Tire clearance question

Watch the clearance with the outer tie rod ends. Have had a early Lark rub
here when cornering.

Henry

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>I have a set of 235/60/15 Yokohama Avid S/T tires on my 59 Lark and have no
>problem with them rubbing on the front. Lock to lock, up and down there is
>no problem. Then again I spent days going over the right offset for the
>job. The rear is another story. Unlike the later Larks that have a larger
>radius wheel opening at the rear my Lark with it's soft six cylinder
>suspension was rubbing on the opposite side whilst going around corners.
>After a few modifications, like adding sway bars front and rear and better
>rear shocks, I have not had the same rubbing. If I was to get some more
>wheels made I would get the offset another quarter inch inwards to help
>with the rear end. I always tried to drive later model Larks and my concern
>was the front tires. Now I have to watch the rear as well.
>
> Wiz.
>
>
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>> On Mar 13, 12:00 pm, "Paul Johnson" <thejohns....RemoveThis@frontiernet.net>
>> wrote:
>>> Has anyone had any experience running P235R75x15 tires on a Lark-type
>>> Studebaker? I used them on my '64 Avanti with no clearance problems
>>> (other
>>> than bumping the wheel opening on a hard turn with a bump), but Larks
>>> have
>>> an entirely different wheel opening). I would like to use that size on
>>> my
>>> '64 Daytona convertible, but don't want to buy some only to find they
>>> don't
>>> work (I'll be mounting them on six-inch Magnums).
>>> Thanks,
>>> Paul Johnson
>>
>> Honestly Paul, I haven't found ANY 15" tires that would fit without
>> rubbing at full lock on my '62 Daytona, but a '64 has different front
>> fenders, so....?
>>
>> nate
>>
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"Paul Johnson" <thejohnsons.RemoveThis@frontiernet.net> wrote in message
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> Has anyone had any experience running P235R75x15 tires on a Lark-type
> Studebaker? I used them on my '64 Avanti with no clearance problems
> (other than bumping the wheel opening on a hard turn with a bump), but
> Larks have an entirely different wheel opening). I would like to use that
> size on my '64 Daytona convertible, but don't want to buy some only to
> find they don't work (I'll be mounting them on six-inch Magnums).
Someday I'll learn to proof my posts. I meant 225x75, not 235.
Thanks,
Paul Johnson
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On Mar 13, 11:00 am, "Paul Johnson" <thejohns... RemoveThis @frontiernet.net>
wrote:
> Has anyone had any experience running P235R75x15 tires on a Lark-type
> Studebaker? I used them on my '64 Avanti with no clearance problems (other
> than bumping the wheel opening on a hard turn with a bump), but Larks have
> an entirely different wheel opening). I would like to use that size on my
> '64 Daytona convertible, but don't want to buy some only to find they don't
> work (I'll be mounting them on six-inch Magnums).
> Thanks,
> Paul Johnson

Paul I am running 215 75 X 15's on the front and 225 70 X 15's on the
back of my 1960 Lark and have had no rubbing at all. I did have rear
leaf springs rebowed and added a new leaf. I have done nothing with
front except for new shocks. I am also, using Cragar SS mags.
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Those seem awfully large for any Stude except maybe for a truck. I have
235's on the T-Cab and really wish that I had stuck with 225's.

The only 15 inch 75 series tire that I had any success with on a Lark
were 205x15x75.

JT




Paul Johnson wrote:

> Has anyone had any experience running P235R75x15 tires on a Lark-type
> Studebaker? I used them on my '64 Avanti with no clearance problems (other
> than bumping the wheel opening on a hard turn with a bump), but Larks have
> an entirely different wheel opening). I would like to use that size on my
> '64 Daytona convertible, but don't want to buy some only to find they don't
> work (I'll be mounting them on six-inch Magnums).
> Thanks,
> Paul Johnson
>
>
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Paul Johnson wrote:

> "Paul Johnson" <thejohnsons.RemoveThis@frontiernet.net> wrote in message
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>
>>Has anyone had any experience running P235R75x15 tires on a Lark-type
>>Studebaker? I used them on my '64 Avanti with no clearance problems
>>(other than bumping the wheel opening on a hard turn with a bump), but
>>Larks have an entirely different wheel opening). I would like to use that
>>size on my '64 Daytona convertible, but don't want to buy some only to
>>find they don't work (I'll be mounting them on six-inch Magnums).
>
> Someday I'll learn to proof my posts. I meant 225x75, not 235.
> Thanks,
> Paul Johnson
>
>


Heh... And, I should read *all* the posts before replying!

<G>

JT
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Paul,

I'm running 205R75X15 Firestones on 6" steel wheels on my '64 Daytona.
Works well, rides nice, and the speedometer is pretty close to the mile
markers.

