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Old 01-08-2010, 08:08 PM   #1
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5.5/6.0 drop on 20's?

just had a question if any knows any of the troubles I'll run into running a 5.5/6.0 drop on 20's etc inner fenders, hood hinges....and if the back should be lower?
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Old 01-08-2010, 08:22 PM   #2
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Re: 5.5/6.0 drop on 20's?

depending on a tire size, I think youll be good up to a 28" tire
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Re: 5.5/6.0 drop on 20's?

i have a 68 with 22 in the front and rear with 295/30/22 and i have about two fingers clearance up front and plenty of space in the rear , i dont think 28 are possible though
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Old 01-13-2010, 03:00 AM   #4
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Re: 5.5/6.0 drop on 20's?

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i have a 68 with 22 in the front and rear with 295/30/22 and i have about two fingers clearance up front and plenty of space in the rear , i dont think 28 are possible though
can you post a pic?
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Old 01-13-2010, 04:20 AM   #5
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i have a 68 with 22 in the front and rear with 295/30/22 and i have about two fingers clearance up front and plenty of space in the rear , i dont think 28 are possible though
your running a 27" tire now, and with two fingers a 28" tire is only going 1/2" bigger on the half. i would say no problem with the correct wheel backspacing
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Old 01-15-2010, 09:15 PM   #6
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Re: 5.5/6.0 drop on 20's?

thanks for the help guys I love this site! atgilford is going to send me the pics and I'll post them as soon as I get them.
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Old 01-20-2010, 03:06 PM   #7
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Re: 5.5/6.0 drop on 20's?

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Old 01-20-2010, 03:43 PM   #8
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Re: 5.5/6.0 drop on 20's?

atgilford... do you have the specs for your wheels? (BS?)
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Old 01-21-2010, 03:15 AM   #9
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Re: 5.5/6.0 drop on 20's?

I seance some informative dialog coming
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