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Old Jun 6, 2006 | 02:07 PM
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hello,

I just put new tires on my 75 coupe. I went with big 275/60-15s in the rear and 225/70-15s up front. The big rear tires really fill up the wheel wells and make the front tires look almost like skinnies.

I have to rebuild the rear end next and want to lower the front end to get a nice rake look. Should I cut the stock springs or is there any aftermarket lowering springs available?

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Old Jun 6, 2006 | 02:11 PM
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That's because your fronts are skinnies.

VBP 550's will lower the front about an inch, not sure if their 460's lower the car or not. That or cut your current springs.
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Old Jun 6, 2006 | 03:19 PM
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VBP's 550lbs springs are great. the 460lbs springs raise the front (mine was at 29")
The springs are only $80, not worth cutting IMO...
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Here's a photo: front with 550lbs springs, rear 9-leaf re-arched with 8" bolts. front tires 255-60, rear tires 275-60.

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Nice car
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I'm using 235/60/15 on the front with 275/60/15 on the rears, all on stock rallyes.

I'm thrilled with the rake, with no front end mods.
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What about 50 series. Has anybody used 50 series. I am looking for new tires, thats why I ask??
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