Fender rub with 235/60/15s

I have a 1980 Z28. 350/350. I believe I have 15x8 front and 15x10 rear. 295/50/15 rears and I had 215/65/15 on front of my car that would just rub on severe dips/turns. wasnt thinking about this when I started replacing tires. after reading a bunch of tire size stuff, I went with BFG T/A 235/60/15.

You would think the Tire shop guys would have said something, but I see other guys running this same tire. I cant even make a slow sharp turn without major rub. I think the inside of the tire is hitting the rear of the front fender, secause once I get past a point the rub stops. I dont even want to talk about speed bumps or dips. I thought the front end of my car was about to shread my tires on the highway at 65MPH when I hit a big dip and felt like front wheels locked up.

Of course the tire shop wont do anything because I asked for the size and there are people using this same wheel/tire combo. when I look at the wheel in the fender well it looks like both front tires are back too far. Maybe 1 1/2" or less from tire to rear of well and 3"+ to the front.

The shop told me I can not adjust the position on these, but I can buy a new adjustable "??" to be able to adjust the wheel forward (alignment)

After reading a bunch of posts on here, I already plan on getting BBC springs and new shocks, etc.

Can anyone tell me what part the tire shop is talking about? I have searched for various front end parts, but have yet to find anything to adjust the wheels forward...

Am I just looking at wearing out these tires and going back to 215/65s?

ALSO on a side question, I am thinking of going to 295/60s on the rear to get about 2.25" more diameter (there is plenty of room in the back well. Does anyone have any rear tire suggestions?

Thanks to you all...

MrBob  

i am not aware of anything that would put the wheel forward, the only thing i know of is a spacer plate that would put your wheel farther out on the lugs. you could possibly try some of the aftermarket companies that make control arms, spindles and such for the camaro and see if they know of anything that works in such a manner. not sure if this'll help, but i hope it does and good luck

mercman  

Sorry.. I deleted my account by mistake.
Yeah, I can not find anything either and the plate wont help as the tire is already 1.5" wider and just sitting outside the well.   I found drop control arms, but havent found a raise arm.  This is also why I am thinking BBC Springs to add a little lift.  Maybe I am just going to waste these tires and go back to 215/65s?  I like the way the 235/60s look on the car, but cant seriously drive it this way.