Tire Sticking Out

[BrookelynnGreen]

I have an 86 chevy pickup, and the front driver side tire sticks out. All the other tires are fine, but this particular tire sticks out. I "believe" it could be the bushings. Is there anything I really need to check that may cause the front driver side tire to stick out? Please help. Thank you.
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[ont_guy_38]

You sure all the rims are the same width and backspacing , not unusual for the wrong part to get in the right box at the factory

[BrookelynnGreen]

Can you please tell me how I can check that? When I bought the truck the rims were already on it. So I'm not sure.
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[Pro Performance]

You measure from the mounting surface, where it bolts up to the hub (rotor), to the very back edge of the wheel.

To check width, do the same thing, but to the front side. All wheel measure about 1" wider than that they advertise it at, this is due to the bead. But in your case, this is just for a point of reference, so it will be Ok.

- Travis

[hartbraker]

If there is any way to stick a tape measure through a hole in the rim I'd suggest that and measuring to check the width in comparison to another rim. Backspacing you can check from the back side of the rim. Measure the distance from where the rim is bolted to the hub to the inside lip of the rim (where the tire is seated on the bead). Then check that measurement in comparison to another rim... It's likely a backspacing difference, but I've been known to be wrong.

Good eye though catching the difference.

[BrookelynnGreen]

Could the front tire stick out because of something in the suspension that maybe went bad??? (this is super irritating!!!)

[jrcaprai]

Just curious, what does the other side look like?

[BrookelynnGreen]

The other side looks exactly like the other 3 tires. All 3 are tucked in. Just this front tire sticks out.
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[Goldfinger]

Is there a spacing plate behind it

[Firebirdjones]

Pull the front wheels off and swap side to side real quick...that will answer your wheel questions.

[makman1297]

You could check to see if the distance is the same from the frame out, maybe the body or fender are shifted to that one side.

[BrookelynnGreen]

So I took my tire off and inspected, I think they are my tie rod ends, they are squashed.. Coulld that be the problem? Could the rotor be different?
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[Pro Performance]

I wouldn't think that would be it. I would take a picture of the other side, so we can see what that looks like for comparison and how much of a difference it is.

I would put the front on jack stands and make sure it is level, then take both wheels off. From there, tie a few washers onto a string and hang it from the outside fender lip. Measure from the mounting surface on the rotor, to the string..... and see if both measure the same.

I am sure it might be off a hair due to production tolerances, but should be close.

[1bad87]

they all stick out on the driver side only i notice that a long time ago

[1bad87]

my tire keep rubbing the fender on the driver side only and notice it stick out and the other 3 are well tuck in

[Firebirdjones]

Originally Posted by BrookelynnGreen

So I took my tire off and inspected, I think they are my tie rod ends, they are squashed.. Coulld that be the problem? Could the rotor be different?
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I've had an instance where a cheap chinese made rotor did have a different offset on the front of a grandprix. I've never seen that problem on anything else since (it's been years) but I guess that could be a possibility.

If you swapped wheels and still see the offset (which looks accessive to me) I'd say you have something going on because all the trucks I've owned never had a difference from side to side.

Could be that thing was in a front end collision too, and things just weren't straightened properly during the repair.

[silvereagle07]

I think 1bad87 is on to something. I noticed all of my squares in the yard stick out on the drivers side. It's really noticeable on my slammed 84 GMC.

[1bad87]

is it a bad thing? they all are like that from dealership

[Prerunner1982]

Just for the record here is a picture of how to measure back spacing. I realize we are beyond this now, but for anyone new who may be reading it.



I may look at my 82 when I get home to see if it has the same issue.

[Firebirdjones]

Originally Posted by 1bad87

is it a bad thing? they all are like that from dealership

Mine aren't....what are you guys drinking?

[rwhit57]

Originally Posted by Firebirdjones

Mine aren't....what are you guys drinking?

Mine neither. That just doesn't make sense.

['82 steppin]

Ok thats weird mine sticks in little bit !!!
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[Nothinghead]

Pictures! lets see everyone's wheels.

[Firebirdjones]

Originally Posted by '82 steppin

Ok thats weird mine sticks in little bit !!!
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[Keith Seymore]

Originally Posted by silvereagle07

I think 1bad87 is on to something. I noticed all of my squares in the yard stick out on the drivers side. It's really noticeable on my slammed 84 GMC.

The front fender to hood gap is set by scooting the radiator support/front clip side to side. If the cab is not set on the frame straight (ie, square) in the plan view then the hood shoots off to the offending side, and the front end is scooted to that side to accomodate. The result is that one tire could be sticking out, and the gap from the fender to the bumper will be tighter on that side than the other.

I don't think that's the case here, since:
a) Only the one tire is sticking out. The other tire would need to be "overly tucked in" (or "sticking in") the same amount, and nothing was said about that.
b) Nothing was said about uneven gaps between the fender and the bumper.

Not "all" trucks do this (mine does not). It was particularly senstive on regular cabs, due to the short length; conversely it was never really a problem on Blazer/Suburban with their comparitively long bodies.


Sounds like a chassis/wheel issue to me.

K