<VV> Front wheel rub

[UltraMonzaWest@aol.com]

In a message dated 10/1/2004 9:55:51 AM Pacific Daylight Time, 
wgraefen@ktc.com writes:

> My wife's '65 Monza 'vert has 205 x 14 tires/wheels.  Before getting 
> it aligned there was no problem but now that it has new control arm 
> bushings, drag link bushing and idler arm and its been on a machine, 
> the correct caster adjustment brings the right front tire only into 
> contact with the lower end of the right front wheel well on a 
> partial left turn.   No problem - good clearance on the the drivers 
> side.
> 
> Any thoughts?  Did Chev change the wheel well shape a little on the 
> '66 +up fenders and maybe one got swapped onto this car?
> 
> I know my original wheel size was 13" but '66s came with 14s and my 
> overall diameter is still very close to the 14" tire and wheel 
> original equipment.
> 
> Thanks,
> Wayne 
> 
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All years Corvair CARS  came with 13"  wheels...

Your problem is common.....your 14"  have too much "offset"  to the 
outside...Vairs need 4-4.5"   BACK SET!!

Matt N.