Need help with wheel fender gap
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Need help with wheel fender gap spacing
Hey Guys,
I'm about to get an alignment so i'm checking my suspension and wanted to get some suggestions to how big of a gap for a 19" fat tire setup. At the moment, it's between 1 and 2 fingers in the front. I haven't set the back yet, but i want the flat look. Any suggestions otherwise instead of what i'm doing, any help would be appreciated.
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I'm about to get an alignment so i'm checking my suspension and wanted to get some suggestions to how big of a gap for a 19" fat tire setup. At the moment, it's between 1 and 2 fingers in the front. I haven't set the back yet, but i want the flat look. Any suggestions otherwise instead of what i'm doing, any help would be appreciated.
Albert
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Originally posted by rominl
i have 3/4 in the front and zero in the back. with your offset and fat setup, rear would be fine, but front might rub a bit
i have 3/4 in the front and zero in the back. with your offset and fat setup, rear would be fine, but front might rub a bit
One thing I do is mark the perch with a marker to know when I went a full turn. Also if you have EDFC, remember to shut it off/on after you adjust the coils to let it adjust itself. It has to zero reference after its been fiddled with
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should i not get an alignment till i figure it out after driving a bit, is it bad to drive with new tires and no alignment? I want to get an alignment after i get it right. I just put on my wheels tonight and i feel like the rear is off between the right and left side, i'll take pictures and post them here soon. Let me know what your opinions are, i highly value them.
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I went to a chain that has the newest equipment and they do free alignment adjustments. Thats why I said it takes about a month or 2 to get it right, because when you change the camberr/caster/toe settings, it changes the height.
Once you have the car set where it looks pretty good, leave it for at least 3-5days to let it settle somewhat, then get an alignment. If need be, adjust again, ride around for 3-5days, then align again.
I am going in for my 3rd alignment sometime this week. Its a pain, but if you want that perfect stance, its all worth it.
Hopefully you dont have a long commute, if not your tires should be okay
Once you have the car set where it looks pretty good, leave it for at least 3-5days to let it settle somewhat, then get an alignment. If need be, adjust again, ride around for 3-5days, then align again.
I am going in for my 3rd alignment sometime this week. Its a pain, but if you want that perfect stance, its all worth it.
Hopefully you dont have a long commute, if not your tires should be okay
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