<VV> Rubbing Tires

Tue Apr 27 16:06:49 EDT 2010

Bill,

I run a set of 17" X 8" rims with 215/40's on the front(can be seen on the northcascadescorvairs.org web site under photos 2009 and 50th gala). Prior to paint i rolled the lip of the fender.  The tires will now clear under full turn and compression.  Of course without the proper back spacing a little more bump steer was noticed.  

as for rolling the fender with out distorting the outer sheet metal.  Cut a 1/2" cut into the lip every 3 inches or so and then gently bend the fender lip.  Once you get it to a desired location weld the cuts.  You will only need to do this on the very top most part of the fender, no need for the entire lip to be rolled.  The outcome is impossible to notice unless you are laying on the ground looking up at the fender.

V/R,

Keith

> From: bryan at skiblack.com
> Date: Tue, 27 Apr 2010 15:41:04 -0400
> To: billpat at telusplanet.net
> CC: virtualvairs at corvair.org
> Subject: Re: <VV> Rubbing Tires
> 
> Hi Bill,
> 
> Before you do any trimming you might have the alignment checked, positive camber will make the problem worse. How much backspace do the wheels have?
> 
> --Bryan
> 
> On Apr 26, 2010, at 11:51 PM, Bill Kronen wrote:
> 
> > Gentlemen of VV! I know this question has been discussed before but I'm 
> > looking for suggested fixes to correct the front tires rubbing on the 
> > fender bead, Problem? After a mild resto-mod on my 66 Monza coupe, the 
> > addition of 15/6 Camaro Rally rims with 205/60/R15 tires started the 
> > rub. Tires fit the well, do not rub under normal straight line or 
> > turning but do if the slightest bump (entering driveway) occurs. In 
> > retrospect, should have used 14" rims but since I haven't, what are the 
> > possible solutions to eliminate the rub. Reply online or off! Your 
> > choice! Any suggestions appreciated.
> > Bill Kronen
> 
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