Rear clearance
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Hi. I have a 2001 Monte Carlo that I reccently put 18 inch rims on. Tires size 235 - 50. When People sit in the back seat some times I have a problem with it hitting. I was wondering if any one had any suggestions to correct this problem?
Joined: Oct 2006
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From: North Fond du Lac, WI
RE: Rear clearance
4th option is put the old 16's back on.
Your best bet would be to put in stiffer aftermarket springs and shocks. This is just one of those necessary expences that you need to do when you buy larger rims that most people don't consider.
You can't just slap on larger rims, you have to upgrade the suspention as well or it rides like ****.
Your best bet would be to put in stiffer aftermarket springs and shocks. This is just one of those necessary expences that you need to do when you buy larger rims that most people don't consider.
You can't just slap on larger rims, you have to upgrade the suspention as well or it rides like ****.
Joined: Sep 2007
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From: Montana
RE: Rear clearance
I agree, upgrading your suspension would be best. If you don't have the cash you can cheat though. When I put my 20's on I modified the lip underneath the back fender where the tires hit when you have weightor hit big bumps. You can't cut long ways because of the tack welds but you can make half inch cuts every half inch on the lip and bend them up flush with the fender and undercoat the finished product. You can't see anything from the outside and it can be done clean if you take your time. (I can feel all you cringing at this procedure)..lol.. but it cost about 20 bucks and I haven't had a problem. The key is to undercoat when your done to prevent rust and such and try not to cut any tack welds.
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From: Born in East LA
RE: Rear clearance
ORIGINAL: MonteBoosto
I agree, upgrading your suspension would be best. If you don't have the cash you can cheat though. When I put my 20's on I modified the lip underneath the back fender where the tires hit when you have weightor hit big bumps. You can't cut long ways because of the tack welds but you can make half inch cuts every half inch on the lip and bend them up flush with the fender and undercoat the finished product. You can't see anything from the outside and it can be done clean if you take your time. (I can feel all you cringing at this procedure)..lol.. but it cost about 20 bucks and I haven't had a problem. The key is to undercoat when your done to prevent rust and such and try not to cut any tack welds.
I agree, upgrading your suspension would be best. If you don't have the cash you can cheat though. When I put my 20's on I modified the lip underneath the back fender where the tires hit when you have weightor hit big bumps. You can't cut long ways because of the tack welds but you can make half inch cuts every half inch on the lip and bend them up flush with the fender and undercoat the finished product. You can't see anything from the outside and it can be done clean if you take your time. (I can feel all you cringing at this procedure)..lol.. but it cost about 20 bucks and I haven't had a problem. The key is to undercoat when your done to prevent rust and such and try not to cut any tack welds.
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From: North Fond du Lac, WI
RE: Rear clearance
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Thanks for the feedback. Im not sure how i feel about making cutts under the fender. lol. I think Ill go with the suspension upgrade.
Thanks for the feedback. Im not sure how i feel about making cutts under the fender. lol. I think Ill go with the suspension upgrade.
Joined: Jun 2007
Posts: 1,283
From: Latrobe, Pennsylvania
RE: Rear clearance
Most certainly! Those are regarded by most Wbody enthusiasts to be in a league of their own. I personally am saving for those right now, along with the Eibach Lowering springs... and for your application.. I think those would be an incredible upgrade! Set to ultra stiff in the rear, and you shouldn't have any more issues with those rims rubbing the wheel well.
-Keegan
-Keegan