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Tubbed61 09-24-2007 11:43 PM

5" front drop
 
Hello Everyone
What is the largest diameter tire you can put on the front of a 73 that has been dropped 5" ?
Will i need to modify the inner fenders?
thank you
Lonnie

knightlife 09-25-2007 02:46 AM

Re: 5" front drop
 
if you dont like rubbing, either shave the inners way the hell down, or just take em out entirely. I'm thinkin a 45 or 50 series tire would fit, but I could be wrong, usually am :/

powder2 09-25-2007 10:18 AM

Re: 5" front drop
 
i am runing a 255/35/20 and still had to cut the inner fender whells cause of rubbing

Malo83 09-25-2007 03:12 PM

Re: 5" front drop
 
A lot will depend on the width of the rim and the Back Space, what size rim you gonna run?

bigblock79 09-25-2007 09:35 PM

Re: 5" front drop
 
on my 79 dd iam runing 255/70/15 on front and 285/70/15 on the back and i got 3in drop spindale and 2 coils

knightlife 09-25-2007 10:18 PM

Re: 5" front drop
 
definately gonna have to cut or remove the inner fenders...past that you ballin breh...

Tubbed61 09-25-2007 11:57 PM

I was thinking
 
I was thinking of running a 255R60/15 or a 245R60/15
I have NO Idea what back space to use on a rim...any Help?
Thanks
Lonnie

slugish 09-26-2007 10:39 PM

Re: 5" front drop
 
Im maxed out at 255x50x17 on front with a 5.5 in drop/ rubs when turned sharpely but live with it . tubalar control arms may help


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