Well, you can mangle the inner guard so that 5.5" wheels don't rub
(I've used Performance Superlites and Performance Spitfires (five
slotters)).
Mind you, I have stiffer springs and a sway bar so I don't get as much
bump or +ve camber. BTW, I've used both sets of wheels with and
without the neg camber trunnions.
Mike
p.s. Andy - Tony B has a 2nd hand standard sway bar and all attachment
bits - I was over there earlier in the week.
-----Original Message-----
From: Andy Webster <trunkie@hotmail.com>
To: spridgets@autox.team.net <spridgets@autox.team.net>
Date: Friday, 4 June 1999 9:06
Subject: flares (not bellbottoms!)
>Hi list,
>I'm wondering if anyone has flared the wheel arch on their front
>guards/fenders by bending the inward facing 'flange'(for want of a
>better,..word y'know the bit that rubs if you have wide wheels)outwards. My
>brothers had this done when he got it and it looks quite good. If anyone
has
>done this, are there any tricks to doing it or does one just hoe in with
the
>vise-grips and panel beating tools?
>I want to put 5.5' inch wheels on and they'll rub on the guards as they
are.
>I dont really want to cut the flange away as I reckon it would make it a
bit
>flimsy.
>Any tips appreciated
>Andy.
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