I bought a 1960 bug, with 2.5 drop spindles on the front. It has 4 lug chromies all around, newer tranny, and 185/65/15 Potenza tires..
The front fenders have cracks on the underside from the tires rubbing. I can drive all day without much of a problem. Add a light guest, and hit a bump.. I hear something rub. Add a guest and a full tank of gas, then the bump.. and you know it rubs. Add a passenger in the front and back, then hit the brakes.. and think you are dieing.. something rubs really loud.
I know this is an odd tire.. They stick out about 1/2 an inch from the fenders.. Some people may reccomend a skinny tire.. some a lower profile..
What do you think? Has anyone had this problem, and cured it with a set of 155/15's? or did you cure it with a lower profile 50 etc??.. I just want the vehicl to look it's best. I'm scared if I go with too skinny of a tire that it may not look so good. Will it be too skinny for the rim?