Is this too close for comfort? w/pics

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ValiantOne

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I am shooting for a 17X8 rim with a 245/45/17 tire.

I bought 1 of the rims I want and one tire to test it all around before I buy a whole set. This will become the spare if I pull the trigger

On the rear I am golden, but up front it is TIGHT

I have less than an inch and was wondering if any of you have similar clearances and it has worked out.

The LF is especially tight. I'd say only 1/2 inch clearance

RF, in front of the tire

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RF, behind the tire

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LF in front of the tire

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LF behind the tire

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Rears are pretty good!

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It'll look pretty sweet if it'll work!!!

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turn the tire on the front and see if it hits.....If that is with the steering wheel straight I would think it would rub when you turned
 
turn the tire on the front and see if it hits.....If that is with the steering wheel straight I would think it would rub when you turned

Sorry I should have stated that the pictures were taken with the wheel turned to where it was the closest I could get it to the sheet metal. They do not hit anywhere, but what you see is the closest they get.

Thanks,
 
If that's those are the smallest clearances with the wheels turned it should be fine. I had less room than that when I was running 225/60/15's with my Duster fenders. If you hammer a pot hole with the wheels turned it might rub momentarily, but you'd have to do it just right.

Have you adjusted the fender to bumper supports any? If they're not maxed out you can buy a little extra space with those, although I don't think you'll need it.

The support lower fender/bumper support brace is marked by the top arrow in this picture. I have about an inch to my fenders at the tightest spot now, but I lengthened those supports by 2" and pushed the lower fender corner out most of that extra distance. You can also see I cut the corners back to get the clearance I have now.

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How's the alignment? If that still needs to be done, things may change. Just something to keep in mind.
 
Turn the wheels to where they are closest. Bounce the front and rear up and down does it touch? IMO, Damaging your sheet metal isn't worth an extra half inch of rim or tire.
 
Turn the wheels to where they are closest. Bounce the front and rear up and down does it touch? IMO, Damaging your sheet metal isn't worth an extra half inch of rim or tire.

Did that too. Wasn't able to get any contact, but I'm sure there will be more deflection under actual load.
 
Well you will find out when you back up fast and turn...
 
Is it too close?? Yes, of course it is! You know it is, and with that little bit of clearance it will surely hit, rub, and possibly tear something up! IMO, you are taking your chances running that close, but it's your car so only you can decide if you're willing to take that chance!
 
Is it too close?? Yes, of course it is! You know it is, and with that little bit of clearance it will surely hit, rub, and possibly tear something up! IMO, you are taking your chances running that close, but it's your car so only you can decide if you're willing to take that chance!

If I knew it was too close i wouldn't have asked the question. I do know there is a whole website full of people who have tried and failed, and tried and succeeded to draw knowledge from. Most say it'll work, based on their experiences. You disagree. Noted.

I believe I am going to give it a try. The whole idea behind this car is handling, fun,pro touring kind of thing. If it doesn't work adjustments will have to be made.
 
If the strut rod allows that tire move 1/2" forward and rub, you've got bigger problems. Run it.
 
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Polyurethane strutrod bushings will keep everything in place much better under strong forces than stock mushy bushings will.
 
Drive in reverse and turn that's when my tires in front rubbed not when turning going straight

Yeah, back it up in a circle at various steering inputs, and pulsing the brakes. Then repeat in the forward direction.
The brakes yank the LCA backwards and forwards,to the extent that the strutrod bushing allows.And of course the wheel is attached to the LCA via the knuckle and the LBJ. Wherever-so goes the LCA, there also goes the wheel
 
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