Time for new wheels and tires !
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From: Who says "Nothing is impossible" ? I've been doing nothing for years.
Time for new wheels and tires !
So what size TT2's should I get ? 
Going to be runnnig stock trailing arm with the ebrake relocated ( in box of OEM parts I have in the garage since it never works for more than a month after I spend hours fixing it )
Anyway I was thinking about 18 X10 with 5 in. backspacing on the back and 17 X 8 with 4 in backspacing on the front. Not sure if the wheels and tires will fit on the back so any info and pics that can help me out here are appreciated.
BTW I did a search and I have an idea, just want some input here for all the times I answered the question over the last 5 years.. " What's the biggest tire you can put on the back with a stock rim ? "
Going to be runnnig stock trailing arm with the ebrake relocated ( in box of OEM parts I have in the garage since it never works for more than a month after I spend hours fixing it
) Anyway I was thinking about 18 X10 with 5 in. backspacing on the back and 17 X 8 with 4 in backspacing on the front. Not sure if the wheels and tires will fit on the back so any info and pics that can help me out here are appreciated.
BTW I did a search and I have an idea, just want some input here for all the times I answered the question over the last 5 years.. " What's the biggest tire you can put on the back with a stock rim ? "
Last edited by MotorHead; Nov 24, 2006 at 10:43 PM.
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I had a set of these F1's on my Vette for a short time and really liked them. They really require a stiff rear spring because of the hieght at 28.4 inches. They fit on a 10 inch rim. With 8 inch front rim your kind of limited to 245 width. I have a picture of them on my home page near a sand stone red bluff.
295/45 ZR18
108W SL 300 AA A
2205 lbs.
44 psi
31 lbs. 9.5-11"
10"
11.6"
10.4"
28.4"
734
295/45 ZR18
108W SL 300 AA A
2205 lbs.
44 psi
31 lbs. 9.5-11"
10"
11.6"
10.4"
28.4"
734
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We just put these (American Racing Hopsters) on a '65 (has flared fenders). Something different, but considerably heavier than your Centerlines. 18X10 on back, 18X8 front.
Last edited by big_G; Nov 24, 2006 at 10:48 PM.
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I was looking at the Intro Pentia's but I can get 4 TTII wheels and tires for about the same price as 4 Intro wheels, money is the determining factor here.
I will think about it but the real reason for the change is rubber, I like the Convo Pro's but you can't get a performance tire for a 15 in. wheel
So keep the comments coming, and why 5.5 in. backspacing on the 18X10's ? Does this keep the wheel inside the fender. Would 5 in. backspacing wheels stick out, seems there would be a little more clearance to the trailing arm with 5 in. backspacing ?
I will think about it but the real reason for the change is rubber, I like the Convo Pro's but you can't get a performance tire for a 15 in. wheel
So keep the comments coming, and why 5.5 in. backspacing on the 18X10's ? Does this keep the wheel inside the fender. Would 5 in. backspacing wheels stick out, seems there would be a little more clearance to the trailing arm with 5 in. backspacing ?
Last edited by MotorHead; Nov 24, 2006 at 01:53 PM.
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From: Who says "Nothing is impossible" ? I've been doing nothing for years.
Originally Posted by Twin_Turbo
so..save up a little longer
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I like the A/R Slatflat wheels,but they don't come in 18's,I don't recall what size the new TTM's come in but they look really good.Veckout AR's websites for the M's.
I think 18's and 20's would look really good.
I think 18's and 20's would look really good.
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From: Stafford Virginia
So will you be selling your current rims? I'm leaving real real real soon for a year but will have email capability, etc., in country so please keep me on your short list should you decide to depart with those ugly disgusting rims...I strongly encourage you to get those off of that car ASAP
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From: Who says "Nothing is impossible" ? I've been doing nothing for years.
Originally Posted by Zixxer
So will you be selling your current rims? I'm leaving real real real soon for a year but will have email capability, etc., in country so please keep me on your short list should you decide to depart with those ugly disgusting rims...I strongly encourage you to get those off of that car ASAP
Still need an answer on the 5.5 in. backspacing vs. 5 in. backspacing, which one should I go with on a 18x10" wheel and why ?
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Lord have I agonized over wheels for the last year and a half! I've polked around websites where you can spend 12-13 hundred per wheel on bling-bling 18-20" stuff. Even the old Torque Thrusters are @300 each + sized. Thank God the car came with alum. alloys-@ 250 ea. I'll run those for show and black D steel race rims for go---I like the wheels you're running in your photos-??? Oh- and if you get something tall (18-20") with a skinny spoke you're gonna wanna upgrade the looks of your brakes!!!
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From: Who says "Nothing is impossible" ? I've been doing nothing for years.
Originally Posted by Restorod '79
Lord have I agonized over wheels for the last year and a half! I've polked around websites where you can spend 12-13 hundred per wheel on bling-bling 18-20" stuff. Even the old Torque Thrusters are @300 each + sized. Thank God the car came with alum. alloys-@ 250 ea. I'll run those for show and black D steel race rims for go---I like the wheels you're running in your photos-??? Oh- and if you get something tall (18-20") with a skinny spoke you're gonna wanna upgrade the looks of your brakes!!!
If I am going to get new tires then I probably want a modern high speed tire and you can't get that in a 15 inch otherwise I would stick with the Convo Pros.
I had forgot all about the fact that you will be able to see the calipers and rotors with 5 spoke wheels, thanks for reminding me of another upgrade
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From: WAY DEEP INSIDE AMERICO,YES YOU LIVE HERE TO!! TX
Originally Posted by Twin_Turbo
Why go w/ TTIIs? everyone and his brother has those...and although they look killer on the chrome bumpers...please consider something else. There are so many nice wheels out there...do something different.
Sell me the wheels you have now
PM me