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Old Apr 10, 2007 | 06:56 PM
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tire size problem

Just put a set of eagle alloy 18" rims with 245/45 goodyear eagle tires on the '87 vert. Had to use adaptors from them to fit, but the problem is everytime I take a shape turn the front tires are rubbing like crazy. Is there anything I can do to correct the problem. Are these tires and rims to big? Rick
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Old Apr 10, 2007 | 07:34 PM
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Re: tire size problem

i have 245/40 on the front on 18" and i have no problems, what kind of backspacing do you have with the spacers?
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Old Apr 10, 2007 | 07:42 PM
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Re: tire size problem

I have 2 1/2 in adaptors on the frront and back. Is that my problem? Rick
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Old Apr 10, 2007 | 08:04 PM
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Re: tire size problem

2 inch adaptor with 2 inch back space. Rick
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Old Apr 10, 2007 | 08:06 PM
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Re: tire size problem

just looked the tires up and they are 27" diameter? a little big for the fronts, that probably why they are rubbing
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Old Apr 10, 2007 | 08:08 PM
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Re: tire size problem

What should I have in the front? 245/40? Rick
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