TheSamba.com :: View topic - front tires rubbing with 2 in drop spindles

Thu Sep 04, 2008 12:13 pm

68 ghia I have 2 in. drop spindles on the front and 145/80r15 tires and when u turn the wheel hard to either way it hits the fender. I was thinging about getting a 2 inch narrowed beam would that fix me problem and if so does anyone recommend a place to pick one up yhanx

Thu Sep 04, 2008 2:02 pm

If you're only looking to drop your car 2 inches, I'd go w/ a stock width adjustable front end and stock spindles. That way your front track stays the same.

Thu Sep 04, 2008 2:45 pm

With drop spindles and a 2" narrowed beam, you will have about 1" narrowed track to the front of the car (not really noticeable). If you still have rubbing you can always reset your stops on the steering. This will give you a larger turning radius but helps with rubbing.

Thu Sep 04, 2008 2:48 pm

Or some new rims with a larger offset.

Thu Sep 04, 2008 2:48 pm

now if i put a lower profile tire would that help. And the tires are hitting on the outer edge, against the fender so a 2 in narrowed beam will bring it in about one inch

Thu Sep 04, 2008 5:59 pm

ghia ragtop wrote: now if i put a lower profile tire would that help. And the tires are hitting on the outer edge, against the fender so a 2 in narrowed beam will bring it in about one inch
That will help having lower profile tires and yes you will be about 1" in from where it is now. You may have a little rubbing on the inside of the wheel well instead of the outer lip. That's why I mentioned resetting your steering stops if needed.