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Expert: - 5/1/2008


Question
I have 4 brand new BF Goodrich 15 TA white letter Steel Belted Radials on 15" American Racing Oulaw II mags.  The Tires are P225/70R15s.  How do I get them to fit our 85 El Camino SS Choo Choo.  They go on, but rub very slightly on the wheel well.

Answer
Where do they rub? If its the rear fender lips you can roll the lip flange up using a round bar like a baseball bat. Put the bat on top of the tire and have some one roll the car forward slowly while you angle the bat between the tire and the fender lip. It helps if you can get someone to sit on the fender top for the lip you are re-forming.

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Matt Lyons

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I am considered an expert in drag race chassis construction and tuning. I also have general knowledge of performance engines with small block chevies being my specialty.

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I have worked in the automotive aftermarket as a builder, designer and seller of race components. I worked for Moroso Performance for seven years as an engineer and product manager. I currently am the owner of Lyons Performance LLC, a shop that specializes in American manufactured race products.

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NHRA, IHRA, SEMA,ASE, Alpha Omega Theta Fraternity

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Muscle Mustangs and Fast Fords

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BFA-New York Institute of Technology, Marketing

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1998 SEMA best new product Award -Racing Vacuum Pump

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