Help! Amateur Mistake $$$

[oasis]

Ha I didn't do the fender roll myself. I just remembered when investigating for options, I was told of fender rolling. When I asked about how much that might run, I was told it was simple and the bat/towel method was suggested. There was no way my first fender was going to be on my project. I'm glad someone else shares my view.

[vujade]

narrow your beam....or buy one from CB that is already narrowed.

[elev8_dude]

Well, I went with the different tire option at least for now. I have changed the tire from 185/65 to 185/55. According to a tire size calculator the sidewall height difference is .72. Existing overall diameter now is 24.47", new tires will be 23.01". The section width stays the same, hopefully I found a solution. The tires are only $70 a piece. I'll know tomorrow night if the idea worked.

[volksdragon]

if you want something that doesn't rub on the front go with smartcar tires. they are a conti 175/55 R 15



they will have a 40 series look to them on the 5.5 rims. and the load rating will be fine for your car i beleive (not 100% sure but about 99%)

[dubKustom]

Elev8_dude: How did it work out with your tires?

I have the exact same situation on my -69: stock beam (with adjusters, but at full height), CB 2,5" drop spindles and 15" diameter, 5,5" wide wheels with 185/60 tires. They have just enough room to rotate, but when I drive it it will certainly rub the fender at every bump or stop...

I don't want to narrow the beam, so I was thinking about two things: either getting a smaller tire (like 165/60 or something similar, maybe Smartcar?) and/or machining off some material on the inside of the wheel to move it inward.

Any other ideas anyone?
/Daniel, Gothenburg, Sweden