely. 
> 

I agree, and another such point is the windshield wiper shield in right 
hand turns. It happens enough so least one vendor sells altered shields on an 
exchange basis for those with larger than stock diameter front tires + 
altered caster + no spring spacers. FWIW- J DeRyke



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