THE rear wheel & tire to use (pics)
10-23-2008, 10:19 PM
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THE rear wheel & tire to use (pics)
Just got my new tires put on, 325/50/15's on 15"x10" wheels at a 6.5" BS. Took a really heavy hammer, but that was all. I suppose it should have more room and cut off the bump stop, but it's good for now.
Comparing width with the old 275/50/15's: http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f3...t82z/Tires.jpg
Shot from back: http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f3...2z/Tires02.jpg
Side shot: http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f3...2z/Tires03.jpg
Comparing width with the old 275/50/15's: http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f3...t82z/Tires.jpg
Shot from back: http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f3...2z/Tires02.jpg
Side shot: http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f3...2z/Tires03.jpg
10-24-2008, 04:46 PM
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Re: THE rear wheel & tire to use (pics)
so what control arm are you using and how far is the tire from it? I could really do for a set of those meats for track visits. Probably waaaaay too much tire for me, but i have so much room in the wheel wells, its a shame not to use it.
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ahh i see the control arm in the pic, how did it miss that? They should fit like a glove! I may have to pick up a set next spring
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ahh i see the control arm in the pic, how did it miss that? They should fit like a glove! I may have to pick up a set next spring
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10-24-2008, 05:32 PM
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Re: THE rear wheel & tire to use (pics)
325!... holy christ... that is a FAT F'ING tire... looks like just millimeters from the control arm...
10-24-2008, 09:42 PM
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10-25-2008, 03:32 PM
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Re: THE rear wheel & tire to use (pics)
It's about 1/2 inch away from the LCA, just a little on the tight side of fitting. I just don't know how so many people use a 5.5" backspace on 10" wide wheels, that would put my tires much too far out to be correct.
10-25-2008, 03:43 PM
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