Room for tires
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Room for tires
by Deryk the Pirate » Wed Jun 22, 2011 7:42 am
How much space should I keep between the tire and the sidewalls?
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by aggie79 » Wed Jun 22, 2011 9:15 am
That's almost like asking if CPES is good or not.
Opinions are all over the map. Some of the differences are due to what type of axle you have - torsion or leaf-sprung. With leaf springs, there is a chance for more camber of the wheel/tire, so you need more room. With a torsion axle, there is very little camber, so you can get away with less clearance. I have heard that as the rubber in torsion axles age, and with use, it can result in negative camber.
I have 3/4" between the sidewall and tire - I'm using a torsion axle - and that has worked fine (so far). My tires are extra-wide, and if camber comes into play, I can go to a less wide tire.
Take care,
Tom
Opinions are all over the map. Some of the differences are due to what type of axle you have - torsion or leaf-sprung. With leaf springs, there is a chance for more camber of the wheel/tire, so you need more room. With a torsion axle, there is very little camber, so you can get away with less clearance. I have heard that as the rubber in torsion axles age, and with use, it can result in negative camber.
I have 3/4" between the sidewall and tire - I'm using a torsion axle - and that has worked fine (so far). My tires are extra-wide, and if camber comes into play, I can go to a less wide tire.
Take care,
Tom
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