Tubbing
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Hi guys quick question im putting 13inc wheels on my van now my question is do i need to tub my wheel arches with it being a van.

Whats your thoughts

Thanks Tony

It all depends on your ride height mate

I seriously doubt it!

Well im thinking low but not dragging if that makes sence. maybe an inch gap between wheel and arch.


Cheers Tony

Measure your suspension travel then to see if 1" gap is adequate. Whether or not its 'tubbed' will make no difference to arch gap though

I seriously doubt it!

Ok mate cheers im really not wanting to cut the arches if i dont need to but would like it low ish as said
my worry is it rubbing i will fill it with weight and see how it goes

Thanks again Tony

If necessary put rubber buffers on the rear arches or something so that the radius arm bottoms out on that before your tyre catches the arch. Something similar someone has mentioned on a forum before and it seemed like a good idea.

Edited by Carlzilla on 16th Jun, 2014.

That sounds like a good idea that could well save my tyres,
I'm not using it as a van so weight should not be a big issue but if i need to id like it to work as a van if needs be.

You can drill the radius arms and fit hydro rear bump stops.

Think i need to look into this more but tese ideas sound like very good place's to start from.

If i have to cut then i will but feel its a last resort for me im affraid.
I think it may well be a good idea to drop it and see before the paint goes on lol.

Cheers Tony