[C2] Performance upgrade
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Performance upgrade
I have a 1966 corvette that I have been building. I have 15x7 rally sport rims on it right now and I want to go to a torque thrust type wheel. I want to run a 235/60 r15 on the rear and 225/60 r 15 on the front. Can I do that? I know that I have to raise the transverse leaf spring. What kind of offset on the rim should I ask for? Any other tips or better suggestions?
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You'll also have a much better selection of tires with 17" wheels. Getting tough to find a good tire for 15".
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Torque Thrusts
I have 15- 7" wide Torque Thrusts on my 65. I run 225 R 15 Coopers on both front and rear. I had to remove a little of the inner fender lip on the rear for clearance. Additionally I run about a degree of negative camber at the rear. Hope that helps.
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