Sea 13 Report post Posted April 10, 2017 Ok, I know a picture is worth a Thousand words, however being a life long U.S. Navy Sailor there is no picture that could accurately depict the Thousand words that spewed from my lips earlier today!! Although I'm certain many (if not most) of y'all have uttered many of these words yourselves at one time or another.... First I ordered new tires and rims from CJ Pony to the tune of $819.95 AND I sprang for the legendary <<(Not so much) Center Caps to the tune of $99.36 for 4 Center Caps (CJ is damn proud of those Center Caps I guess) while installing the new center cap on the new tire the entire back pulled off the center cap .... I guess Legendary ain't what it once was ... please bear with me I DO have a technical question in here somewhere .... So I went to install the 1st new tire on the passenger side (with the 2nd of the 4 Legendary Center Caps installed) tightened the tire with the new chromed lug nut, everything was looking good ..... UNTIL ..... I spun the tire (and this is where the thousand words started) the tire spun free about 3/4 of the way around then 1/4 of the way the tire wall was rubbing fairly snugly on the edge of the coil spring saddle ..... so my technical question is ..... WHY??? .... Second technical question is how much space should there be between the coil spring saddle and the tire wall ?? I've been told there are no stupid questions, only stupid people asking them .... I never claimed to be a brain surgeon .... but I can tie my shoes all by myself .... although I may not have them on the right feet. Specs: 69 Convertible 302, tires 215/70 R15 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brian Conway 264 Report post Posted April 10, 2017 The 70 series may be a bit to tall. It may still clear. Put in on the ground and rotate. Brian Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ridge Runner 1,112 Report post Posted April 11, 2017 Some tires will rub with the car in the air because of suspension droop ,set it on the ground and i bet there will be room between the two Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
69RavenConv 286 Report post Posted April 11, 2017 I've got 215/70/R14 tires mounted on vintage 14"x6" Ansen Sprints and they don't rub in the air or otherwise. I'll wager your 15" wheels will be just fine when they're on the ground. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sea 13 Report post Posted April 12, 2017 Thanks all, I appreciate the replies ..... I set it on the ground and yes there is clearance .... but .... <<(isn't there ALWAYS a but) .... between the coil spring saddle and the sidewall of the tire there is only about 1/4 inch or less, should I start considering a spacer? Is there supposed to be a minimum distance between the saddle and the sidewall? ...... *sigh* and my dumb a@@ thought this was going to be easy ..... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
moodster 55 Report post Posted April 12, 2017 Your tires are nearly an inch narrower than mine (235/60R15) and I don't have any clearance problems. What is the backspacing on your rims? Have you recently rebuilt your suspension... is it possible your alignment is way off and you have too much negative camber? david 1 JayEstes reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
barnett468 418 Report post Posted April 13, 2017 yes you can use a thin spacer . they are around 5/16" to 3/8" thick. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JayEstes 172 Report post Posted April 15, 2017 I have 15x 235/60 R15 and no rub at all (all stock suspension rebuild except I put the shelby-drop in). I have 4.25in backspacing on my cragars. If you have 4.5in or more backspace you could have the wrong wheels... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Thin Lizzy 37 Report post Posted April 15, 2017 I guess these aren't a good tyre fit, they look like 15x8 Magnums with 245/60/15s and plenty of tyre rub. But they do look good. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
