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Old Feb 4, 2016 | 11:46 PM
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Based on other sizes I've used it looks like Cooper Cobras might be a bit narrower.
They are, same with Mastercraft

Listing backspacing on wheels will help also so he doesnt buy the wrong ones
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Old Feb 4, 2016 | 11:59 PM
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73 vette. I have 275/60/15s on 15x9" rims. 4-1/2" back space. I had to shorten the rear spring 1" move the e- brake cable bracket and install a 1/2" thck hub concentric wheel concentric spacer. The 9" wide rim is a nice fit as far as reducing side wall bulge. Note: cement blocks were very temporary, car is on proper jacks.







Body work stage. Added 1-1/2" to fender flair

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Old Feb 5, 2016 | 01:11 PM
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I have 15x9 Weld Draglites on the rear, and MT 295 55 15 tires, the fronts are 15x8 with P235 60 15s. I would love to have gone with 15x10 wheels on the back but did not see that possible without major frame rework, or having the tire stick way outside the fender.
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Old Feb 5, 2016 | 03:13 PM
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Old Feb 5, 2016 | 03:56 PM
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Originally Posted by a striper
Since the bushings and alignment were good I notched them while on the car. The reinforcement extends a couple of inches beyond the opening. I welded it as far as I could thought the opening plus plug welds on the back side. And of course the parking brake cable has to be moved.


Here's the BS info https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...post1591003218

Whew, glad I went with offset trailing arms when I did my rear suspension so I wouldn't have to do that! Looks fun but I don't trust my welding.
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Old Feb 5, 2016 | 04:20 PM
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15x8 Ridler 255x60 all the way around
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Old Feb 5, 2016 | 06:56 PM
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Originally Posted by a striper
IIRC the fronts are a fraction smaller diameter.
That looks REAL good-nice job!
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Old Feb 5, 2016 | 09:03 PM
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All these c3's look perfect with wheelwells filled up with the tires.
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Old Feb 5, 2016 | 10:14 PM
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who says 15's don't look good?

traction??
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I run 275/60/15 out back and 245/60/15 up front
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Old Feb 6, 2016 | 11:55 AM
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American Racing 15X8 with 255/60 out back and 235/60 in front.

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Old Feb 6, 2016 | 05:33 PM
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Yes, my headlights do go down


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Old Feb 6, 2016 | 08:35 PM
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Old Feb 6, 2016 | 08:42 PM
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tektrans what brand and size tires do you have on the front?
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Originally Posted by ENCSDOUG



Yes, my headlights do go down


thats gotta be the first car I've ever seen with drag radials on the front.
4 wheel drive??
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Old Feb 6, 2016 | 08:56 PM
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Originally Posted by cuisinartvette
tektrans what brand and size tires do you have on the front?
I'll have to check that for you-nothing special just a small radial.
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Id appreciate it having problems finding a tire thats just right yours looks good.
noone makes a reg radial 185/75/15 which would be about perfect
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Old Feb 6, 2016 | 10:23 PM
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Originally Posted by tektrans
thats gotta be the first car I've ever seen with drag radials on the front.
4 wheel drive??
I noticed that too. It's not the first time I've seen somebody do it though. Last summer I saw a beautiful '58 Chevy truck at a car show that had those on all 4 corners- and it wasn't 4 wheel drive.
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