That's why I run a set of new 6x13 bias-plys from Coker tire. I may not be
able to autocross with them but they are fine for driving around town. They
fill up the wheel wells really well and I like the period look of the 2"
whitewalls.
Kurt
----- Original Message -----
From: Jarrid Gross <JGross(at)econolite.com>
To: 'Scott Donnelly' <oharajem(at)free.midcoast.com>; 'Alpine folks'
<alpines(at)autox.team.net>
Sent: Wednesday, July 21, 1999 2:22 PM
Subject: RE: front wheel/fender clearance
> 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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