[Tigers] Body Modifications for larger Wheels

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Dave,
I think it's important to know the aspect ratio of  your tires and to know 
the type of wheels you are using. Some wheels might have  different back 
spacing and tuck in under the fender lips better than the stock  wheels.
Mark
 
 
In a message dated 8/23/2010 4:57:39 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time,  
dave at munroe.ca writes:

Joel;

I have 15 X 5 1/2" wheels on the front; 15 X 6" on the  rear - no body mods 
necessary. Min car has all the stock fender lips. I  will send you a photo 
via separate  e-mail.

Dave




----- Original Message ----- 
From:  "Joel Martin" <jmartiniii at yahoo.com>
To: "Tiger List Serve"  <Tigers at autox.team.net>
Sent: Monday, August 23, 2010 3:04  PM
Subject: [Tigers] Body Modifications for larger Wheels


>I  am currently finishing stripping the 1966 MK1A for partial  
sandblasting,
> body
> work, strengthening plates and plan to  install 15" wheels.  I am
> thinking I
> should have the body  shop make the necessary body modifications to
> handle the
>  larger wheels.  From what I understand, these modifications are
>  minor and should
> not effect the finished  product.
>
>
> Front fender lips have
> been trimmed  on the inside only, plus the usual easing of
> the arc radius
>  where it meets the front valance.  Does anyone have detailed
>  instructions on
> how to accomplish this?
>
> Thanks
>  Joel
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