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Old 02-08-2016, 10:20 PM
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Default 79 vette , 2 in offset trailing arms

Hey guys ,
I am installing 2 inch offset trailing arms on my 79 vette and was wondering if any one knew what would be the proper wheel to order . I am looking to run a 9.5- 10 inch wheel and bfg 275 -60-15 tire . Looking on line the wheel folks offer many offset deminisions
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Old 02-08-2016, 10:32 PM
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Originally Posted by Seahorsemax
Hey guys ,
I am installing 2 inch offset trailing arms on my 79 vette and was wondering if any one knew what would be the proper wheel to order . I am looking to run a 9.5- 10 inch wheel and bfg 275 -60-15 tire . Looking on line the wheel folks offer many offset deminisions
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might as well get some 18 inchers since you are going thru all that

bfg are just not modern technology

i keep mine cause they are still good an can't blow my budgeting
Old 02-09-2016, 09:54 PM
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275s can fit without the offset trailing arms, right?
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Yes, I have been running 275-60-15's on stock 15" rims on the rear for years.
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Originally Posted by Kim72
Yes, I have been running 275-60-15's on stock 15" rims on the rear for years.
did you have to move the brake bracket?
Old 02-10-2016, 07:39 PM
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Yes, I moved the parking brake brackets from the side of the arm to the top. Reasonably easy alteration to do.
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Originally Posted by Kim72
Yes, I have been running 275-60-15's on stock 15" rims on the rear for years.
Same here, did not move the park brake cable bracket.
Old 02-11-2016, 08:03 AM
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Save the money on the unnecessary offset arms and buy bigger wheels & tires.

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