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Old Jun 22, 2017 | 08:29 AM
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I thought about the 26s, But I HATE wheel gap. I'm not out a ton, I can actually use both tires on my mustang.

What rear suspension is on the silver base posted leaving pulling the wheels? It can't be stock stuff?
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Old Jun 22, 2017 | 04:18 PM
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just picked up 255/60/15 from jegs and will have them mounted tonight, ill get pictures posted asap.
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Old Jun 23, 2017 | 12:20 PM
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Give Mark a call at https://www.carlyleracing.com/ , they offer a great kit and can answer any of your questions!

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Old Jun 23, 2017 | 01:06 PM
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those aren't base fenders? I bought my stuff from them also, I work 10 minutes from their shop.
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Old Jun 23, 2017 | 01:15 PM
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But I did talk with them and they recommended me go widebody or 17x10 with 8.8bs
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Old Jun 23, 2017 | 09:12 PM
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Yes, my point call them
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Old Jun 24, 2017 | 08:46 AM
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Here are the pics of the 255/60/15, I've got too busy yesterday to install with all the rain we got.






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Old Jun 25, 2017 | 10:57 AM
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Installed my wheels on the car and It seemed to work great, no rubbing over bumps. I'm gonna have an alignment performed and will have them pull the wheels in a touch more. Ultimately, I feel that I will convert it to widebody over the winter. I want to run a 275/60/15 for maximum traction. I feel that I could have stayed with a 17inch wheel and would have better traction than a 255/60/15 can offer.
















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Old Jun 26, 2017 | 06:03 PM
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Hate to hear that you're having to go widebody, although it will look great I'm sure. The hunt continues for a 15" setup that sits inside with base fenders
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Old Jun 26, 2017 | 08:25 PM
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Originally Posted by Huckleberry1511
Hate to hear that you're having to go widebody, although it will look great I'm sure. The hunt continues for a 15" setup that sits inside with base fenders
R C Components rims will get u 1/2 inch deeper with the right brakes
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Old Jun 27, 2017 | 08:02 AM
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I have been working with carter performance and he's amazing when it comes to this stuff. He's tried an rc wheel and you have to run a spacer.
He has milled a caliper pretty bad trying to not have to run a spacer with rc wheels. I thought about the rc, but after you add the spacer, its apples to apples what weld has. Carter performance is trying to get rc to build a wheel that fits our base quarters.


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R C Components rims will get u 1/2 inch deeper with the right brakes
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Old Jun 27, 2017 | 08:04 AM
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Sucks forsure, I'm getting an alignment today with the hopes of pulling the wheels in more. I'll post after pictures.
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Hate to hear that you're having to go widebody, although it will look great I'm sure. The hunt continues for a 15" setup that sits inside with base fenders
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Has anybody tried the Champion wheels? I think they offer a 15x10 with 7.75bs instead of welds 15x10.3 w/7.5, which might would tuck it a tad more if they clear the brakes?
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Old Jul 23, 2017 | 03:12 PM
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Originally Posted by Plaincoupe
nice but see they still stuck out pass the fenders.....thats too much for my liking.those look like about 2inches or so out.
what wheels is he using?
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Old Sep 20, 2017 | 04:33 PM
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ram1723, I'm using 15x10 7.5 bs.
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Old Oct 24, 2017 | 10:20 PM
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Whos running 15x10s and Base fenders? Do you need a beefier rear suspension so it will not rub?


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ram1723, I'm using 15x10 7.5 bs.
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Old Oct 25, 2017 | 09:19 AM
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Originally Posted by Ram1723
Whos running 15x10s and Base fenders? Do you need a beefier rear suspension so it will not rub?
Yes or a shorter tire! We're still on the hunt for a 15x10 that will fit under the car. The tire height is what makes a big difference, my red vette has 27s. Most people with base quarters run 26 without any issues. I still have rubbing issues on hard bumps with my 27s, but I am stock suspension. I bet a coil over with a stiffer rate spring would do the trick.
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Old Oct 25, 2017 | 10:38 PM
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I just finished my conversion and I’m currently running the weld wheels with et pros 275/60r15.

wonder if we could just stiffen the suspension

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Yes or a shorter tire! We're still on the hunt for a 15x10 that will fit under the car. The tire height is what makes a big difference, my red vette has 27s. Most people with base quarters run 26 without any issues. I still have rubbing issues on hard bumps with my 27s, but I am stock suspension. I bet a coil over with a stiffer rate spring would do the trick.
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Old Oct 26, 2017 | 08:20 AM
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Originally Posted by Ram1723
I just finished my conversion and I’m currently running the weld wheels with et pros 275/60r15.

wonder if we could just stiffen the suspension
it cant hurt! there's people running the 275 with base, but they haven't said how? My initial ride with 275 went terrible. see the pics on the first page. You cant narrow the rear suspension, it has to be stiffened up. The silver vette is leaving hard and will has roof. He's gotta have a coil over.
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Old Oct 27, 2017 | 06:15 AM
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Originally Posted by ruinms
it cant hurt! there's people running the 275 with base, but they haven't said how? My initial ride with 275 went terrible. see the pics on the first page. You cant narrow the rear suspension, it has to be stiffened up. The silver vette is leaving hard and will has roof. He's gotta have a coil over.
I run a 305 tire that is about 27.8" tall with MSR and nothing ever touches.is your car lowered?
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