I am wondering about the front tire clearance to the axle beam though. Seems awfully close. Is this a bent axle or just an extra fat (over inflated) tire? The other side has about 1/4" to 1/2" clearance and feels inflated the same. I didn't check tire pressure yet.
I be checking the wheel bearings. I had one on my 1864 like that, and when I pulled tire and rim the inner wheel bearing fell out in pieces.