leaf spring

Stocker · 10-04-2011, 09:36 PM

What is the minimum clearance to have between leaf spring and the slick?

Any input! Thank,

Tom Goldman · 10-04-2011, 10:13 PM

I've had cars in my shop with only 1/2" clearance on radials and they showed no signs of rubbing.
I think with bias plys, I'd want a little more due to the lower pressure and going around corners.

10-04-2011, 09:36 PM	#1
Stocker Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Canada Posts: 34 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	leaf spring What is the minimum clearance to have between leaf spring and the slick? Any input! Thank,

10-04-2011, 10:13 PM	#2
Tom Goldman VIP Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Allentown,PA Posts: 2,436 Likes: 776 Liked 700 Times in 204 Posts	Re: leaf spring I've had cars in my shop with only 1/2" clearance on radials and they showed no signs of rubbing. I think with bias plys, I'd want a little more due to the lower pressure and going around corners. __________________ Tom Goldman 1500 SG , 1506 STK