03 400 tire rubbing problem
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03 400 tire rubbing problem
We took our 03 400 out this weekend and after a mild 12 mile ride we noticed the left front tire had all the inner most lugs of the 26x10 mudlight on stock wheel was chewed up some on the edge and a rub mark all around the tire at the mid tire point. It also showed paint wear on the bottom of the shock and looks like the pre load adjuster did the chewing, any thoughts on how the tire could get close enough to do this ? Sitting there there is plenty of clearance. bearings are tight with no play, but shock bushings have play. The strange thing is these went 100 miles with no rubbing only changes were to put the preload up 2 notches. Thanks for any help.
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03 400 tire rubbing problem
Originally posted by: oledad
We took our 03 400 out this weekend and after a mild 12 mile ride we noticed the left front tire had all the inner most lugs of the 26x10 mudlight on stock wheel was chewed up some on the edge and a rub mark all around the tire at the mid tire point. It also showed paint wear on the bottom of the shock and looks like the pre load adjuster did the chewing, any thoughts on how the tire could get close enough to do this ? Sitting there there is plenty of clearance. bearings are tight with no play, but shock bushings have play. The strange thing is these went 100 miles with no rubbing only changes were to put the preload up 2 notches. Thanks for any help.
We took our 03 400 out this weekend and after a mild 12 mile ride we noticed the left front tire had all the inner most lugs of the 26x10 mudlight on stock wheel was chewed up some on the edge and a rub mark all around the tire at the mid tire point. It also showed paint wear on the bottom of the shock and looks like the pre load adjuster did the chewing, any thoughts on how the tire could get close enough to do this ? Sitting there there is plenty of clearance. bearings are tight with no play, but shock bushings have play. The strange thing is these went 100 miles with no rubbing only changes were to put the preload up 2 notches. Thanks for any help.
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03 400 tire rubbing problem
Originally posted by: oledad
We took our 03 400 out this weekend and after a mild 12 mile ride we noticed the left front tire had all the inner most lugs of the 26x10 mudlight on stock wheel was chewed up some on the edge and a rub mark all around the tire at the mid tire point. It also showed paint wear on the bottom of the shock and looks like the pre load adjuster did the chewing, any thoughts on how the tire could get close enough to do this ? Sitting there there is plenty of clearance. bearings are tight with no play, but shock bushings have play. The strange thing is these went 100 miles with no rubbing only changes were to put the preload up 2 notches. Thanks for any help.
We took our 03 400 out this weekend and after a mild 12 mile ride we noticed the left front tire had all the inner most lugs of the 26x10 mudlight on stock wheel was chewed up some on the edge and a rub mark all around the tire at the mid tire point. It also showed paint wear on the bottom of the shock and looks like the pre load adjuster did the chewing, any thoughts on how the tire could get close enough to do this ? Sitting there there is plenty of clearance. bearings are tight with no play, but shock bushings have play. The strange thing is these went 100 miles with no rubbing only changes were to put the preload up 2 notches. Thanks for any help.
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03 400 tire rubbing problem
Originally posted by: oledad
wheels are stock, tire is 10"wide by 26" tall,
wheels are stock, tire is 10"wide by 26" tall,
Any way you may have to put some spacers on, to take care of your delema, either that a lift kit, of the two I would prefer the spacers. A lift kit will also raise your center of gravity. The spacers actually lower the center of gravity, while still maintaining the same clearance, and in the process makes your machine more stable and less tippy, also softens the suspension for the small bumps and lets you get the full travel of your suspension easier. To me a plus and a win win win situation. In the real world I have not had a problem with the 50 inch width.
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03 400 tire rubbing problem
oledad,
I am wondering if taking the springs up a couple of notches stiffened the suspension enough tht when cornering the tire now rolls onthe rim and make contact with the lower end of the shock?
THe other thing I am wondering is of it is sitting on level ground with the tires facing forward are the tires tilted inward at the top?
The stock tires are prone to roll on the rims due to weak sidewalls.
SJ
I am wondering if taking the springs up a couple of notches stiffened the suspension enough tht when cornering the tire now rolls onthe rim and make contact with the lower end of the shock?
THe other thing I am wondering is of it is sitting on level ground with the tires facing forward are the tires tilted inward at the top?
The stock tires are prone to roll on the rims due to weak sidewalls.
SJ
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03 400 tire rubbing problem
Originally posted by: oledad
We took our 03 400 out this weekend and after a mild 12 mile ride we noticed the left front tire had all the inner most lugs of the 26x10 mudlight on stock wheel was chewed up some on the edge and a rub mark all around the tire at the mid tire point. It also showed paint wear on the bottom of the shock and looks like the pre load adjuster did the chewing, any thoughts on how the tire could get close enough to do this ? Sitting there there is plenty of clearance. bearings are tight with no play, but shock bushings have play. The strange thing is these went 100 miles with no rubbing only changes were to put the preload up 2 notches. Thanks for any help.
We took our 03 400 out this weekend and after a mild 12 mile ride we noticed the left front tire had all the inner most lugs of the 26x10 mudlight on stock wheel was chewed up some on the edge and a rub mark all around the tire at the mid tire point. It also showed paint wear on the bottom of the shock and looks like the pre load adjuster did the chewing, any thoughts on how the tire could get close enough to do this ? Sitting there there is plenty of clearance. bearings are tight with no play, but shock bushings have play. The strange thing is these went 100 miles with no rubbing only changes were to put the preload up 2 notches. Thanks for any help.
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