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Radial tire to leaf spring clearance #2160700 09/24/16 09:39 AM 09/24/16 09:39 AM
Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 3,395 Pa Hot 340 OP master
Hot 340 OP master Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 3,395 Pa	I know you need a lot for slicks. But how little have you gotten away with on a drag radial, used occasionally on the street? Im running 28" tall tire in an a body. Not autocrossing or anything. Real world experience perferred.

Re: Radial tire to leaf spring clearance [Re: Hot 340] #2160898 09/24/16 03:18 PM 09/24/16 03:18 PM
Joined: Jan 2005 Posts: 3,635 Oakland, MI D dizuster master
dizuster master D Joined: Jan 2005 Posts: 3,635 Oakland, MI	You can't even put your finger between the tire and spring on my car. No issues or signs of rubbing.

Re: Radial tire to leaf spring clearance [Re: dizuster] #2160940 09/24/16 04:24 PM 09/24/16 04:24 PM
Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 3,395 Pa Hot 340 OP master
Hot 340 OP master Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 3,395 Pa	Originally Posted By dizuster You can't even put your finger between the tire and spring on my car. No issues or signs of rubbing. Thanks for that info. Mine are close too, 1/4 inch gap is all. Enjoyed watching your car at Keystone a few months ago.

Re: Radial tire to leaf spring clearance [Re: Hot 340] #2161125 09/24/16 11:10 PM 09/24/16 11:10 PM
Joined: Jan 2005 Posts: 3,635 Oakland, MI D dizuster master
dizuster master D Joined: Jan 2005 Posts: 3,635 Oakland, MI	Thanks buddy. I'll try to measure it tomorrow for you and get an exact #. I'm guessing it's around 3/8"

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