Getting ready to order
March 8th, 2018, 07:18 PM
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Getting ready to order
1970 - Cutlass Supreme convertible (442 Clone)
455 - stock suspension - front disk brakes
So when buying this car my plan was to get all the little things squared away and then order the new wheels/tires and be all set for the first cruise night of the spring.
I know I want Cragar SS wheels and i think 15x7 is the right choice for the look I want. I don't want to stray too far from stock but do want to fill up a little more of the wheel well.
So am I on the right track with this wheel ?
http://www.jegs.com/i/Cragar/260/61C575040/10002/-1
And for tires I was looking to go with something in the 255/60-15 range, I believe that was a recommendation by Joe_P in one thread.
http://www.jegs.com/i/Mickey-Thompso...2/-1#reviewTab
Any and all opinions welcomed. Thanks in advance.
PS
Not opposed to other wheel choices if there is a better option fitment wise.
And a few pictures of what it looks like right now
455 - stock suspension - front disk brakes
So when buying this car my plan was to get all the little things squared away and then order the new wheels/tires and be all set for the first cruise night of the spring.
I know I want Cragar SS wheels and i think 15x7 is the right choice for the look I want. I don't want to stray too far from stock but do want to fill up a little more of the wheel well.
So am I on the right track with this wheel ?
http://www.jegs.com/i/Cragar/260/61C575040/10002/-1
And for tires I was looking to go with something in the 255/60-15 range, I believe that was a recommendation by Joe_P in one thread.
http://www.jegs.com/i/Mickey-Thompso...2/-1#reviewTab
Any and all opinions welcomed. Thanks in advance.
PS
Not opposed to other wheel choices if there is a better option fitment wise.
And a few pictures of what it looks like right now
Last edited by CS-Bill; March 8th, 2018 at 07:41 PM.
March 9th, 2018, 05:39 AM
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thank you !!!!
Then if I stayed with Cragar it would be this one
http://www.jegs.com/i/Cragar/260/61C573440/10002/-1
Then if I stayed with Cragar it would be this one
http://www.jegs.com/i/Cragar/260/61C573440/10002/-1
Specifications:
Backspacing (in.)4Beadlock FunctionalNoBeadlock IncludedNoCenter Cap IncludedYesHub CentricNoLoad Rating (lbs.)1,580Lug Nut Seat StyleConical seat - 60 degreeOffset (mm)0Primary Wheel ColorChromeQuantitySold individuallyValve Stems IncludedNoWheel Bolt Pattern (in.)5 x 4 3/4Wheel Construction2-pieceWheel Diameter (in.)15Wheel FinishChromeWheel Width (in.)7MaterialSteel/AluminumManufacturer's Part Number:61C573440
March 9th, 2018, 06:08 AM
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[QUOTE=CS-Bill;1080740]thank you !!!!
Then if I stayed with Cragar it would be this one
http://www.jegs.com/i/Cragar/260/61C573440/10002/-1
http://www.jegs.com/i/Cragar/260/61815/10002/-1
That rim is right for your car. same size and backspacing as the 1985-87 442 rim. If you want to fill the rear wheel well even more go to a 15x8 on the rear with 4" to 4.5" backspacing. 255 rear, 245 fronts
Then if I stayed with Cragar it would be this one
http://www.jegs.com/i/Cragar/260/61C573440/10002/-1
http://www.jegs.com/i/Cragar/260/61815/10002/-1
That rim is right for your car. same size and backspacing as the 1985-87 442 rim. If you want to fill the rear wheel well even more go to a 15x8 on the rear with 4" to 4.5" backspacing. 255 rear, 245 fronts
Last edited by scottv442; March 9th, 2018 at 06:13 AM.
March 9th, 2018, 07:36 AM
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My concern is ending up with an exaggerated look like this
No offense to whomever owns this car, it is just not the look for me.
I'm looking for something more subtle like this, and I think what you suggested would get me there.
No offense to whomever owns this car, it is just not the look for me.
I'm looking for something more subtle like this, and I think what you suggested would get me there.
Last edited by CS-Bill; March 9th, 2018 at 09:09 AM.
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