Wheel and tire help
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Racer
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From: Davenport Ia
Wheel and tire help
I want this look
[QUOTE=74 vert;1561162379]
Yep, I'm going to go for the 5.5 BS 18X10's in the back and 17X8's with 4.0 BS in the front.
I'm going for Red73's look and set-up; just not so low in the front. He's running Front: 17x8, 4" BS, tires are 245/40
Rear: 18x10, 5.5" BS, tires are 285/35
Let me know how the measuring tool works.
This image gives you an idea how the tires set in relation to the front and rear quarters.
With these wheels
http://factoryreproductions.com/whee...rvette&wheel=9
They aren't available in the exact size he has but close to it. Will they still give me the same profile? Whats size wheels, tires and spacers do I need??? Anybody know a good place to get the whole setup?
[QUOTE=74 vert;1561162379]
Yep, I'm going to go for the 5.5 BS 18X10's in the back and 17X8's with 4.0 BS in the front.
I'm going for Red73's look and set-up; just not so low in the front. He's running Front: 17x8, 4" BS, tires are 245/40
Rear: 18x10, 5.5" BS, tires are 285/35
Let me know how the measuring tool works.
This image gives you an idea how the tires set in relation to the front and rear quarters.
With these wheels
http://factoryreproductions.com/whee...rvette&wheel=9
They aren't available in the exact size he has but close to it. Will they still give me the same profile? Whats size wheels, tires and spacers do I need??? Anybody know a good place to get the whole setup?
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From: Oldsmar FL
those appear to be Torq Thrust II's, try this site, http://www.wheelsforless.com/vintage_wheels.htm it would be a special order item for a 4" BS and a 5.5" BS. With that setup you should not need any spacers/adapters. The only thing you might need is to move the brake bracket on the TA in the rear. They also sell tires but may not have the size you are looking for.
Racer
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From: Spokane WA
Those definietly look like the Torque thrust as mentioned. They appear to be at least a 17" diameter, more likely 18". Depending on just how wide you try to go, you may not need to do anything to the parking brake. A wider diameter wheel can clear it and the spring.
