Wheels, 79, 8.8"
08-13-11, 12:24 PM
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Wheels, 79, 8.8"
I know everyone hates on the sbc swap, Im just looking for some info/help with wheels and tires.
I narrowed a 8.8" so its centered, its ~.5 inches shorter on each side from the stock axle.
As you can see, there is very little room between the flange/control arm bracket.
I'm wondering about how wide I can go on the wheels/tires? I'm wondering about 15x8's, with a 2" backspacing?
http://www.speedwaymotors.com/Speedw...dlock,196.html
And think I can fit a 225 / 235 in there? Obviously going for as wide a tire as possible
Comments? Help? lol
I narrowed a 8.8" so its centered, its ~.5 inches shorter on each side from the stock axle.
As you can see, there is very little room between the flange/control arm bracket.
I'm wondering about how wide I can go on the wheels/tires? I'm wondering about 15x8's, with a 2" backspacing?
http://www.speedwaymotors.com/Speedw...dlock,196.html
And think I can fit a 225 / 235 in there? Obviously going for as wide a tire as possible
Comments? Help? lol
08-13-11, 12:57 PM
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Hmmm. I'm not sure how close the factory bracket is to the hub on the stock rear axle. I'm running 15x7 225/50/15s that fit perfectly in the rear.
235 would probably stick out a bit, well on a +10 offset.. I know I have another inch or two in the rear inwards towards the pumpkin. Would just need the right width/offset/backspacing to fit a 245 back there.
Maybe give grannysspeedshop a call. They might be able to answer some questions you have. They specialize in 8.8, 9" rear ends for our cars.
235 would probably stick out a bit, well on a +10 offset.. I know I have another inch or two in the rear inwards towards the pumpkin. Would just need the right width/offset/backspacing to fit a 245 back there.
Maybe give grannysspeedshop a call. They might be able to answer some questions you have. They specialize in 8.8, 9" rear ends for our cars.
08-13-11, 01:24 PM
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Hmmm. I'm not sure how close the factory bracket is to the hub on the stock rear axle. I'm running 15x7 225/50/15s that fit perfectly in the rear.
235 would probably stick out a bit, well on a +10 offset.. I know I have another inch or two in the rear inwards towards the pumpkin. Would just need the right width/offset/backspacing to fit a 245 back there.
Maybe give grannysspeedshop a call. They might be able to answer some questions you have. They specialize in 8.8, 9" rear ends for our cars.
235 would probably stick out a bit, well on a +10 offset.. I know I have another inch or two in the rear inwards towards the pumpkin. Would just need the right width/offset/backspacing to fit a 245 back there.
Maybe give grannysspeedshop a call. They might be able to answer some questions you have. They specialize in 8.8, 9" rear ends for our cars.
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