Re: 5ktq/2e2q tire size database update

["Graydon D. Stuckey" <graydon@apollo.kettering.edu>]

On Tue, 21 Jul 1998, Dave Aukerman wrote:

> For the rears you will need to cut a half moon shape on the inner fenders
> with a cutting disc.  This cut should ONLY go through(or heavily score) the
> first wall of the rear-quarter panel, this cut allows the two walls to move
> seperate from one another (avoids puckering the entire quarter).  Next use
> a baseball bat/pipe/whatever to roll the fender out and to shape

Good points.  I would do this if I were going to rol the fenders.

> the tire brand you may need to grind off some metal on the tie-rod housing
> of the strut (nearest the sidewall of tire) for increased clearence. Just
> be careful not to take off too much of this metal!!!!!

Yes, this is a tight spot with wide tires.  I thought of cutting the 
steering arm and rewelding it back on with a little bit more ackerman 
(that's to be distinguished from auckerman BTW :-) to get a little more 
clearance.

> 	If you have the ability to play with different offsets front to rear you
> can obtain great results without metal mods.  Case in point Graydon with
> his monster 245's (makes me very jealous).  :)

Looks great with those really big tires up front!  Pretty much cures the 
understeer too!

Later,
Graydon D. Stuckey

"There's alot more to Jazz than just wrong notes"