Rubber on the road
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Rubber on the road
I have a 1980 with a 427/ 6-71 GMC blower that I just got running- again. Had the car since 1999 and it has seen a few changes since then but needs quite a bit more, as with any project the list never really ends- but that's the fun of it! I didn't think I would go to this extreme when I first started and would have done some things differently but, so be it.
Next project is the interior and tires/rims.
I would like to get a wider tire and rim in the back but not sure how wide I can go without major modifications. Anyone have some ideas?
Right now I have 15 x 8 rims with BF Goodrich 225 70's.
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Next project is the interior and tires/rims.
I would like to get a wider tire and rim in the back but not sure how wide I can go without major modifications. Anyone have some ideas?
Right now I have 15 x 8 rims with BF Goodrich 225 70's.
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
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I'll take a better pix in a while, she's 1" lower now in the front and 1.5" back. Fronts are 245/45 zr17 Nitto's on 17x8 rim, back 275/40 zr18 on 18x10 rims, the back rims were custom made up, took 4 weeks, they did not offer a back space I needed, there is about 3/8" between the frame and tire. Don't know either backspace though, a buddy has worked in tires/rims since high school, he came over and measured it up,sorry. But it would be best to measure your car, they all seem to be a little differant depending on ride height and stiffness. Rims are Torque thrust II polished. Shoot, with that monster you may need fender flares and street slicks...
I need a blower or magnacharger now!
I need a blower or magnacharger now!
Last edited by 68RATVT; May 20, 2007 at 10:37 PM.
