Re: [Chevelle-list] Survey on Wheels

[Matthew Post]

Probably wise to play it conservative on the rear tire until everything gets settled in.  I'm running the Baer brakes, which I hear require additional backspacing.  So, I want to try for 6" in the rear and 5.5" to 5.75" in the front.  I didn't realize I could go with as much as 6" in front.  That might not be a bad idea for extra outer fender lip clearance.  Of course, I plan to measure many, many times over before I actually order the wheels.  The thought of it makes me nervous.  That would be one expensive screw up.  Although, my local tire guys says if he orders them, he'll exchange them if they don't fit.  Might have to take him up on that!

Thanks for the advice and I'll definitely let you know when I have some pictures!

-Matt


At 12:38 PM 6/20/2005, Clint Hooper wrote:

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
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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

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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

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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