RE: [Chevelle-List] 70 SS wheels and tires size
Galen,
They are 4.25 back with a -06 offset (see http://www.edelbrockwheels.com/wheelcatalogdetail.asp?wheel=409).
No significant rubbing. Occassionally, if I've got the wheels to full right lock
and hit a bump going uphill (see what I mean about "occassionally), the left
front tire will contact an inner fender attachment bolt head. Some day I'll get
around to grinding off the head or putting a panhead screw in there or
something. Meanwhile, I'm just careful entering and exiting parking
lots..!
Really, no problems to speak of so far. But
it's worthwhile to remember I have new Eaton Detroit BB springs up front and
fresh control arm bushings, ball joints and other stuff. The running gear is,
for all intents and purposes, all new. I've been told to be careful buying front
springs on a "deal" because they'll sag in pretty short order where the Eaton
springs will maintain their stance over time. I don't know if this is true, but
Eaton is just down the road from me so I ran with the idea. Also, they'll work
with you to swap springs in out until you get exactly the right look,
too.
They ride a tad harder than stock due to
reduced sidewall but it's a non-issue in a performance car, IMHO. Also, being so
wide, they like to "track" a bit, but again, not really an issue for me.
Craig
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Melissa LoveSent: Wednesday, September 04, 2002 10:42
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[Chevelle-List] 70 SS wheels and tires size
I agree, Craig, that tire/wheel combo looks great
on your Chevelle! Do you happen to know what backspacing your wheels
are? Any rubbing problems?
Thanks,
Galen
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Thanks,
Andre, I appreciate it.
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Now Craig,
That looks cool !
Kind Regards
André
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I put
17x8's all around. 275/40 on rear and 245/45 front. www.neagroup.com/chevelle.htm
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[Chevelle-List] 70 SS wheels and tires size
I bought a 70 Chevelle SS 454. I
have the stock 14" rims, but would like to put the 15 inch Cragar SS
5-spoke mags on it. What width rims and tires would you
recommend. I would like to go wider on the back without altering
the wheel wells. What brand of tire looks/works well for the
street?
Thanks.
Dale
Re: [Chevelle-List] 70 SS wheels and tires size
I did this setup using Cragar SS rims with larger rims/tires on the rear and thinner onthe front. Used 15x7's on the front and 15x8's on the rear. Tires are Kelly Chargers, front - P215/70R15 rear - P275/60R15 You can see pictures of this setup here: http://home.attbi.com/~addss/chevelle.html and a larger pic here: http://home.attbi.com/~addss/ss-side2.jpg -- Jeff Fischer Lake Elmo, MN '71 Chevelle SS, 454, 4 spd http://home.attbi.com/~addss/chevelle.html At 09:22 PM 9/3/2002 -0500, you wrote: I bought a 70 Chevelle SS 454. I have the stock 14 rims, but would like to put the 15 inch Cragar SS 5-spoke mags on it. What width rims and tires would you recommend. I would like to go wider on the back without altering the wheel wells. What brand of tire looks/works well for the street? Thanks. Dale
RE: [Chevelle-List] 70 SS wheels and tires size
I put 17x8's all around. 275/40 on rear and 245/45 front. www.neagroup.com/chevelle.htm -Original Message-From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Dale FortneySent: Tuesday, September 03, 2002 10:23 PMTo: [EMAIL PROTECTED]Subject: [Chevelle-List] 70 SS wheels and tires size I bought a 70 Chevelle SS 454. I have the stock 14" rims, but would like to put the 15 inch Cragar SS 5-spoke mags on it. What width rims and tires would you recommend. I would like to go wider on the back without altering the wheel wells. What brand of tire looks/works well for the street? Thanks. Dale
