10" rallye rims... worth the difference?
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Melting Slicks
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From: Springfield MA
10" rallye rims... worth the difference?
I need new rubber on the car when I finally get it on the ground.
The TPI is going in nicely, the exhaust is coming along and the vintage air is only waiting for the hoses to be crimped.
So my hope is to get the car running by mid June.
Eventually, I am going to get some 17" rims, but for now I need new rubber for the 15" rims.
I've got the offset trailing arms now, so I want a little more meat in the back.
Is it worth getting the 10" rims, or should I go with the 295/50/15 on the 8" rims? What other combinations would work with the 15" rallyes?
Thanks.
:)
The TPI is going in nicely, the exhaust is coming along and the vintage air is only waiting for the hoses to be crimped.
So my hope is to get the car running by mid June.
Eventually, I am going to get some 17" rims, but for now I need new rubber for the 15" rims.
I've got the offset trailing arms now, so I want a little more meat in the back.
Is it worth getting the 10" rims, or should I go with the 295/50/15 on the 8" rims? What other combinations would work with the 15" rallyes?
Thanks.
:)
Melting Slicks
Joined: Feb 2003
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St. Jude Donor '03,'11
Re: 10" rallye rims... worth the difference? (phoenix)
I started with 295/50/15s on the original 8" rallys. This is ok for normal tooling around but when driven agressively in curves the rear is mushy as hell. I bought 10" rallys and there is an improvement but the tires still roll over on their sidewalls real bad.
The problem is that there may not be a decient 295 tire. I am running BFGs now but the sidewalls are paper thin and not made for cornering at all. I swear i will not buy TA radials again.
I have come to the conclusion that all 15" tires are still 60s technology and worthless for performance driving. Unfortunately various racing clubs consider you in a modified class when you upgrade to 16 or 17 rims.
The problem is that there may not be a decient 295 tire. I am running BFGs now but the sidewalls are paper thin and not made for cornering at all. I swear i will not buy TA radials again.
I have come to the conclusion that all 15" tires are still 60s technology and worthless for performance driving. Unfortunately various racing clubs consider you in a modified class when you upgrade to 16 or 17 rims.
Burning Brakes
Joined: Apr 2003
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From: Central KY
Re: 10" rallye rims... worth the difference? (phoenix)
I'm deployed but one of the recent Corvette Fever Mags had a great article about wheel/tire upgrades. Check out http://www.newstalgiawheel.com for deals on Wheel Vintiques 17 inch ralleys. They also sell a billet aluminum version that takes your center caps. 255/50ZR17 is the size you want for your new tires...
Good luck!
Good luck!
