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jason7698 · 08-26-2010, 12:57 AM

I just put new wheels and tires on I went with a 295/45/20 in the rear and now it rubs and I cannot take the tires back so I need to know my options? I have a leaf spring rearend that has been lowered...Thanks

cdowns · 08-26-2010, 05:56 AM

for a solution figure out where it rubs then either move tire away from whats rubbin or move whats bein rubbed away from the tire that's rubbin it

Lee H · 08-26-2010, 09:38 AM

What's rubbing? Pics.

big_al_71 · 08-26-2010, 11:20 AM

Get an adjustable pangard bar and center the differential. I have 295/45/20's in the rear and they are close but no rubbing...

chevy_mike · 08-26-2010, 11:35 AM

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Originally Posted by big_al_71

Get an adjustable pangard bar and center the differential. I have 295/45/20's in the rear and they are close but no rubbing...

Umm.... he said he has leaf springs... no panhard bar. LOL

My guess is the wrong offset of wheels. Need more info on where it is rubbing. Fender lip, frame, ??? Pics would help too.

**Stocker** · 08-26-2010, 01:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cdowns

for a solution figure out where it rubs then either move tire away from whats rubbin or move whats bein rubbed away from the tire that's rubbin it

Can't get much simpler than that!!

Jason, pics would help us... we can't see the problem from here.

jason7698 · 08-26-2010, 01:37 PM

They are rubbing on the outside of the inner fender well I was thinking of making a spacer to go between the leaf springs or grinding some of the inner well out?

Lee H · 08-26-2010, 03:46 PM

Both sides rubbing?

Hottrucks · 08-26-2010, 03:58 PM

place a broom handle on the tire between the tire and body then roll the truck forward it will roll the inner in a bit..you may have to do it couple times

raycow · 08-26-2010, 04:56 PM

Wheels and tires are expensive. Lifting the truck is cheap. That should tell you what I would do.

Ray

08-26-2010, 12:57 AM	#1
jason7698 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Auburn,Ky Posts: 69	Tire rub need advice! I just put new wheels and tires on I went with a 295/45/20 in the rear and now it rubs and I cannot take the tires back so I need to know my options? I have a leaf spring rearend that has been lowered...Thanks

08-26-2010, 05:56 AM	#2
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	Re: Tire rub need advice! for a solution figure out where it rubs then either move tire away from whats rubbin or move whats bein rubbed away from the tire that's rubbin it __________________ 71c-10 350/2004r/4:11 lowered3/4 longbed/dead by hurricane MEANING OF DEATH::::: SOMEBODY ELSE GETS YOUR STUFF DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK TAKE MY ADVISE;I DON'T USE IT ANYWAY

08-26-2010, 09:38 AM	#3
Lee H Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Upland Ca Posts: 4,147	Re: Tire rub need advice! What's rubbing? Pics. __________________ 1972 C10 SWB, Air, PS, PB, 350/350THM. Second owner. 1965 Corvette roadster, 44K miles, 327/365 SHP, 4 speed, side exhaust, knockoffs, teak, second owner (bought in 1970), Have ALL numbers matching components. My frame off restoration thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=556703

08-26-2010, 11:20 AM	#4
big_al_71 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: South Florida Posts: 11,375	Re: Tire rub need advice! Get an adjustable pangard bar and center the differential. I have 295/45/20's in the rear and they are close but no rubbing... __________________ Get your facts first, and then you can distort them as much as you please!!!!!. Sylvester's build thread >>>http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ht=big+rebuild

08-26-2010, 01:37 PM	#7
jason7698 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Auburn,Ky Posts: 69	Re: Tire rub need advice! They are rubbing on the outside of the inner fender well I was thinking of making a spacer to go between the leaf springs or grinding some of the inner well out?

08-26-2010, 03:46 PM	#8
Lee H Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Upland Ca Posts: 4,147	Re: Tire rub need advice! Both sides rubbing? __________________ 1972 C10 SWB, Air, PS, PB, 350/350THM. Second owner. 1965 Corvette roadster, 44K miles, 327/365 SHP, 4 speed, side exhaust, knockoffs, teak, second owner (bought in 1970), Have ALL numbers matching components. My frame off restoration thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=556703

08-26-2010, 03:58 PM	#9
Hottrucks Redefining LowBudget Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: lebanon Cow Hampshire Posts: 4,538	Re: Tire rub need advice! place a broom handle on the tire between the tire and body then roll the truck forward it will roll the inner in a bit..you may have to do it couple times __________________ 1970 C10 CST fleetside 472 ....big dreams little cash... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=335721 SunShine Syndicate.. Mikes Sandwich Fair Run OCT 8th 2011 http://www.thesandwichfair.com/html/...auto_show.html

08-26-2010, 04:56 PM	#10
raycow Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: San Francisco, CA USA Posts: 2,454	Re: Tire rub need advice! Wheels and tires are expensive. Lifting the truck is cheap. That should tell you what I would do. Ray



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