front fender to tire gap

[hierogk]

My primary interest is reducing the large gap between the top of the front tires and the bottom of the wheel openings in the fenders for purely cosmetic reasons. I just don't like the look with that large gap there.

I've read many of the posts on lowering our cars, but I'm not sure I want my car lowered. I don't know if going with larger wheels or taller tires would help reduce the gap, but I have wire wheels so my wheel/tire options are limited. My knowledge on suspensions is clearly lacking so any ideas would be appreciated.

 

[Jimjordan2]

you can gain a small amount by replacing the rubber spring spacers with Mustang II rubber. Maybe 1/2-3/4 inches. I'm also running 185-70r-13s which fills it up a bit more.

 

[Barry]

My primary interest is reducing the large gap between the top of the front tires and the bottom of the wheel openings in the fenders for purely cosmetic reasons. I just don't like the look with that large gap there.

I've read many of the posts on lowering our cars, but I'm not sure I want my car lowered. I don't know if going with larger wheels or taller tires would help reduce the gap, but I have wire wheels so my wheel/tire options are limited. My knowledge on suspensions is clearly lacking so any ideas would be appreciated.

hierogk,

I sent a Private Message to you.

 

[hierogk]

hierogk,

I sent a Private Message to you.

Thanks so much for the detailed response. It was very informative. I sent an email to you. Cheers.
Bill

 

[alpine_64]

What series alpine do you have?

 

[hierogk]

Thanks so much for the detailed response. It was very informative. I sent an email to you. Cheers.
Bill

Series IV

 

[alpine_64]

If a series IV you can use the spindles off a late series minx to lower the front by 1 inch without any changes to spring rates, ride quality etc... Just finding them is the issue.