Tire Rub Problem

[Grote55]

I've noticed a recent development. The left tire is rubbing the inside lip of my left fender.

Most likely happening when hitting rough road and body comes down on tire.

Right side has 1/2" horizontal clearance to tire. Obviously, left side doesn't.

I've got a 2 week trip coming up and trike will be loaded with wife & trailer.

Does anyone have any suggestions on how to address this problem?

 

[Grote55]

Thanks for the response,

1) Suspension is I.A.S shocks with a standard progressive spring.

2) I don't notice it sitting lower.... Just measured and it's possibly 1/4" lower, but I wouldn't think that is a problem.

3) Tires have been on for 2 years.

I'm going to pull the wheel off to get a closer look at the shocks.

 

[Grote55]

"New questions ... is the trike level looking at it from the rear? And just to eliminate the obvious (not being a smarta$$ here) you haven't pulled a tongue heavy trailer or seriously overloaded the trike lately have you?"

Trike looks level from rear. I haven't pulled a heavy trailer "yet", but have a 2 week trip coming up with a new Escapade trailer which is heavier than the aluminum trailer I had pulled before.... Plus it has greater capacity, so I'm nervous that my wife will equate that to "I can take more stuff".(Sweating)

I've got to look into what it takes to replace shocks. Hopefully, it's not too difficult. Perhaps I can beef up the springs?

At this point, I'm willing to replace both sides just to be certain that isn't the problem.

 

[Grote55]

Holy Moly! I think I just found how much those shocks are.

 

[fastfreddy2015]

Might be a bit costly to repair but peace of mind is so good when traveling . I would rather pay for peace of mind then taking a chance on the road. Scenario - tire blow leading to crash, bike and trailer totaled, a year in hospital recovering from injuries, get the picture ? Get it fixed.

 

[Mikel]

fender rubbing

Holy Moly! I think I just found how much those shocks are.

I have the same problem, So what solution works for you?

 

[rhino 2]

I have the same problem, So what solution works for you?

Mike…Welcome to Trike Talk

 

[Phu Cat]

I didn't notice anyone else mentioning calling the manufacturer to see if they've heard of this problem before?

I built a set if ramps so I can drive out Triglide up on them to get a better look. Would that help with shock access?

PC

 

[Phu Cat]

Does the fender on the opposite side sit equally high?

PC