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| Author: | ASUKJ [ Tue Mar 06, 2012 10:35 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Pinch Weld: To pound or not to pound... |
Apologies in advance for the phrasing but I'm too immature to pass it up... If it's not rubbing do I have to pound it? Newly installed 245/75/16 Duratracs on a 2004 KJ with Old Man Emu medium duty suspension components. Tires are within an inch or so of the pinch weld but do not rub even at full lock. While I don't wheel hardcore, I do access remote trailheads and, needless to say, I don't want to gouge a trough into my brand new tires. So, can I leave the situation "as is" or will offroad terrain invariably create contact between tire and pinch weld? Many thanks... |
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| Author: | All3Sports [ Wed Mar 07, 2012 10:08 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Pinch Weld: To pound or not to pound... |
I pounded mine down because of my vertical driveway, as long as you don't turn at full lock all the time you should be good, I got much more room now except for the fog light housing... |
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| Author: | ATXKJ [ Wed Mar 07, 2012 8:45 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Pinch Weld: To pound or not to pound... |
I've had 3 different 245/75/16's one clear the pinch weld no problem one scuffed occasionally one rubbed every turn the part that rubs is the tread - the 245 - is the section width - not the tread treads can easily vary 1/2" or more for the same 'size' that's enough to make a difference. |
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| Author: | ASUKJ [ Wed Mar 14, 2012 10:33 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Pinch Weld: To pound or not to pound... |
Thanks for the feedback... Much appreciated! |
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| Author: | dieselenthusiast [ Fri Mar 23, 2012 1:58 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Pinch Weld: To pound or not to pound... |
I agree with the comments above. I would avoid pounding until the time comes necessary. I’m running 245/70/17 (30.6” tall) on stock rims and Frankenlift without any rubbing issues. But my next tire will be a 255/70/17 (31.1” tall), and I’ll have no choice but to pound. |
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