Re: [Chevelle-list] Survey on Wheels

[Clint Hooper]

I've only seen that combo on late model Corvettes so far,Matt. No reason it wouldn't work on a 68-72,though. However,your idea sounds like it would also work and look great. With the Global West tubular a-arms,you can run upwards of 6" backspacing on the front. That much backspacing also reduces the scrub radius too,which is always a good thing. On those rear 18x10's,my suggestion for backspacing would be around 5.75"-6". And FWIW,you could still run the 315/30/18's on those 10" rims if you wanted to. I want to see pictures when you get that wicked combo.<g> Clint Hooper H&H Custom,owner 1969 El Camino ProTourer 2001 H-D FLHR custom bagger http://dalesplace.com/misc/friends/clint/clint_hooper.htm ----- Original Message ----- From: Matthew Post Hey Clint, have you seen examples of that wheel/tire combo?  I'd love to see a picture if you know where to find one. I've been thinking about running 18X9.5, 275/35/18 up front and 18X10, 295/35/18 in the rear.  I still need to measure for backspacing.  I have the GW front arms and went for about 3" lower on all corners. -Matt At 04:24 PM 6/19/2005, Clint Hooper wrote: With proper backspacing,an 18x11 rear wheel and 315/30/18 tire would fit,too. Clint Hooper H&H Custom,owner 1969 El Camino ProTourer 2001 H-D FLHR custom bagger http://dalesplace.com/misc/friends/clint/clint_hooper.htm ----- Original Message ----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] I put a set of 18x9’s on the rear of my 69 with 285/50R18’s and they don’t rub.  They are very close though.  They are about 29” tall which is a very tall tire, but they get plenty of complements on how they look.  The car is lowered 1” and I could probably go even lower. -Greg From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [ mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] On Behalf Of Matt Wettig   Hey guys,    I have a 70 SS I am putting together. I want to run the widest tires on the back I possibley can without making the car look silly. I am curious as to what size tires, wheels and backspacing everyone is running.                                                    Thanks Matt