[DeTomaso] Fender rub

[Pantdino]

But unless the old tires were first mounted when they were half worn or whatever they would have rubbed when new.  (Unless they were smaller dimensionally from the manufacturer.)





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From: Steve Hawkins <shawkins777 at comcast.net>
To: detomaso at realbig.com
Sent: Sat, Oct 23, 2010 5:51 am
Subject: Re: [DeTomaso] Fender rub


The more obvious difference is that your new tires have more rubber on them
nd therefore will have a larger diameter then your old tires.
Steve
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rom: detomaso-bounces at realbig.com [mailto:detomaso-bounces at realbig.com] On
ehalf Of JDeRyke at aol.com
ent: Friday, October 22, 2010 11:05 PM
o: panteradon at gmail.com; detomaso at realbig.com
ubject: Re: [DeTomaso] Fender rub

n a message dated 10/22/10 1:13:27 PM, panteradon at gmail.com writes:
> I ha GT5 clone.  I just replaced all 4 tires but the rear tires now 
 run
 the fender flare on the drivers side.  The tires are the exact siz 345/35 
 but the clearance is no gone.  What options do I have?
 Can you move the A-arm assembly back any?  (Don't laugh)
 Modify the flare?
 
es to both- but not just anyone can (or should) do this. I suggest you 
ake the car to a Pantera specialist in your area- such as Precision 
roformance or Wilkinson, and ask them for a professional opinion. We're all
uessing 
ithout the thing in front of us, and most on this forum couldn't personally
correct it anyway. I certainly couldn't pound clearance into your completed 
lairs in an acceptible manner! 
s you say- bodywork can change the flairs to clear, or adjustable rear 
hocks can raise the rear up a bit,   This not only gives too-big tires more
clearance, it establishes a desirable nose-low tilt called a 'rake' that 
mproves high speed handling. A custom suspension can help. Its a lot of
ork 
read, $$$) to do any of these, so ask yourself- is the extra 2% traction
ou 
AY get from running the absolute maximum width tire under your car worth 
his trouble & expense? Perhaps a smaller-section rear tire might still
llow 
ou to bend around corners just as fast with no further mods at all?   Good 
uck anyway- J Deryke _______________________________________________
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