I need some help here. I have a Big Block 70 Velle. I just purchased some Chrome Ralleys...15x10 and 15X7. I intend to put the lower profile 295/50/15 out back. I am unsure, however, of what tire I should put up front. I do intend to drop the car about 1-1.5" to give it a more aggressive stance. I have considered a 215/60, 225/60 and 235/60. Can someone offer some suggestions and/or combos that accentuate the stance of my car.

I have 295/50's on the rear of my '71, with 235/60's on the front. Here is a pic from a rear angle (http://chevelles.com/showroom/Matt_Leuck/IMG_0075nSmalln.JPG), and in my sig there is a pic from a front angle. Hope this helps.

-Matt





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Do you want a level stance or a hot rod rake?
How tall a tire do you want to run on the front?

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Clint I would prefer a slightly raked look. As for tire height, I dont really know what would be comparable and still look good. I know the 295/50 is 26.8" and a 235/60 os 26.11". Now with those numbers and taking into account the weight the engine carries, this may give me a slight rake...but I worry that 235/60 would be a bit too wide.

I run with 265-50/15 up front, but mines a 66 so I am not sure on clearances for yours...

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I'm runnin 245/60/15 on the front of the 71' in the links below. No problems with clearance.

Dwayne

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I'm at the same decision point myself. I'm getting 15x8 295x50R15 in the back, and I'm thinking about getting 15x8 245x50x15 in the front. Right now I have the same on the back, but 15x7 235x50R15 on the front. They look great but I'm going for handling this time around.

On my 68' I'm putting 15x8 rims with 4-1/2" Backspacing, and 265/50/15s (Cooper Cobras). I still got meat and I can even rotate them too!

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If you think a 235/60 is to wide but want the same height then go with a 215/65. If your gonna lower the car at least an inch and 1/2 then I would go with the 225/60. I think the 225/60 being about an inch shorter then the 295 would give you the right rake and stance.

I currently have 295/50 on the back, and 235/50 up front. I am putting on 255s on the front this weekend. I will post some pictures once that is done.

You guys with 295/50 on back, what is your backspacing exactly and is it a 8 or 10 in rim. I am doing this project myself and don't want to have any rubbing issues.

Daniel

My backspacing on my previous set of wheels were 3.5'' bs, and a -20 offeset. I had a rubbing problem with that. Switched to 4.5bs, and no offset... works beautiful. They're on 15x8s btw.

[This message has been edited by rustedpig (edited 02-06-2003).]

My 70 had 245/60-15 on a 7" Trans Am aluminum wheel, and the car was dropped about 2" no problems. If I remember correctly I even had the same tire on a 8" ralley wheel with no problems.

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Stikman33:
You guys with 295/50 on back, what is your backspacing exactly and is it a 8 or 10 in rim. I am doing this project myself and don't want to have any rubbing issues.

Daniel<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>
I run the widended rally 15x10 with a 5.5 backspace with just a pair of pliers style wheel well lip roll. No rubbing and looks pretty good. Go to Stockton wheel or Pete Paulson in Lathrop out here in the valley areas. I only paid $100 for both rears bare so I can paint them myself, not a bad deal.



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