Re: [Chevelle-List] 70 SS wheels and tires size
Now Craig, That looks cool ! Kind Regards André - Original Message - From: Craig A. Ellis To: '[EMAIL PROTECTED]' Sent: Wednesday, September 04, 2002 2:54 PM Subject: RE: [Chevelle-List] 70 SS wheels and tires size I put 17x8's all around. 275/40 on rear and 245/45 front. www.neagroup.com/chevelle.htm -Original Message-From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Dale FortneySent: Tuesday, September 03, 2002 10:23 PMTo: [EMAIL PROTECTED]Subject: [Chevelle-List] 70 SS wheels and tires size I bought a 70 Chevelle SS 454. I have the stock 14" rims, but would like to put the 15 inch Cragar SS 5-spoke mags on it. What width rims and tires would you recommend. I would like to go wider on the back without altering the wheel wells. What brand of tire looks/works well for the street? Thanks. Dale
RE: [Chevelle-List] 70 SS wheels and tires size
Thanks, Andre, I appreciate it. -Original Message-From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of TigerguttSent: Wednesday, September 04, 2002 10:56 AMTo: [EMAIL PROTECTED]Subject: Re: [Chevelle-List] 70 SS wheels and tires size Now Craig, That looks cool ! Kind Regards André - Original Message - From: Craig A. Ellis To: '[EMAIL PROTECTED]' Sent: Wednesday, September 04, 2002 2:54 PM Subject: RE: [Chevelle-List] 70 SS wheels and tires size I put 17x8's all around. 275/40 on rear and 245/45 front. www.neagroup.com/chevelle.htm -Original Message-From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Dale FortneySent: Tuesday, September 03, 2002 10:23 PMTo: [EMAIL PROTECTED]Subject: [Chevelle-List] 70 SS wheels and tires size I bought a 70 Chevelle SS 454. I have the stock 14" rims, but would like to put the 15 inch Cragar SS 5-spoke mags on it. What width rims and tires would you recommend. I would like to go wider on the back without altering the wheel wells. What brand of tire looks/works well for the street? Thanks. Dale
Re: [Chevelle-List] 70 SS wheels and tires size
Thank you. Dale - Original Message - From: Craig A. Ellis To: '[EMAIL PROTECTED]' Sent: Wednesday, September 04, 2002 7:54 AM Subject: RE: [Chevelle-List] 70 SS wheels and tires size I put 17x8's all around. 275/40 on rear and 245/45 front. www.neagroup.com/chevelle.htm -Original Message-From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Dale FortneySent: Tuesday, September 03, 2002 10:23 PMTo: [EMAIL PROTECTED]Subject: [Chevelle-List] 70 SS wheels and tires size I bought a 70 Chevelle SS 454. I have the stock 14" rims, but would like to put the 15 inch Cragar SS 5-spoke mags on it. What width rims and tires would you recommend. I would like to go wider on the back without altering the wheel wells. What brand of tire looks/works well for the street? Thanks. Dale
Re: [Chevelle-List] 70 SS wheels and tires size
Thank you. Dale - Original Message - From: Jeff Fischer To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, September 04, 2002 7:48 AM Subject: Re: [Chevelle-List] 70 SS wheels and tires size I did this setup using Cragar SS rims with larger rims/tires on the rear and thinner onthe front. Used 15x7's on the front and 15x8's on the rear. Tires are Kelly Chargers, front - P215/70R15rear - P275/60R15You can see pictures of this setup here: http://home.attbi.com/~addss/chevelle.html and a larger pic here: http://home.attbi.com/~addss/ss-side2.jpg--Jeff FischerLake Elmo, MN'71 Chevelle SS, 454, 4 spdhttp://home.attbi.com/~addss/chevelle.htmlAt 09:22 PM 9/3/2002 -0500, you wrote: I bought a 70 Chevelle SS 454. I have the stock 14" rims, but would like to put the 15 inch Cragar SS 5-spoke mags on it. What width rims and tires would you recommend. I would like to go wider on the back without altering the wheel wells. What brand of tire looks/works well for the street?Thanks.Dale
