AscolA

Hey All,

I got some new wheels last year. I ordered online, and the back tires were bigger (275/60/15) than I expected, but I like the look. I rolled my fenders. I rented a fender roller and heat gun. It ended up being a lot harder that I expected. The rubbing stopped until, I had passengers. The passenger side caught the lip of the fender and popped it back down.

So here are my options:
1. Go to a shop and get the fenders professionally rolled- not sure of the cost
2. Buy two smaller tires for the rear, 275/45/15, and lose and inch and hope thats enough
3. Buy new 5 leaf, leaf springs that add an inch of height- anyone know of springs that will add and inch?

Seeing that I dropped about $1200 on the wheels, I'm also looking for the most cost effective route. I'd love to hear your opinions.

Thanks

1970

you can raise it with longer shackles quick easy fix if you don't mind
them showing in the back

AscolA

Thanks for the idea, but I personally don't like the look of shackles.

Iskwezm

Either the wheels have the wrong offset or the springs are sagging/weak. That size tire shouldnt rub on a 67'

Norm Peterson

Not liking the look would be pretty mild compared to how badly you wouldn't like the normal-driving handling on any road that isn't dead flat and straight. Been there, in a car that wasn't mine, and a couple of miles was more than enough.


Norm

rmodel65

Im with Iskwemz your factory springs are probably really sagging

AscolA

Thanks guys. I had replaced the springs a couple of years ago with 4 leaf from Laurel Mnt Mustang.

This may be a good option:
http://www.laurelmountainmustang.com...g-leaf-springs

But... I'm wondering if I should stay away from LM products due to the fact the the springs I have now from them are not up to par.

I guess maybe I should go for a 5 leaf spring? Does anyone have any recommendations?

TomKat

roll the fenders

69mach1377

Another option may be lifting blocks.

AscolA

I just ordered some new springs that are suppose to add an inch. I hope that does the trick. If not, I'll get my fenders rolled.