Another, more expensive option is something called a pan-hard rod (I
think that's what it's called.) My understanding is that it's part of a
racing set-up and centers the axle. By the way, my car has the same
problem. When I tried 185/70s, they rubbed on the left side. I ended up
with the proper size tires and am plenty happy. 165/14s fit fine with
good clearance. I got Vedersteins from British Wire Wheel. (They even
mounted the 185/70s and let me drive around to see if it rubbed.)
Joseph
67 MGB Roadster
>Date: Wed, 28 Mar 2001 09:20:59 -0800
>From: "British Sportscar Center" <Lawrie@britcars.com>
>Subject: Re: rear axle dilemma
>
>Well, it appears the factory seldom managed to get it right! When I put
>185-60 x 15 tires on my BGT (on 72-spoke wire wheels), the left side tire
>touched the inside of the fender lip when I went over bumps. I have since
>measured six other GTs and they all have the rear axle offset by 1/2" to the
>left. (Or is it the body offset by 1/2" to the right......?)
>
>Without much careful welding and grinding on the axle housing, it will not
>be easy to center the axle under the body so careful trimming of the fender
>lip seems like the best solution.
>
>Lawrie
>British Sportscar Center
>
>- ----- Original Message -----
>From: S & M Barnes <barnesms@swbell.net>
>To: David Councill <dcouncil@imt.net>; <mgs@autox.team.net>
>Sent: Wednesday, March 28, 2001 7:43 AM
>Subject: Re: rear axle dilemma
>
>(SNIP)
>
>> Just went out and measured our unrestored 1965B, we have wire wheels with
>> 165/14 tyres, the tops of the arches are about 1/4 inch below the top of
>the
>> tread (YAY - it's level!), right hand side there is 1 inch clearance
>between
>> the tyre and the arch, left hand side is 1 1/2 inches.
>>
>> Hope this helps - but now I am wondering how to / if I can put the axle in
>> the middle! :-)
>>
>> Cheers
>>
>> MikeB
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