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03-21-2024, 05:49 PM
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minimum slick to leaf spring clearance
I am running a mickey thompson 29.5 x 9 st slick and was wondering what the minimum clearance between the slick and the leaf spring with the car sitting on the ground. thanks ron
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03-21-2024, 05:52 PM
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Re: minimum slick to leaf spring clearance
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03-21-2024, 05:57 PM
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Re: minimum slick to leaf spring clearance
Bias
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03-21-2024, 06:24 PM
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Re: minimum slick to leaf spring clearance
With our radials we have 3/8" clearance & have no issues with rubbing.
While it has been many years since we have run bias slicks. It seems like we had about 1/2" clearance, but also had signs of slight rubbing. I'm sure it was due to turning off at the end of the track & sidewall flex. |
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03-21-2024, 07:41 PM
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Re: minimum slick to leaf spring clearance
Currently operating Hoosier 9x29 bias ply with about 3/8-1/2 inch clear of the leaf spring. Typically inflated to 12-15 psi on a 9 inch rim. Seems to work fine. The inboard white letters aren’t so white anymore but attribute that to minor rubbing during turns-like 1700camaro alluded to.
Last edited by T Ames; 03-22-2024 at 07:47 AM. Reason: Add specifics. |
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03-21-2024, 08:36 PM
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Re: minimum slick to leaf spring clearance
All sounds like good guidance, assume you’re running a 10 inch rim?
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03-22-2024, 07:11 AM
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Re: minimum slick to leaf spring clearance
currently running a 9" rim.
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