Tire Clearance

[olddman]

It is me again, and I need someones help with this. Bought new tires for my 1965 Dodge Dart GT, BF Goodrich Radial T/A 205 14R. When I backed out of shop and turned wheels to the right, the left front tire rubbed against the lower corner of the fender. Took measurements and found clearance frome tire to fender on left was 1 1/4 in and on the right it was 2 in. I can put two fingers between the right tire and front lower corner of fender and not able to do same on left side, maybe one and a half fingers. Posted questio on ABodies forum and told it could be bushings. Bushings were bad, so removed and replaced upper and lower bushing, ball joints, and tie rod ends. Measurements are still the same. I have taken measurements of strut rods, K frame to bumper suport mounting bolts, LCR to front of car, and they are all the same. Only difference I can find is in wheel well opening. At the bottom of wheel well opening there is a one (1) inch difference. Right side 31 inches, left side 30 inches. Anyone have answer as to why there is a difference? Thanks

 

[Johnny Dart]

If you have a 205/70-14 it should fit no problem. Not sure why it doesn't.
I put a 215/70-14 on my 65 Dart, and used a cut off wheel to cut about 1/4" off the bottom edge of the fender. The same area your talking about. The trained eye would never notice.
My car has the same difference on the right and left side. Must be the way it came from the factory.

 

[oldkimmer]

.............u can try giving the left tire all the positive caster u can........that will move the tire to the rear, just make sure u have alittle camber............kim.......

 

[olddman]

Thanks for the input. Talked to a guy here in Cypress who is into Mopars, and he
said to check the wheel base to be sure it is the same. Also said that it could simply be the way it came from the factory. Metal stamping was not like it is now. Sounds like this is not uncommon so will not be concerned about it. Thanks Johnny Dart and oldkimmer for the help.