Spring to tire clearance

[dodj]

How much space between the rear tire and the leaf spring would be enough to be safe? 1/4", 1/2" 1"? 
The tire is a 315/35/17 and I looking at about 3/8" clearance at the moment.

[brads70]

How much space between the rear tire and the leaf spring would be enough to be safe? 1/4", 1/2" 1"? 
The tire is a 315/35/17 and I looking at about 3/8" clearance at the moment.

I think I'd be looking for 3/4" at least?

[Chryco Psycho]

3/8 should be fine , unless you are corner near 1 g the sidewall deflection that high up will be minimal

[ntstlgl1970]

How much space between the rear tire and the leaf spring would be enough to be safe? 1/4", 1/2" 1"? 
The tire is a 315/35/17 and I looking at about 3/8" clearance at the moment.

3/8ths should be plenty, that size tire has barely any sidewall to flex anyway

[HP2]

I've run as low as 1/4" without contact. Larger, softer sidewall tires like drag slicks may be at greater risk of contact than more rigid street tires.

Typically what I've seen is compliance in the suspension bushings allows the whole rear assembly to side load and move as a unit over the sidewall deflecting that high up off the ground.

[dodj]

Thanks for the feedback guys