Jim Bradley

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Grumpy AuContraire wrote:
> Those seem awfully large for any Stude except maybe for a truck. I have
> 235's on the T-Cab and really wish that I had stuck with 225's.
>
> The only 15 inch 75 series tire that I had any success with on a Lark
> were 205x15x75.
>
> JT
>
>
>
>
> Paul Johnson wrote:
>
>> Has anyone had any experience running P235R75x15 tires on a Lark-type
>> Studebaker? I used them on my '64 Avanti with no clearance problems
>> (other than bumping the wheel opening on a hard turn with a bump), but
>> Larks have an entirely different wheel opening). I would like to use
>> that size on my '64 Daytona convertible, but don't want to buy some
>> only to find they don't work (I'll be mounting them on six-inch Magnums).
>> Thanks,
>> Paul Johnson
>>

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I have had those, 205x75x15, on a 64 lark and they worked well.

Wiz.

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> Paul,
>
> I'm running 205R75X15 Firestones on 6" steel wheels on my '64 Daytona.
> Works well, rides nice, and the speedometer is pretty close to the mile
> markers.
>
> Jim Bradley
>
> '64 Daytona HT “Rerun”
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> Grumpy AuContraire wrote:
>> Those seem awfully large for any Stude except maybe for a truck. I have
>> 235's on the T-Cab and really wish that I had stuck with 225's.
>>
>> The only 15 inch 75 series tire that I had any success with on a Lark
>> were 205x15x75.
>>
>> JT
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> Paul Johnson wrote:
>>
>>> Has anyone had any experience running P235R75x15 tires on a Lark-type
>>> Studebaker? I used them on my '64 Avanti with no clearance problems
>>> (other than bumping the wheel opening on a hard turn with a bump), but
>>> Larks have an entirely different wheel opening). I would like to use
>>> that size on my '64 Daytona convertible, but don't want to buy some only
>>> to find they don't work (I'll be mounting them on six-inch Magnums).
>>> Thanks,
>>> Paul Johnson
>>>
>
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I have 215-75X15 on my 61 with the newer steel wheels. The only clearnce
problem I have had was the inner side wall hitting the outer front grease
fitting. I replaced the fitting with a plug and keep the fittings in the
glove box with a note to install and remove for greasing.

Paul V
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> Those seem awfully large for any Stude except maybe for a truck. I have
> 235's on the T-Cab and really wish that I had stuck with 225's.
>
> The only 15 inch 75 series tire that I had any success with on a Lark were
> 205x15x75.
>
> JT
>
>
>
>
> Paul Johnson wrote:
>
>> Has anyone had any experience running P235R75x15 tires on a Lark-type
>> Studebaker? I used them on my '64 Avanti with no clearance problems
>> (other than bumping the wheel opening on a hard turn with a bump), but
>> Larks have an entirely different wheel opening). I would like to use
>> that size on my '64 Daytona convertible, but don't want to buy some only
>> to find they don't work (I'll be mounting them on six-inch Magnums).
>> Thanks,
>> Paul Johnson
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I run 215-70x15 on my 59 Lark and had no clearance problems at all. Old wore
out weak springs and all. They were on 5" x 15" Dodge wheels.
Henry
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> Has anyone had any experience running P235R75x15 tires on a Lark-type
> Studebaker? I used them on my '64 Avanti with no clearance problems
> (other than bumping the wheel opening on a hard turn with a bump), but
> Larks have an entirely different wheel opening). I would like to use that
> size on my '64 Daytona convertible, but don't want to buy some only to
> find they don't work (I'll be mounting them on six-inch Magnums).
> Thanks,
> Paul Johnson
>

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On Mar 15, 5:32 am, "blacklarkviii"
<hwalterjr@<removethis>carolina.rr.com> wrote:
> I run 215-70x15 on my 59 Lark and had no clearance problems at all. Old wore
> out weak springs and all. They were on 5" x 15" Dodge wheels.
> Henry"Paul Johnson" <thejohns... DeleteThis @frontiernet.net> wrote in message
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> > Has anyone had any experience running P235R75x15 tires on a Lark-type
> > Studebaker? I used them on my '64 Avanti with no clearance problems
> > (other than bumping the wheel opening on a hard turn with a bump), but
> > Larks have an entirely different wheel opening). I would like to use that
> > size on my '64 Daytona convertible, but don't want to buy some only to
> > find they don't work (I'll be mounting them on six-inch Magnums).
> > Thanks,
> > Paul Johnson
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Front tire fitment issues can be a real pain in the ass, my best fit
was using a stock early Stude Lark or pre-'53 steel wheel. Rear
fitment is enhanced by using a four wheel drive (4WD) offset (positive
offset? IIRC "iN is Negative, as in camber adjustment (iN at the
top)). I use Jeep Cherokee or Ford Exploder (not miss spelled <grin>)
and you can put some healthy rubber in the rear as it tucks it in
towards the leaf spring.
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If you can find 51 (52-53 may work too) Studebaker wheels they are 5 inches
wide across the beads and they are heavier then the Lark wheels - they
should take care of clearance problems especially on the front - only
drawback for some is that the center is riveted to the rim and some leak.
When I had my 51 I coated the inside of the rim with epoxy and I was able to
use tubeless tires without any leaks.

