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Old 11-25-2002, 11:45 PM   #1
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4/6 drop with 275/60/15's?

well, since the increase in price of the djm 3" spindles, i'm gonna go with what is currently in my sig for a 4/6 drop, and not a 5/7 drop.

so i'm wondering, can i keep my current tires 275/60/15's with a 4/6 drop with out it rubbing in front?
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Old 11-25-2002, 11:56 PM   #2
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i think you will rub in the front
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Old 11-26-2002, 12:01 AM   #3
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i think you will rub in the front
i dont want to hear that. so look at my avatard, its talking to you
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Old 11-26-2002, 12:14 AM   #4
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in that case put some 315/40/17's on the front. they will tuck right up in there, you can trust me
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Old 11-26-2002, 12:21 AM   #5
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tire rub

On my 78 I have a 4/6 drop. I had 275/60/15 tires on the front. they rubbed bad . I switched to 235/60/15 with a spacer. Those 275s work in the back alright. jay
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Old 11-26-2002, 12:37 AM   #6
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here is another question.


would i be cool running the current tires on the 4/6 drop for about a month? until i can afford to get some 255/60/15's?
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Old 11-26-2002, 02:11 AM   #7
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nana nana boo boo, told you so :p
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Old 11-26-2002, 12:22 PM   #8
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I have a 5" drop all around on my 78 with 275/60/15's and do not rub unless I hit a bump going too fast while corner ing hard [read: lots of body roll along with suspension compression]
Even then its just a slight amount on the top of the fender. O yeah and I had to roll the lip of the fender some.
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Old 11-26-2002, 12:49 PM   #9
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