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Join Date: Jun 2009
Location: Olds, Alberta, Canada
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Rim and Tire size on 2 1/2" - 4" drop?
One thing I didn't do in my exitement when I started my build, is take tire-to-fender measurements. Now she's all apart, and I'm almost to the point of needing my new rims/tires.
Front drop is via lowering spindles, and I used CPP front disc conversion kit - 3" backspacing recommeded. Rear drop is via lowering springs, Drum brakes. No fenders or box on yet. Do I have room for 16" front, 17" rear rims? Hadn't planned for low profile tires, although I do like the look. Photos and ideas? Thanks boys, Ron ![]() |
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Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: pontiac, illinois
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Re: Rim and Tire size on 2 1/2" - 4" drop?
I have 28" tall tires on 9.5" wide rims with a 2" front 4" rear drop with no problems. In fact i would like to lower it a little more. It has to much room between the tire and fender for my liking.
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Join Date: Jun 2009
Location: Olds, Alberta, Canada
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Re: Rim and Tire size on 2 1/2" - 4" drop?
Thanks
Any backspacing issues with front discs? |
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Location: Olds, Alberta, Canada
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Re: Rim and Tire size on 2 1/2" - 4" drop?
Also used my stock front springs, so some extra drop there too.
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Join Date: Jul 2001
Location: North Louisiana
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Re: Rim and Tire size on 2 1/2" - 4" drop?
I've got the same 2.5"/4" drop, 17x8s up front (with stock original springs), a 5" backspace and 255/50/17 tires. No clearance problems at all. In the rear I have 17x9.5" wheels, 5.5" backspace and 275/50.17 tires. No issues there either.
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Join Date: Jun 2009
Location: Olds, Alberta, Canada
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Re: Rim and Tire size on 2 1/2" - 4" drop?
Thanks Wynne, she's a beauty!
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