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Elsie72 · 03-31-2005, 11:07 PM

I've got another vote for 275-60 15's on 8" rallys. Looks really good IMO. I think I'll look into 255's on front when these 235's wear out, but I've only got 500kms on them, so it could be a while

boxrodz · 03-31-2005, 11:58 PM

scoti-
Where on the LCA does your 18s rub? With the correct BS, I'm wondering if it's possible to tuck about an inch of tire at ride height. With a 3" dropped spindle and using a larger diameter wheel (larger outer loop), I thought it may clear the lip on the LCA. At full turn, I haven't yet checked the clearances on the LCA or other suspension pieces on how wide of a wheel I can run with a given BS. (I'm ignoring the inner fender issues for now.)

SCOTI · 04-01-2005, 09:18 AM

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Originally Posted by boxrodz

scoti-
Where on the LCA does your 18s rub? With the correct BS, I'm wondering if it's possible to tuck about an inch of tire at ride height. With a 3" dropped spindle and using a larger diameter wheel (larger outer loop), I thought it may clear the lip on the LCA. At full turn, I haven't yet checked the clearances on the LCA or other suspension pieces on how wide of a wheel I can run with a given BS. (I'm ignoring the inner fender issues for now.)

They rub @ close to full lock. They just rub farther in on the a-arm lip. My fronts are 18x8's w/5.25 bs. I feel 5" bs would work better & still keep the wheel tucked. Mine is tucked enough right now that I have no worries about hitting the outside fenderlip @ all w/approx 5-6" of front drop. I just can't turn the wheel too far ..... especially when backing into a parking spot (that's when it seems the worst).

03-31-2005, 11:07 PM	#26
Elsie72 Chinook Arch Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: High River, Alberta, Canada Posts: 218	I've got another vote for 275-60 15's on 8" rallys. Looks really good IMO. I think I'll look into 255's on front when these 235's wear out, but I've only got 500kms on them, so it could be a while Attached Images __________________ 1972 GMC 1500 Custom - Bought used by Grandpa in '74, currently back on the road after a long hiatus. Elsie's truck 2.5" dual exhaust with Hooker Aero Chambers Holley 670 Street Avenger Edelbrock Performer RPM on GMPP 290HP 350 ECE drop 3.5/5

03-31-2005, 11:58 PM	#27
boxrodz Until Seventy Times Seven Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Rocky Mountain Front Range Posts: 1,301	scoti- Where on the LCA does your 18s rub? With the correct BS, I'm wondering if it's possible to tuck about an inch of tire at ride height. With a 3" dropped spindle and using a larger diameter wheel (larger outer loop), I thought it may clear the lip on the LCA. At full turn, I haven't yet checked the clearances on the LCA or other suspension pieces on how wide of a wheel I can run with a given BS. (I'm ignoring the inner fender issues for now.) __________________ boxRODz 1983 C10 SWB Fleetside When two halves is gone, there's nuthin left. Two nothings is nuthin. That's mathematics son. You can argue with me but you can't argue with figures. Two half nothings is a whole nuthin...



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