245/35R19 Front tires - damage from upper ball joint? Need opinions...
245/35R19 Front tires - damage from upper ball joint? Need opinions...
I just bought this car off of a forum member, and got to working on it now that I have the body squared away.
The front tires are loud, so I jacked it up and found the tread separating on the inner side of the tire. It looks almost like the front upper ball joint bolt was digging into the tire for who knows how long, and eventually caused the tread to separate. Surprisingly, It has never let go on the highway. I drove it home 4hrs, and have been driving it 120mi/day to and from school
It currently has 245/35R19 on an 8.5" wheel, and I believe a 12mm front wheel spacer.
If I was to go with a 225/35R19, or even a 235/35R19, do you think it would help with the problem? Or will the width of the wheel still cause the tire to contact the ball joint?
Looking for opinions. I just sold my stock wheels/tires. Should've kept them!
Thanks
Shawn
The front tires are loud, so I jacked it up and found the tread separating on the inner side of the tire. It looks almost like the front upper ball joint bolt was digging into the tire for who knows how long, and eventually caused the tread to separate. Surprisingly, It has never let go on the highway. I drove it home 4hrs, and have been driving it 120mi/day to and from school
It currently has 245/35R19 on an 8.5" wheel, and I believe a 12mm front wheel spacer.
If I was to go with a 225/35R19, or even a 235/35R19, do you think it would help with the problem? Or will the width of the wheel still cause the tire to contact the ball joint?
Looking for opinions. I just sold my stock wheels/tires. Should've kept them!
Thanks
Shawn
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Re: 245/35R19 Front tires - damage from upper ball joint? Need opinions...
Thanks for the info. What brand tire? Any good photos that show how the tire sits on the wheel? In other words, I'd like to see if the sidewall looks like it is stretched to fit, or if it looks normal.
Thanks again
Shawn
Thanks again
Shawn
Re: 245/35R19 Front tires - damage from upper ball joint? Need opinions...
I just bought it, and I'm trying to get the tire-wear and alignment figured out.
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In my signature. It's lowered now, but that would not affect your issue.
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New boots? Meaning new tires?
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Looking at the damage on the tire, it's hard to tell if it is contacting the bolt, the nut, or both. I'd rather not file them if I can prevent it. I also hate to put a brand new tire on it just to 'test' it...
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I think I am going to go with a 235/35R19. I need new front tires regardless. I may also try to go from my 12mm to a 15mm spacer.
Looking at the damage on the tire, it's hard to tell if it is contacting the bolt, the nut, or both. I'd rather not file them if I can prevent it. I also hate to put a brand new tire on it just to 'test' it...
Looking at the damage on the tire, it's hard to tell if it is contacting the bolt, the nut, or both. I'd rather not file them if I can prevent it. I also hate to put a brand new tire on it just to 'test' it...
Re: 245/35R19 Front tires - damage from upper ball joint? Need opinions...
Do you think a 12m spacer would work for yours? I have 12s. Debating on whether I need to order a set of 15mm spacers or not....
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I have a drawing here...somewhere.
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