<VV> LM Tire clearance

[Sethracer at aol.com]

In a message dated 2/26/2011 12:44:56 P.M. Pacific Standard Time,  
paulsgt at earthlink.net writes:


Last  summer I bought a set of 15" x 7" Chevy wheels.  I am considering 
using  the 205 x 60 15" tires.  They are going onto my bone-stock 65 Monza  
Convertible.  Will I have any clearance issues/concerns?

Thanks  very much!

Paul Sergeant
 
Paul, the only problem I ever had with your exact set-up was at the  front 
of the wheel well. I had to adjust (i.e. hammer) the horizontal portion  
where the trunk and the wheel well met. This allowed regular turns without  
contact. These were 205-60-15 Goodyear NCT radials on 1985 Camaro Z-28 15 x 7  
alloy wheels. Not yet mentioned is that if you have adjusted your front  
suspension to present more caster, this usually results in the lower control 
arm  moving forward causing less front clearance. Be careful here. Extra 
backspace is  your friend, at least until you hit the steering arm!
 
-Seth Emerson