295 tire fitment on lowered car
August 22nd, 2016, 08:09 PM
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285/40/18 on the back, lowered a good 2" or more. The fenders lips are rolled and I have no rubbing. I don't recall my exact backspacing, but I have a good .5" space between inside of tire and frame rail.
I'm told the 70-72 cars have more room in the back than 68/69. You should be able to get a 295 back there no sweat.
I'm told the 70-72 cars have more room in the back than 68/69. You should be able to get a 295 back there no sweat.
August 25th, 2016, 01:05 PM
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Nitto 305 45 18 drag radials on 18 x 10's. BS is 6 because the 12" Baer rotors in the back push the tire out about .5". If you run stock drums or even smaller rotors in the back it would probably still be 5.5 BS on a 10 rim. Make sure you get that right or you will rub for sure. If you are going to add bigger brakes later - wait to order your rims or be prepared to have to get new ones AFTER you upgrade the brakes. Same goes for the fronts. Rear has CPP 2" drop spings. Had to roll fender well lips, massage inner wells with a BFH, and put dents in both 3" tail pipes where the tires get close but....I get sideways a lot and do some hard cornering. If you're doing mostly straights and not getting sideways or taking really hard corners you could probably get away with less clearance than me..
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BFG white letters are glued on just for the look but these are Nittos.
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BFG white letters are glued on just for the look but these are Nittos.
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Last edited by 71 OLDS; August 25th, 2016 at 01:11 PM.
August 25th, 2016, 01:30 PM
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Nitto 305 45 18 drag radials on 18 x 10's. BS is 6 because the 12" Baer rotors in the back push the tire out about .5". If you run stock drums or even smaller rotors in the back it would probably still be 5.5 BS on a 10 rim. Make sure you get that right or you will rub for sure. If you are going to add bigger brakes later - wait to order your rims or be prepared to have to get new ones AFTER you upgrade the brakes. Same goes for the fronts. Rear has CPP 2" drop spings. Had to roll fender well lips, massage inner wells with a BFH, and put dents in both 3" tail pipes where the tires get close but....I get sideways a lot and do some hard cornering. If you're doing mostly straights and not getting sideways or taking really hard corners you could probably get away with less clearance than me..
BFG white letters are glued on just for the look but these are Nittos.
BFG white letters are glued on just for the look but these are Nittos.
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