ToocoolZ28
Sep 20th, 02, 10:27 AM
Just put my new Cragers on my 70 SS. 15x8, 4 1/8 backspacing, with BFG T/A's 275 60 15s. There is about a half inch between the sidewall and the inner 1/4 lip. They may even rub in situations with a lot of flex or a sharp turn up a driveway. Close! I may have to roll the lip a little but I hate to with these new 1/4s and wheelhouses.
Ron
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70 Chevelle SS396 (427)M21 Before (http://www.chevelles.com/showroom/70before.jpg) / After (http://www.chevelles.com/showroom/70later.jpg)
66 Nova SS 327 M20 (http://www.chevelles.com/showroom/toocool66.jpg)
95 Z28 Convertible T56
Aces 3081, TC #54 Gold
AdamLym
Sep 20th, 02, 1:22 PM
Yep, I'll bet its close! Usually with an 8" wheel you want 4.5" of backspacing - there's probably a ton of room between the tire and the frame. I run a 15x10 with a 295/50-15 on my '71 with no rubs and I have more room between the tire and lip than you do because I used 5.5" of backspacing.
Good to know that it is doable with 4 1/8" though. Thanks for telling us!
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Adam Layman
1971 Chevelle Malibu
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KnightTime007
Sep 20th, 02, 3:15 PM
Do either of you have any close-up pictures of your wheels/wells handy? If possible I'd like to see how both setups look. If not, thanks for the numbers and info!
Charlie
ToocoolZ28
Sep 20th, 02, 6:03 PM
Sorry Charlie (bet you've heard that before http://www.chevelles.com/forum/wink.gif ), I dont have a digital camara or a scanner, wish I did though.
Ron
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70 Chevelle SS396 (427)M21 Before (http://www.chevelles.com/showroom/70before.jpg) / After (http://www.chevelles.com/showroom/70later.jpg)
66 Nova SS 327 M20 (http://www.chevelles.com/showroom/toocool66.jpg)
95 Z28 Convertible T56
Aces 3081, TC #54 Gold
C.W.Mellow
Sep 20th, 02, 9:55 PM
I have an 8 inch rim with 3.5 bs and 275/60/15s. Stock wheel lip ane everything... no rubbing at all with stock replacement springs
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*Chris Mellow
*1970 Chevelle Malibu (http://www.geocities.com/cwmellow)
*402BB/TH350 Pearl Blue, Chrome Ralleys
*God Bless America
b-man
Sep 21st, 02, 7:54 AM
I have a 70SS with old el-camino springs in rear. Sits low and people are always thinking I have some trick set up in the rear. Anyhow, I have 15-8.5 rims with 28 x 12.5 tires. I trimmed the inner lip of my new quarters to match the chrome wheel well trim and re-caulked same. You would never know it. No bent over lip, no way for anyone to question otherwise.