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05-24-2023, 05:13 PM
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Tire clearance issue
[Mod Edit] Just bought a used Fleetwood Prowler and found out when I go it home that the tires sidewalls were rubbing the structure under the fender skirt. All four tires. All that I can figure is that no one changed the axles hopefully but it looks like someone may have changed wheels. Has anyone run into this?
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05-24-2023, 05:31 PM
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Monaco Owners Club Workhorse Chassis Owner
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Welcome aboard!
What size tires are they?
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05-25-2023, 02:20 PM
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Larger diameter wheels and wider tires can both cause that. What size tires & wheels does it now have? And have you searched the RV for placard identifying what the original tires & wheels were? Maybe on a weight & tire placard mounted at the left front? Or on an RVIA paper tag in a cabinet inside?
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05-25-2023, 02:58 PM
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There is a good chance someone got some nice wheels that have the wrong offset or are too wide. Trailers normally need a zero offset. Where most autos have an offset and outer rim is further off the hub.
Do you have a lot of room on the other side of the tire??
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05-25-2023, 07:52 PM
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X2 what Gary said. Every on-road vehicle made has a Federal tire placard stating OEM tire size and inflation pressure.
If tires and/or rims are not OEM something else is effected too.
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05-26-2023, 09:38 AM
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tires rubbing.
I think I have figured it out. Looks like someone put new springs in it but not the correct rating. I think if I go up the next size I should be ok. Tires are 205/75-15 wheels are zero offset. Went to a spring shop and they think that could be the issue.
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05-26-2023, 10:44 AM
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Monaco Owners Club Workhorse Chassis Owner
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Thanks for the update, sounds like you're on the right track.
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