I can tell you this, when the Delorean was made "larger" springs were crammed into the front suspension to raise the cars bumper heigth. The reason they did this was becasue the DOT was going to raise the bumper height requirement, so instead of DMC redesigning the entire suspension they shoved in bigger springs. I don't know why Nylon straps would be there or why anyone would place them there. If you are looking to lower your car to the original specified height the Delorean was designed to be at, I would recomend that you give Rob at PJ Grady a call as he has new front lowering springs or The Delorean Motor Company in houston where they have a complete set (front and rear) lowering springs. Do not do the old "cut the excess off" the spring trick, you will ruin the handling of the car. --- In dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxx, "Stephen Liggett" <stephen.liggett@xxxx> wrote: > Group, > > I recently replaced the 215-60-RH 14 front tires on my D with the > correct 195-60 RH 14 size. Now, it > seems that the gap between the top of the tire and the bottom of the > wheel well rim is too big. On > further inspection, the previous owner had a nylon strap placed > across the front end springs which is > tight. I wonder if he put on new springs to make room for the bigger > wheels and the straps keep it from > being too high or springy. My measurements are: > > > Ground to bottom of the rim of the wheel well=26 inches > > top of wheel to bottom of rim of wheel well = 3 1/2 inches > > Are these the dimensions for a stock vehicle? > > Also, what is the recommended dimensions for a 'lowered' version? > > Any comments on the nylon strap would also be appreciated. > > Steve