Hello Volks,

I finally had a chance to run my Syncro up on a ramp to check for tire
clearance with my 30X9.50 BFG MT's on 15"X 6.5" rims. As mentioned before the
front little rubber fender extensions have to be removed. Beyond that I had
to cut back the rear edge of the front fender arches a little. From the
bottom I went 3/4" back and scribed a line up to the existing arc about 6" up
or the middle hole that mounted the rubber extension. Then I cut a very thin
pie slice from the bottom up on each side.

On the ramp I tested each side of the front wheels. Both sides clear at full
compression and at full lock to the left and to the right. The concerns of
the battery box is a non issue. At full compression and at full right lock
there is still 2" of clearance between the tire and the corner of the battery
box. I am using ET30 back spacing wheels but the way it looks the back
spacing won't affect this clearance issue either. The closest clearance issue
is the rear side of the front inner fender wells. They way the body stampings
are welded together, at full compression and slight turns to the left or
right their is about a 1/2" of clearance with my tires. I would say that you
might be able to squeeze a 31X10.50 tire but a little more clearance will be
required. I think a 32" or a 33" tire will move you into the world of major
cutting and rewelding.

I also backed up the ramps to check the rear tire clearance and there is no
problem what so ever.

Now I am ready to install the lift springs for more ground clearance.

John Wessels
European Motorsport
Livermore, CA
http://www.euromog.com