Tire rub
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Tire rub
Hello,
I recently got new wheels for my '76 F100 FWD. I didn't get new tires, but ever since I got the new wheels and had the tires mounted on them, the right tire rubs and locks up when I turn the wheel completely to the right (like when I am pulling into a parking spot). I looked and the top edge of the tire (the tread) is rubbing against the radius arm on that side. It doesn't happen on the other side. I was thinking of getting some wheel spacers/adapters to push the tires out. Or is there a way to limit the travel of the steering so that it cant turn quite as sharp and rub on that side? Or should I take it to a tire shop?
Thanks,
Matt
I recently got new wheels for my '76 F100 FWD. I didn't get new tires, but ever since I got the new wheels and had the tires mounted on them, the right tire rubs and locks up when I turn the wheel completely to the right (like when I am pulling into a parking spot). I looked and the top edge of the tire (the tread) is rubbing against the radius arm on that side. It doesn't happen on the other side. I was thinking of getting some wheel spacers/adapters to push the tires out. Or is there a way to limit the travel of the steering so that it cant turn quite as sharp and rub on that side? Or should I take it to a tire shop?
Thanks,
Matt
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See if the knuckles have adjustable steering stops. It's just a bolt that hits the inner C on the axle at full lock. Spacers might require new, longer, studs to be done correctly. Measuring well before wheel purchases is important to avoid these things.
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Hello,
I recently got new wheels for my '76 F100 FWD. I didn't get new tires, but ever since I got the new wheels and had the tires mounted on them, the right tire rubs and locks up when I turn the wheel completely to the right (like when I am pulling into a parking spot). I looked and the top edge of the tire (the tread) is rubbing against the radius arm on that side. ...........?
I recently got new wheels for my '76 F100 FWD. I didn't get new tires, but ever since I got the new wheels and had the tires mounted on them, the right tire rubs and locks up when I turn the wheel completely to the right (like when I am pulling into a parking spot). I looked and the top edge of the tire (the tread) is rubbing against the radius arm on that side. ...........?
4WD = Four-wheel drive
... make sure your axle is positioned side-to-side... especially if lifted. Lifting a rig and then using an OEM track bar will "pull" the axle towards the driver side.
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Sound like you got a difference in the back spacing/off set in your new wheels versus the old ones? Time to get the flat edge (steel level) and tape measure and ck the the old ones and compare to the new ones.
Wheel Offset and Wheel Backspacing
Wheel Offset and Wheel Backspacing
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