RE: front wheel/fender clearance

From: Jarrid Gross (JGross(at)econolite.com)
Date: Wed Jul 21 1999 - 13:22:02 CDT


Scott Donnelly wrote,

>I am running 195x60x14 tires on VBs minilite replica wheels and
>visually, the distance between the top of the front tire and the inner
>fender lip (approx 4 1/2 - 5") appears too
>large and gives the impression that the front of the car is too high or
>the rear is too low. FYI the car spent the winter jacked up - wood
>blocks under front cross member = no weight on springs and axle stands
>at rear. Could the front springs have stretched over the winter? Shocks
>seem ok though one was temporarily stiff when the car was first taken
>off blocks and stands. Other that retrofitting bolt on hubs, I haven't
>done any suspension/axle work that would account for this seemingly
>increased front end ride height. Any thoughts?
>Thanks.
>Scott Donnelly
>SV - finally ready for the paint shop

I think this is normal.
Every stock alpine I've ever seen looks like this.

Jarrid Gross



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