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: Best minimum tire clearence to use on rear? 71hcc Apr 14th, 11, 12:33 PM I'm tubbing my 64 and wanted to know what I should use as a minimum outer tire clearence to the fenderwell? I've got ET 15x15 w/ 5" BS wheels with MT SR 31x18/15 tires. I'm narrowing a 9" and if I go with a 45" axle flange to flange distance that will give me a tire clearence of 1 3/4 to the outer wheel well. Is that going to be enough clearence? Thanks Jim prostreet69 Apr 14th, 11, 3:12 PM 1 3/4" should be plenty of clearance. I have about 3/4" of clearance on mine and never have any contact. 71hcc Apr 14th, 11, 8:13 PM Thanks for the info Randy. I thought that would be more than enough but thought it would be a good idea to ask somebody who had been there and done that. cooperhw Apr 20th, 11, 2:14 PM I agree that 3/4 inch is the minimum side clearance and I like to have at least 1.5 inch clear at the top. You should be fine. I have about 2 inch both ways on my drag car project and my 67 Chevelle is at about 3/4 side clearance. Show some pics of the progress. http://s1119.photobucket.com/albums/k632/cooperhw/My%2066%20Nova%20Drag%20Car%202011/ http://s1119.photobucket.com/albums/k632/cooperhw/67%20Chevelle%20Pro%20Street%20Hot%20Rod/ | ||