offset trailing arms ?
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offset trailing arms ?
There is little information on ordering tire and rim combo for trailing arms offset . I installed 1965 ( disk ) offset trailing arms on my 1964 . I might have to buy a shorter rear spring as well .
I like the look of the Craiger 61c581242 rims with the spinner 09095-2 . I like the look of the wider tire on the back. Thanks for any help including pictures.
I like the look of the Craiger 61c581242 rims with the spinner 09095-2 . I like the look of the wider tire on the back. Thanks for any help including pictures.
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I'm sure you realize wheel/tire fitment is much more involved than just trailing arm clearance. There are plenty of threads on max wheel/tire size. I suggest starting with what do you want to use and go from there.
Tom
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This is an expensive decision only to be made once Thanks 
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http://forums.corvetteforum.com/sear...rchid=40235474
I checked your location. If you were close I'd say come on over and look, measure or whatever you want to get what you need but Canada is a bit of a drive!
Tom
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Actually I do have offset trailing arms on my 65 with 9" wide 17" rims and 275/50 tires on the rear. Also have small flares. I guess I’m trying to point out there are many limiting factors with tire/wheel changes. Just because you have offset trailing arms it does not mean you can put any wheel/tire combo you want on the car. I did a search for “widest tire” on the C1/C2 forum. There are 13 threads. Lots of info. Hope it helps.
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/sear...rchid=40235474
I checked your location. If you were close I'd say come on over and look, measure or whatever you want to get what you need but Canada is a bit of a drive!
Tom
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/sear...rchid=40235474
I checked your location. If you were close I'd say come on over and look, measure or whatever you want to get what you need but Canada is a bit of a drive!
Tom
Link doesn't work for me. My confusion is the offset trailing arms add I believe two inches. There is also a offset on the rim people talk about 4.5 inches. so the combination of the two sort off messes me up. Plus the width of the tire inflated.found this site that helps http://www.wheelwright.co.uk/knowled.../fitment-guide
Last edited by Wayne1964; Mar 12, 2014 at 06:18 AM.
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There is little information on ordering tire and rim combo for trailing arms offset . I installed 1965 ( disk ) offset trailing arms on my 1964 . I might have to buy a shorter rear spring as well .
I like the look of the Craiger 61c581242 rims with the spinner 09095-2 . I like the look of the wider tire on the back. Thanks for any help including pictures.
I like the look of the Craiger 61c581242 rims with the spinner 09095-2 . I like the look of the wider tire on the back. Thanks for any help including pictures.
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Thanks I have the offsets on and will take your advise . Curently knock offs are on
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Looking at 17 inch. should resolve the spring issue having to be shorter. I think I will make a cardboard templet then measure from all the edge distance that might impact tires . Thanks
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