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Tire s rub, any advice?

Posted: Mon Jun 22, 2009 8:34 pm
by teddy1500
I have an 73 Satellite custom station wagon. I have 245/60/15's on 7.5 old school et mags, the offset is neutral. On bumps, the front passenger side tire seems to be rubbing on the fender brace, in the wheelwell. I Have not had the car very long, but it drives nice, it is a very soft, cushy ride, and I really like how the tires fill out the wheel well . What can I do?

Re: Tire s rub, any advice?

Posted: Tue Jun 23, 2009 12:31 pm
by ajcpaperboy
You stated that your problem is "On Bumps" Is it possible that the shocks are worn out? You might have to crank up the torsion bar on that side just a little. Does your car sit level now? Last resort, smaller tire. Good Luck

Re: Tire s rub, any advice?

Posted: Tue Jun 23, 2009 4:04 pm
by teddy1500
Speed bumps- no rubbing, reaching the bottom of the hill, rubs. the car sits level, could stand to be raised about an inch or so in the back, but the front shocks look loike a recent addition, will probably change soon. I really dont want to change the tires, they look "right", but I do have some 14 inch ralleys collecting dust.

Re: Tire s rub, any advice?

Posted: Tue Jun 23, 2009 10:37 pm
by scotts74birds
You still have your fender brace? Generally not an issue for most of our cars from the North!

Re: Tire s rub, any advice?

Posted: Mon Jul 06, 2009 6:36 pm
by teddy1500
Well, since I first posted, a Bradford pear tree decided to spend some quality time with the car,dammage don't seem to be too bad, had to replace the front shocks, 3 wheel studs, the rear shocks (not tree's fault), and looking for rear springs. minor damage to front sheet metal....... anyone tried looking for a fender for a 4 door? tough.

Re: Tire s rub, any advice?

Posted: Mon Jul 06, 2009 10:24 pm
by CtownRunner
Ouch that hurts.
Good luck.