Date:         Sun, 12 Mar 2000 20:09:56 +0100
Reply-To:     Per Lindgren <lindgre@ONLINE.NO>
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From:         Per Lindgren <lindgre@ONLINE.NO>
Subject:      Re: [Syncro] 30" BFG Tire clearance
Comments: To: syncro@onelist.com
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Is this a Syncro 14" or a Syncro 16"? I guess it is a 14" since you didn't say
specifically a 16".

PerL
87 14"

euromog@aol.com wrote:

> From: euromog@aol.com
>
> Hello Volks,
>
> I finally had a chance to run my Syncro up on a ramp to check for tire
> clearance with my 30X9.50 BFG MT's on 15"X 6.5" rims. As mentioned before the
> front little rubber fender extensions have to be removed. Beyond that I had
> to cut back the rear edge of the front fender arches a little. From the
> bottom I went 3/4" back and scribed a line up to the existing arc about 6" up
> or the middle hole that mounted the rubber extension. Then I cut a very thin
> pie slice from the bottom up on each side.
>
> On the ramp I tested each side of the front wheels. Both sides clear at full
> compression and at full lock to the left and to the right. The concerns of
> the battery box is a non issue. At full compression and at full right lock
> there is still 2" of clearance between the tire and the corner of the battery
> box. I am using ET30 back spacing wheels but the way it looks the back
> spacing won't affect this clearance issue either. The closest clearance issue
> is the rear side of the front inner fender wells. They way the body stampings
> are welded together, at full compression and slight turns to the left or
> right their is about a 1/2" of clearance with my tires. I would say that you
> might be able to squeeze a 31X10.50 tire but a little more clearance will be
> required. I think a 32" or a 33" tire will move you into the world of major
> cutting and rewelding.
>
> I also backed up the ramps to check the rear tire clearance and there is no
> problem what so ever.
>
> Now I am ready to install the lift springs for more ground clearance.
>
> John Wessels
> European Motorsport
> Livermore, CA
> http://www.euromog.com
>
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