|
03-19-2009, 04:07:42 AM
|
#1
|
|
Member
Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: phoenix,AZ
Posts: 88
|
widest wheel tire combo
what is the widest tire/rim I can fit under my 79' after I mini tub it??? and do you guys have any pics of your 78-81's with nice FAT tires in the back and skinny's (3.5") up front. I want to run 15x10 or 15x12 in the back a 15x3.5 in the font
|
|
|
|
03-19-2009, 08:23:12 AM
|
#2
|
|
Lifetime Gold Member
Join Date: Dec 2003
Location: Alabama
Posts: 684
|
Search the scriptures...
|
|
|
|
|
03-19-2009, 09:19:06 AM
|
#3
|
|
Lifetime Gold Member
Join Date: Feb 2004
Location: Podunk, CT
Posts: 10,883
|
What mini tub kit are you going to use?
__________________
.
.
If I'm curt with you, it's because time is a factor here. I think fast, I talk fast, and I need you guys to act fast if you want to get out of this. So, pretty please, with sugar on top, clean the f'ing car.
I am the proud parent of a child whose self-esteem is sufficient that she doesn’t need me advertising her minor scholastic achievements on the bumper of my car
|
|
|
|
03-19-2009, 09:32:30 AM
|
#4
|
|
Veteran Member
Join Date: May 2006
Location: So. IL
Posts: 2,286
|
Just depends on how "mini" the tub is. You can fit a 10" in one anyway. If you can gain about 3" of clearance a 12" should be no problem.
|
|
|
|
|
03-19-2009, 05:17:32 PM
|
#5
|
|
Veteran Member
Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: Fredericksburg,Va
Posts: 1,451
|
Look around in this section for TNT's thread about him putting 315 drag radials on a stock wheel well'ed car and stock style rear suspension. That tire has 11 inches of tread width.
|
|
|
|
| Messages from Our Sponsors ! |
|
|
|
Awesome NastyZ28.com Merchandise !!
T-shirts, wearing apparel
Drinkware, Mouse Pads, Decals
|
|
|
03-19-2009, 05:27:44 PM
|
#6
|
|
Veteran Member
Join Date: Mar 2002
Location: 07882, NJ
Posts: 2,020
|
I just got a parts car that has 17x11 rear wheels with 315/35 tires in stock wheel well on the rear. Haven't pulled them to check back space yet, but the fit nice. They are very close on the inside and previous owner "massaged" the seat belt hump.
I might take and put them on my 80 just to see how it looks/rides.
Joe
__________________
1980 camaro, 3.73 posi, was 3150 pounds w/sbc/th350, now pending L92/6L90
|
|
|
|
|
03-19-2009, 07:06:32 PM
|
#7
|
|
L. G. M. Moderator
Join Date: Sep 2003
Location: Bellevue, MI.
Posts: 3,136
|
I have 315-60s on my car now, but I am thinking on going back to the 295-65s this season.....
15x8 w/ 4 1/2" b.s., lip rolled and slight trimming off the shock mounts...
315s
295s
Do you need more tre than this ?
I would save my $$$ and put it somewhere else in the car vs the mini tub job........
__________________
1970 RS Z28 427 Small Block, 4 speed, Nitrous is out, twins going in....
Last edited by BADBLACKZ : 03-19-2009 at 07:14:37 PM.
|
|
|
|
|
03-19-2009, 07:06:51 PM
|
#8
|
|
Veteran Member
Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: REIDSVILLE,NC
Posts: 1,027
|
Quote:
|
Originally Posted by crsaz
what is the widest tire/rim I can fit under my 79' after I mini tub it??? and do you guys have any pics of your 78-81's with nice FAT tires in the back and skinny's (3.5") up front. I want to run 15x10 or 15x12 in the back a 15x3.5 in the font
|
i have 15x10's on my 80 w5.5 bs w/a7/16 spacer on the pass, side nothing on driver side w/275-60-15 m/t drag radials  |
|
|
|
|
03-19-2009, 08:09:25 PM
|
#9
|
|
Veteran Member
Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: East Brunswick, New Jersey
Posts: 164
|
Quote:
|
Originally Posted by crsaz
what is the widest tire/rim I can fit under my 79' after I mini tub it??? and do you guys have any pics of your 78-81's with nice FAT tires in the back and skinny's (3.5") up front. I want to run 15x10 or 15x12 in the back a 15x3.5 in the font
|
I'm running 15x12 in back and 15x5 front. Here's some pics.
 |
|
|
|
|
03-19-2009, 11:11:06 PM
|
#10
|
|
Veteran Member
Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: Owego NY
Posts: 1,004
|
I have yet to race with the 315s but I think they will work fine. I'll find out April 4th! I did roll the outer lip some more. Nothing touches when the suspension travels. The radial is a rugged tire and it does not move around like a slick.
A 10 inch wheel is a must if you want to get the job done. It has shown noticeable gains over the 8" on my ride. I wish the 12" would fit.
__________________
1980 Z28, 23* 409 SBC on Spray,Glide,3030 lbs Stock Suspension with 275 Radials. 1.25 - 5.22 @ 134mph.
Videos http://www.youtube.com/user/Yerluzin
Mike Thompson,TNT Performance X275
|
|
|
|
|
03-20-2009, 02:12:32 AM
|
#11
|
|
Veteran Member
Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: FLA
Posts: 1,172
|
325/50/15s stock wheel wells 2inch drop springs centerline telstars 4inch backspace.
__________________
78 Camaro,3550,555,NA,on 93,4500
Driven 75 mile round trip to the track.
1.36 275/60s street radials
6.10 @111.8
9.63 @137.7
1.58 275/60s soft leave on 91 octane pumpgas
6.36 @112.2 MPH
9.88 @138.1 MPH
Best 60ft 1.331
|
|
|
|
|
03-20-2009, 04:53:39 AM
|
#12
|
|
Veteran Member
Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: REIDSVILLE,NC
Posts: 1,027
|
Quote:
|
Originally Posted by jaywill
i have 15x10's on my 80 w5.5 bs w/a7/16 spacer on the pass, side nothing on driver side w/275-60-15 m/t drag radials |
THEY TUCK REAL GOOD I THINK 
ABOUT A 1/2" FROM SPRINGS
|
|
|
|
| Thread Tools |
| Display Modes |
 Linear Mode
|
Posting Rules
|
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts
HTML code is Off
|
|
|
|
