My only problem with waiting is that I don't have wheels that will fit over my new brakes. I'm going to need to take the frame to the body shop for test fitting pretty soon. I suppose I could take the caliper off the fronts and might be able to squeeze the 15" rally's back on?
I should probably just be patient and wait as you suggest.
Thanks.
At 12:33 PM 4/5/2004 -0500, you wrote:
Just my opinion but I would not order any wheels until you have the body back on the frame and the ride height set where you want it. 17x11's with a 315 tire are going to be a very snug fit under the best of circumstances and there's no sense pushing your luck. FWIW,this subject has been discussed many times on the Team Chevelle wheel & tire forums. Clint Hooper H&H Custom,owner LT5 Registry Director http://www.LT5Registry.net/ ACES #1650 http://dalesplace.com/misc/friends/clint_hooper.htm ----- Original Message ----- From: "Matthew Post" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> Sorry, I know we've been over this many times and I've looked at the > archives again and searched Team Chevelle, but I'm still unsure the > wheel/tire combo I want will work. For one, the body is currently off the > frame and the car is going to be pretty low. Here's what I have: > 69 Chevelle Coupe > GW Uppers and lowers up front w/Baer 13" Discs and tall spindles > 2 inch drop springs up front > Moser 12 bolt rear w/3 inch drop springs > Total of 3 inch drop on all corners > So here's what I'm thinking: > front: 17 X 9.5 w/5.75" bs and 275/40s > rear: 17 X 11 w/6" bs and 315/35s > I installed the rearend yesterday and measured as best I could without > brakes installed. I looks like 6 inch back space would work fine. I'm > considering more. Maybe 6 1/8 or ??? > Any and all comments are appreciated. Some reassurance for this setup > would make me feel better before spend the $$$ and ordering the wheels! > Thanks! > Matt
