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[Drake]

I have just installed a set of 9 x 14" rims with 245/60 R14 BF Goodridge tyres and I have between a 3 to 5mm gap between the tyre and the flare. See attached photo. Is this risky and possibly damage the flare while driving the car?

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[rexy]

Uneven driveways might catch you out, particularly when reversing.

Try jacking op one wheel at a time for starters.

[claysummers]

It’s going to rub no doubt. At the front is an issue when reversing. At the top an issue with forward on lock.


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[Drake]

Hey Clay,

Thanks for the reply though these are on the rear of the car.

Cheers

[hanra]

I’d be looking for a lower profile tyre.

[Drake]

Hi Brad,

Unfortunately there are no lower profile Tyers available in a 245 R14.

 

 

Cheers

Nik

Has anyone installed these tyres on the rear of their hatch and had issues with them rubbing on the flares?

[claysummers]

Hey Clay,
Thanks for the reply though these are on the rear of the car.
Cheers

doh sorry


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[yel327]

265/50/14 was what we all used to run in the 80’s on flared and unflared cars.

[Drake]

Thanks Yel327, I checked for those also and no hits on any brand..

Looks like I will need to go down to 8x14.

[yel327]

Here is some:
https://www.ebay.com...14/132521039334

https://www.ebay.com...antid=115561851

http://antiquetyreso...rich-265-50r14/

Plenty of 245/50/14 too. Just Google the size.

But if you are going to change wheels you are better off with 15”, far better tyre selection

Edited by yel327, 18 July 2021 - 01:58 PM.

[rexy]

Or just cut the flare. It’s hard to tell from your single pic how close the tyre is to the outer edge of the flare.