Fender clearance?

Kegracing · 06-26-2010, 03:36 PM

What is the minimum clearance on the front and back side of the fender opening you would recommend on a stocker. Would like to hear answers for both radial and bias 9" slicks.

I currently have a tall bias slick on it, and 1/4" of space... not enough... rubbing on the center of the tread face.

This is a 67 Firebird if it matters. Would like to hear the "been there and done that" stories before I start bending and cutting...

Thanks in advance everyone!

Ken

Lew Silverman · 06-26-2010, 04:51 PM

The "book" says you can trim the leading and trailing edges a maximum of 2 inches for clearance. Is your 1/4 inch just in the front of the tire or both sides? You might be able to re-drill the spring perch to center the axle in the wheel well. That's what I had to do on the old Nova.

Good luck!

Lew

Kegracing · 06-26-2010, 06:06 PM

Thanks Lew.
The front fender is at 1/4", rear has about 1 1/2" inches, so centering in wheel well is an option, depending on what the overall need is...

The fenders are stock at this point. Have not cut anything at all yet. Would rather not, but need to be able to safely put the tire in there is the top prioriety.

thanks again,

Ken

Tom keedle · 06-26-2010, 06:49 PM

DOESN'T THAT ALTER THE WHEELBASE ?(sorry bout the caps)?
and is THAT legal?

Alan Roehrich · 06-26-2010, 07:02 PM

Before you move the axle, you better check your wheelbase. There are specs and limits on wheelbase, and they do measure it.

Run to Rund · 06-27-2010, 11:37 AM

I saw some rubbing with 1.25" clearance for Hoosier 30x9 bias, 116 mph, 8" wheels. I hear the tires don't grow as much with 10" wheels.

06-26-2010, 03:36 PM	#1
Kegracing Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Red Oak, TX Posts: 441 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Fender clearance? What is the minimum clearance on the front and back side of the fender opening you would recommend on a stocker. Would like to hear answers for both radial and bias 9" slicks. I currently have a tall bias slick on it, and 1/4" of space... not enough... rubbing on the center of the tread face. This is a 67 Firebird if it matters. Would like to hear the "been there and done that" stories before I start bending and cutting... Thanks in advance everyone! Ken

06-26-2010, 04:51 PM	#2
Lew Silverman VIP Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 1,435 Likes: 371 Liked 129 Times in 59 Posts	Re: Fender clearance? The "book" says you can trim the leading and trailing edges a maximum of 2 inches for clearance. Is your 1/4 inch just in the front of the tire or both sides? You might be able to re-drill the spring perch to center the axle in the wheel well. That's what I had to do on the old Nova. Good luck! Lew __________________ Lew Silverman #2070 "The Wagon Master" N/SA

06-26-2010, 06:06 PM	#3
Kegracing Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Red Oak, TX Posts: 441 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Fender clearance? Thanks Lew. The front fender is at 1/4", rear has about 1 1/2" inches, so centering in wheel well is an option, depending on what the overall need is... The fenders are stock at this point. Have not cut anything at all yet. Would rather not, but need to be able to safely put the tire in there is the top prioriety. thanks again, Ken

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Tom keedle Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Berthoud, Coloraduh Posts: 695 Likes: 13 Liked 8 Times in 7 Posts	Re: Fender clearance? DOESN'T THAT ALTER THE WHEELBASE ?(sorry bout the caps)? and is THAT legal?

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Alan Roehrich Veteran Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Murfreesboro TN Posts: 5,105 Likes: 1,561 Liked 1,784 Times in 407 Posts	Re: Fender clearance? Before you move the axle, you better check your wheelbase. There are specs and limits on wheelbase, and they do measure it. __________________ Alan Roehrich 212A G/S

06-27-2010, 11:37 AM	#6
Run to Rund Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Henderson, NV Posts: 583 Likes: 8 Liked 54 Times in 27 Posts	Re: Fender clearance? I saw some rubbing with 1.25" clearance for Hoosier 30x9 bias, 116 mph, 8" wheels. I hear the tires don't grow as much with 10" wheels.