HA HA HA!!! I wouldn't want to look wimpy in front of my
Chevelle brethren! If you're trying to bait me, it's working!
Seriously though, that tire size calculator says you need a 10 rim
for 285/30, but I went to the BFG site and they say a 9.5 rim is
ok. So that could work! Wallet permitting of course.
Seems like any 18 inch tire will be pricey.
What rim width does a ZR-1 run up front Clint?
-Matt
At 12:32 PM 6/21/2005, Clint Hooper wrote:
I've
run both 285/30/18 and 285/35/18's on my ZR-1's. I preferred the 285/30's
for performance work and the 285/35's for a better ride. The 285/30's are
quite a bit shorter and IMO,would look awesome on the front if paired
with rear 315/30/18's. However,if you choose to wimp out,you could run
the 275/35/18 295/35/18 combo.g
Clint Hooper
HH Custom,owner
1969 El Camino ProTourer
2001 H-D FLHR custom bagger
http://dalesplace.com/misc/friends/clint/clint_hooper.htm
- Original Message -
From: Matthew Post
Thanks, but I actually searched on Google and found some pictures of that
Camino. It's not that I don't believe you. ;-) I don't
think my car is lower than that...probably about the same without gas in
it.
When I ran the 315/30/18 tire on one of those online tire size
calculators, it came up shorter (less diameter) than the 275/35/18 I was
going to run up front. Are those calculators reliable?
So for a slight rake forward, I guess I'd have to run 285/30s with the
315s?
At 11:10 AM 6/21/2005, you wrote:
Oh,ye
of little faith. I doubt your car will be lower than Keith's 70 Camino.
Want me to send you some photos of that car?
Clint Hooper
HH Custom,owner
1969 El Camino ProTourer
2001 H-D FLHR custom bagger
http://dalesplace.com/misc/friends/clint/clint_hooper.htm
- Original Message -
From: Matthew Post
I think I need to see a 315 tire on a Chevelle in person. I've seen
pictures, but I haven't seen any that look as low and tucked under as I
think mine will be. Guess that means I need to hit some car shows
this summer!
Speaking of which, I know the So Cal Chevelle Camino Club show is coming
up in July (are there any members on this list?), but do any of the So
Cal folks here know of any other shows? I missed the April Super
Chevy show.
Thanks,
Matt
At 05:04 PM 6/20/2005, Clint Hooper wrote:
I
looked over Keith Anderson's 70 SS El Camino and some guy from Chicago's
70 SS Chevelle. Both had 17x11 rear wheels with 315 tires and both had
nice fits. Neither looked very tight to me.
Clint Hooper
HH Custom,owner
1969 El Camino ProTourer
2001 H-D FLHR custom bagger
http://dalesplace.com/misc/friends/clint/clint_hooper.htm
- Original Message -
From: Matthew Post
Thanks Clint. That is good to know. I don't remember
where I heard that about the Baers.
You bring up a good point. I guess I can always add spacers if
the backspacing is too much..that is, of course, if the overall width
is okay. That's why I'm leaning toward a 10 instead of bigger
for the rear. I want them nice and tucked under the fender anyway.
Cheers,
Matt
At 04:14 PM 6/20/2005, Clint Hooper wrote:
To the best of my knowledge,Matt,installing
rear Baer disc brakes will not increase the track width. I've sold many
sets of Baer rear kits and it has never been a problem. As for
backspacing,always err on the liberal side. Too much can easily be
corrected but too little means new wheels.
You've spent too much on that car to get conservative now.
Clint Hooper
HH Custom,owner
1969 El Camino ProTourer
2001 H-D FLHR custom bagger
http://dalesplace.com/misc/friends/clint/clint_hooper.htm
- Original Message -
From: Matthew Post
Probably wise to play it conservative on the rear tire until
everything gets settled in. I'm running the Baer brakes, which I
hear require additional backspacing. So, I want to try for 6
in the rear and 5.5 to 5.75 in the front. I didn't
realize I could go with as much as 6 in front. That might not
be a bad idea for extra outer fender lip clearance. Of course, I
plan to measure many, many times over before I actually order the
wheels. The thought of it makes me nervous. That would be one
expensive screw up. Although, my local tire guys says if he orders
them, he'll exchange them if they don't fit. Might have to take him
up on that!
Thanks for the advice and I'll definitely let you know when I have
some pictures!
-Matt
At 12:38 PM 6/20/2005, Clint Hooper wrote:
I've only seen that combo on late model
Corvettes so far,Matt. No reason it wouldn't work on a 68-72,though.
However,your idea sounds like it would also work and look great. With the
Global West tubular a-arms,you can run upwards of 6 backspacing on
the front. That much backspacing also reduces the scrub radius too,which
is always a good thing. On those rear 18x10's,my suggestion for
backspacing would be around 5.75-6. And FWIW,you could still
run the 315/30/18's on those 10 rims if you wanted to.
I want to see pictures when you get that wicked
combo.g
Clint Hooper
HH Custom,owner
1969
