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Vette(s): new gm performance engine(zz383/425),,borla exhaust system. about 400hp rwhp!baer track 13"brake front and rear.th700r4.
completly restored.
great car i superb condition.19" schott american wheels(new), new paint,superram injection,
hi
i have an 81 vette
i bought 18" wheels with 245/35 tires but i looks bad.
too much space between the body and rim.
do you think 20" is better or goto 245 /50 tires
pls help
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I don't know I would have to see a picture of both....................to make any kind of judgement. 80vettecanada 38438.3137037037
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I would go with 245/50 tires, but its really just a personal preference thing. Hopefully soon I'll be putting 17" wheels, with something close to 245/50 tires on my vette.
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383 Stroker, Holley MPFI, MSD Ignition, BTO 700R4, VBP Street/Slalom, Hooker Sidepipes with JCL Spiral Baffles, Corbeau A4s w/ Shark Bar and Simpson 5-Points, 17" AR TTII's, Kumho MX's
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383 Stroker, Holley MPFI, MSD Ignition, BTO 700R4, VBP Street/Slalom, Hooker Sidepipes with JCL Spiral Baffles, Corbeau A4s w/ Shark Bar and Simpson 5-Points, 17" AR TTII's, Kumho MX's
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Vette(s): 69 Conv #'s match 427, TKO-600/.64, 3.36HD-Posi, HT, T/T, PS, PB, PW, SP, Leather, Comp XE264HR & Roller Rockers & Lifters, Air-Gap RPM intake, Holley St Av 770 VS, MSD 6AL+Dist+Blaster SS, K&N, Jet-Hot Hooker Side-Pipes, Steeroids, Al Rad, Spal Fans
[QUOTE=Tumarr]I used 255/50/r17 tires for my 17" X 8 wheels with a 4.00" back space. I think for a 18" wheel, use a 255/45/r18.[/QUOTE]
tom is correct.. you want a 27" diameter tire..
255/60/15 255/55/16 255/50/17 255/45/18 are all 27"
255's are fine for up front but you can stuff 285's in the rear. You
need longer spring bolts to drop the rear of you car and it will close
the gap. As mentioned about, get a tire thats the same overall diameter
of your 15 tire.
Agree with Van Steel. I used 10 inch bolts in the rear and cut them to about 9 inches once the stance was adjusted. It just takes a few minutes.
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Just keep in mind, if you change the rear ride height to return the car to level with bigger tires, you will change the rear alignment. Not a problem as long as you have it aligned.
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I think im going to try
255/45/18 up front (27.04")
and
285/40/18 in back (26.98")
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Hey van steel, I bought some great offset trailing arms from good guy in Clearwater, I think his name was Dan...(at Van Steel)
, is that what I am going to need to "stuff" the 285s in? What is the backspacing going to be??
, is that what I am going to need to "stuff" the 285s in? What is the backspacing going to be??
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