: I finally have 295/50s out back!
elcaminodragster Feb 16th, 10, 10:44 PM Well After just over 2 months Im back on the road with new tires, wheels, gears and brakes!
I bought reman calipers new drilled/slotted rotors changed from 3.31s to 4.10s and slapped on these bad boys!!!!
http://i959.photobucket.com/albums/ae74/elcaminodragster/Frankenstein/Suspension%20and%20Driveline/12boltbuild067.jpg
http://i959.photobucket.com/albums/ae74/elcaminodragster/Frankenstein/Suspension%20and%20Driveline/12boltbuild068.jpg
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What do you think???
Sizes and mods to make them fit:
Front is
15x7
4" backspacing
235/60s
Rear is
15x10
4.5 backspacing
295/50s
67 chevelle 12 bolt (5/8" narrower each side)
cargo control springs (1" taller then normal springs)
I have about 1" of room from the frame to the belly of the tire. I will be rolling the lip if I see signs of rubbing but I dont think the ride height will get low enough to worry about it.
Motorvation Feb 17th, 10, 7:03 AM Makes a statement/impression....both WOW! What brand of wheels?
Steve O.
Xtreme70SS396 Feb 17th, 10, 8:32 AM Looks good! IMO - you should consider lowering that puppy 2-3" all around, it will look even better with performance to match. (unless construction use requires the ground clearance)
bconwayls1 Feb 17th, 10, 10:08 AM I think it looks great. Do the wheels have a brushed look/feel to them? I am undecided on an old school wheel right now and those are probably a cost effective option.
elcaminodragster Feb 17th, 10, 10:37 AM Makes a statement/impression....both WOW! What brand of wheels?
Steve O.
They are Jegs Sport Drag machine finish with clear coat
Looks good! IMO - you should consider lowering that puppy 2-3" all around, it will look even better with performance to match. (unless construction use requires the ground clearance)
The stuff on my back window is just an add for my dads company my car is mine lol Ill do as I please lol. Im not big on lowering.
I think it looks great. Do the wheels have a brushed look/feel to them? I am undecided on an old school wheel right now and those are probably a cost effective option.
THey are very smooth because they are clear coated.
Lilracr Feb 17th, 10, 11:03 AM Dude, you lost you door handles!
Tires are definatly wide!
Motorvation Feb 17th, 10, 12:38 PM Gotta love those Mickey's, too!!
Steve O.
elcaminodragster Feb 17th, 10, 4:26 PM Dude, you lost you door handles!
Tires are definatly wide!
LOL ya I lost them about 2yrs ago. They jumped off and hid in my garge lol
Gotta love those Mickey's, too!!
Steve O.
I was ify about the MTs but So far I love them. I bought them from summit. Fronts cost $97 each and backs were $130 each
elcaminodragster Feb 22nd, 10, 12:04 AM Just thought Id add a little info on just how much more traction I have now.
My old tires were 215s all the way around and traction was a big issue. Now that I have 295s the traction is insane! My locker wants to stay locked during some turns compared to always unlocking. I take off hard and they grip without spining even with the change to 4.10s!
Plus they just look MEAN!!!
My friends cant get over how wide they are lol I cant even get over how wide they are lol. One of my buddies after driving behind me said " looks like king kongs arms are under your car" lol.
The 235s up front huge the road on turns far better then the 215s ever did! I love these tires :)
I think I can fit a 315/60 drag slick in there :boxing::yes:
FerrariTruck Feb 22nd, 10, 1:01 AM looks great! I cant wait to throw mine on
sg5492 Feb 22nd, 10, 9:11 PM :thumbsup: Looks great!!
elcaminodragster Feb 23rd, 10, 12:15 AM looks great! I cant wait to throw mine on
Your going to love them. I am VERY happy with them :beers:
sschevellefan Feb 24th, 10, 2:58 AM looks good. Years ago I had a black primered 69 with the same style wheels. I wish I could fit a 295 under my 65 elky.
elcaminodragster Feb 24th, 10, 2:03 PM Im hoping I can fit 315/60 drag radials. Im sure I can I just need drag bags in my springs to jack up the rear a bit and trim the lip to be safe.
I almost didnt get these wheels. I almost bought 8" wide in the back and a different style wheel in the front. Just to give it a drag car kind of look you know? Im glad I went this way tho I really am.
creeper72 Mar 10th, 10, 7:32 AM Looks Great
Pro Street Garry Mar 10th, 10, 12:10 PM :thumbsup:Looks sweet!! http://www.scaldinghot.com/Boardpics/wow.gif
the 4:10's must have woke it up some! http://www.scaldinghot.com/Boardpics/winker.gif
I'm running them on mine but with 265 50's in the front.
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