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Old 02-13-2017, 09:24 AM
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Default Lower arm/tire clearance question
I just put 225/60 BFG's on 15X7 Magnum 500 with 4.25 backspace 6mm offset on my stock 69 mustang. The clearance between the tire and upper arm is about 3/8" is that ok? Occasional driver no racing.

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Old 02-14-2017, 08:40 AM
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Is the arm smooth in that area in case there is incidental contact? If not, take a file to them and make it so.
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Yes it's relatively smooth with a little lip that I might file. I just don't know how much lateral movement in normal driving you have at the top of the tire.

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Probably not much. You could put some grease on the arm and see if it rubs off. Low tire pressure could cause a bulge I guess.
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