[DeTomaso] Tires for track days

[michael@michaelshortt.com]

Have you rolled the fenders? I know that yYou said Wheel Well, just asking
to make sure it wasn't the fender lip rubbing instead?    I see by Dave's
response it happens to him as well.  I personally don't have a rubbing
problem with 245/40/17 0n 17 x 8 wheels.

Michael




On Tue, May 18, 2010 at 2:52 PM, STEVEN BLUM <steveblum2 at msn.com> wrote:

>
> I have a related question. On my 74 L I am running 245/40 17 on the 10
> spoke aluminum wheel. On a full lock left turn I get rubbing on the front
> right side wheel well but not on a full right turn. I measured and it
> appears the right wheel is about 1/2 inch closer to the front fendr than the
> left side. I have the Pat Michals suspension modification and the alignment
> was done and is good.  Any suggestions on how to stop the rubbing or should
> I just put in a stop on the turning radius?
>
> Steven Blum
> P.O. Box 81
> Shoreham, N.Y. 11786
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> C (631) 235-1905
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>
>
>
> > From: JDeRyke at aol.com
> > Date: Tue, 18 May 2010 14:27:24 -0400
> > To: ehpantera at yahoo.com
> > CC: detomaso at realbig.com
> > Subject: Re: [DeTomaso] Tires for track days
> >
>  > In a message dated 5/18/10 8:41:35 AM, ehpantera at yahoo.com writes:
> >
> > > I have the brake rotors mounted on outside hats, pushing the wheels out
> > > a bit. My 285's are pretty close to the fender. If I go to 18" wheels
> can I
> > > get more backspace?
> > >
> > Yes- by choosing wheels that have compensating backspace for the extra
> > 1/4"-5/16" from those outside mounted brake discs. Of course, then the
> front
> > scrub radius can become significant and steering effort & tire wear goes
> up....
> > Be sure to carefully check both sides as many Panteras are asymmetric.
> What
> > is ideal on the left side might stick out 1/2" on the right side. Some
> > aftermarket aluminum wheels have thick enough mounting flanges that a bit
> can be
> > machined off the backsides of the flange without seriously weakening
> them,
> > but others do not. You may simply have manuvered into a corner where you
> > CANNOT maximize front tire widths beyond about 245-50 x any wheel
> diameter.
> > Good luck- J DeRyke
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