Paul V

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On Mar 15, 5:32 am, "blacklarkviii"
<hwalterjr@<removethis>carolina.rr.com> wrote:
> I run 215-70x15 on my 59 Lark and had no clearance problems at all. Old
> wore
> out weak springs and all. They were on 5" x 15" Dodge wheels.
> Henry"Paul Johnson" <thejohns....TakeThisOut@frontiernet.net> wrote in message
>
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>
> > Has anyone had any experience running P235R75x15 tires on a Lark-type
> > Studebaker? I used them on my '64 Avanti with no clearance problems
> > (other than bumping the wheel opening on a hard turn with a bump), but
> > Larks have an entirely different wheel opening). I would like to use
> > that
> > size on my '64 Daytona convertible, but don't want to buy some only to
> > find they don't work (I'll be mounting them on six-inch Magnums).
> > Thanks,
> > Paul Johnson
>
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Front tire fitment issues can be a real pain in the ass, my best fit
was using a stock early Stude Lark or pre-'53 steel wheel. Rear
fitment is enhanced by using a four wheel drive (4WD) offset (positive
offset? IIRC "iN is Negative, as in camber adjustment (iN at the
top)). I use Jeep Cherokee or Ford Exploder (not miss spelled <grin>)
and you can put some healthy rubber in the rear as it tucks it in
towards the leaf spring.
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Paul Villforth wrote:
> If you can find 51 (52-53 may work too) Studebaker wheels they are 5 inches
> wide across the beads and they are heavier then the Lark wheels - they
> should take care of clearance problems especially on the front - only
> drawback for some is that the center is riveted to the rim and some leak.
> When I had my 51 I coated the inside of the rim with epoxy and I was able to
> use tubeless tires without any leaks.
>
> Paul V
>
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> On Mar 15, 5:32 am, "blacklarkviii"
> <hwalterjr@<removethis>carolina.rr.com> wrote:
>
>>I run 215-70x15 on my 59 Lark and had no clearance problems at all. Old
>>wore
>>out weak springs and all. They were on 5" x 15" Dodge wheels.
>>Henry"Paul Johnson" <thejohns....RemoveThis@frontiernet.net> wrote in message
>>
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>>
>>
>>>Has anyone had any experience running P235R75x15 tires on a Lark-type
>>>Studebaker? I used them on my '64 Avanti with no clearance problems
>>>(other than bumping the wheel opening on a hard turn with a bump), but
>>>Larks have an entirely different wheel opening). I would like to use
>>>that
>>>size on my '64 Daytona convertible, but don't want to buy some only to
>>>find they don't work (I'll be mounting them on six-inch Magnums).
>>>Thanks,
>>>Paul Johnson
>>
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> Front tire fitment issues can be a real pain in the ass, my best fit
> was using a stock early Stude Lark or pre-'53 steel wheel. Rear
> fitment is enhanced by using a four wheel drive (4WD) offset (positive
> offset? IIRC "iN is Negative, as in camber adjustment (iN at the
> top)). I use Jeep Cherokee or Ford Exploder (not miss spelled <grin>)
> and you can put some healthy rubber in the rear as it tucks it in
> towards the leaf spring.
>
>

I believe those wheels lasted at least to '56; possibly later. The '58
14" wheels were actually 5.5" wide IIRC.

nate

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I put '55 Prez wheels on my old '63 Lark and it was a very significant
improvement. 205x75x15 tires looked like they fit right!

JT



Paul Villforth wrote:
> If you can find 51 (52-53 may work too) Studebaker wheels they are 5 inches
> wide across the beads and they are heavier then the Lark wheels - they
> should take care of clearance problems especially on the front - only
> drawback for some is that the center is riveted to the rim and some leak.
> When I had my 51 I coated the inside of the rim with epoxy and I was able to
> use tubeless tires without any leaks.
>
> Paul V
>
> "oldcarfart" <oldcarfart RemoveThis @aol.com> wrote in message
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> On Mar 15, 5:32 am, "blacklarkviii"
> <hwalterjr@<removethis>carolina.rr.com> wrote:
>
>>I run 215-70x15 on my 59 Lark and had no clearance problems at all. Old
>>wore
>>out weak springs and all. They were on 5" x 15" Dodge wheels.
>>Henry"Paul Johnson" <thejohns... RemoveThis @frontiernet.net> wrote in message
>>
>>news:lMAJh.4804$ya1.4164@news02.roc.ny...
>>
>>
>>>Has anyone had any experience running P235R75x15 tires on a Lark-type
>>>Studebaker? I used them on my '64 Avanti with no clearance problems
>>>(other than bumping the wheel opening on a hard turn with a bump), but
>>>Larks have an entirely different wheel opening). I would like to use
>>>that
>>>size on my '64 Daytona convertible, but don't want to buy some only to
>>>find they don't work (I'll be mounting them on six-inch Magnums).
>>>Thanks,
>>>Paul Johnson
>>
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> Front tire fitment issues can be a real pain in the ass, my best fit
> was using a stock early Stude Lark or pre-'53 steel wheel. Rear
> fitment is enhanced by using a four wheel drive (4WD) offset (positive
> offset? IIRC "iN is Negative, as in camber adjustment (iN at the
> top)). I use Jeep Cherokee or Ford Exploder (not miss spelled <grin>)
> and you can put some healthy rubber in the rear as it tucks it in
> towards the leaf spring.
>
>
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