I just fitted 17x10-5.5 BS 285/40 rears. It took trimming about half of the wheel well lip, and splitting the inner fender wall, beating it flat and re welding it for good clearance. I also went with heavier Hotchkis coil springs and Edelbrock shocks. Was a bit of work but well worth it. The other option to fit this size wheel was to shorten the rear end by about two inches. I had the extra clearance on the inside. If the wheels had a six inch BS they may have fit without mods. Keep in mind that nine inch wheels with a 5.5 inch BS should bolt right up. Mike Holleman ----- Original Message ----- From: "65ss.com" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "The Chevelle Mailing List" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Sunday, February 08, 2004 11:40 AM Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] Rear Wheel Size
> What do you mean by 'minor' surgery? > Is it a suspension modification, or a body modification? > > Thanks > Charles > > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Mike Holleman" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: "The Chevelle Mailing List" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Sent: Saturday, February 07, 2004 8:29 PM > Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] Rear Wheel Size > > > > If you go to 9 inch wheels you will need at least 5.5 inches of > backspacing. > > Tens will require minor surgery. > > Mike Holleman > > > >
