E-Body Tire Combos

[Mpdlawdog]

Purchased from www.wheelsforless.com. Talk to Preston....he helped me out a ton!

thats who helped me with my rims!!

[shawge]

 I really like the way the LT-III wheels looked on Brads70, ntslgl1970, and peterro's cars.  I'm happy to report that Team3 LT-III 18x9.5, 5.5 BS with 275-35 Nitto 555 fit the fronts. The DrDiff stage 4 brakes increase the track by 3/16" per side, I rounded up to 1/4".  The wheels required two spots on the lower portion of the calipers to be filed in order to clear the rims.  You cannot see where it was filed when the wheels are on.

Rears are 18x10 5.25 BS with 285-40 Nitto 555.  Right now I can fit my fingers in between the tire and fender and there's about 5/8" between the tire and leaf spring.  Both front and rear fender lips were previously rolled.

Front:

[Mpdlawdog]

I really like the way the LT-III wheels looked on Brads70, ntslgl1970, and peterro's cars.  I'm happy to report that Team3 LT-III 18x9.5, 5.5 BS with 275-35 Nitto 555 fit the fronts. The DrDiff stage 4 brakes increase the track by 3/16" per side, I rounded up to 1/4".  The wheels required two spots on the lower portion of the calipers to be filed in order to clear the rims.  You cannot see where it was filed when the wheels are on.

Rears are 18x10 5.25 BS with 285-40 Nitto 555.  Right now I can fit my fingers in between the tire and fender and there's about 5/8" between the tire and leaf spring.  Both front and rear fender lips were previously rolled.

Front:

Pics of the whole car please..those are nice!!!

[brads70]

I really like the way the LT-III wheels looked on Brads70, ntslgl1970, and peterro's cars.  I'm happy to report that Team3 LT-III 18x9.5, 5.5 BS with 275-35 Nitto 555 fit the fronts. The DrDiff stage 4 brakes increase the track by 3/16" per side, I rounded up to 1/4".  The wheels required two spots on the lower portion of the calipers to be filed in order to clear the rims.  You cannot see where it was filed when the wheels are on.

Rears are 18x10 5.25 BS with 285-40 Nitto 555.  Right now I can fit my fingers in between the tire and fender and there's about 5/8" between the tire and leaf spring.  Both front and rear fender lips were previously rolled.

Looking great! Looking forward to pictures of the whole car with these on it! 

[Mpdlawdog]

still waiting

[djais1801]

Just ordered Mickey Thompson Sportsman S/T's 215 fronts and 275 rears

[whitewatersky]

Yesss!
finally heres my setup and pictures. I mounted them today:
American Racing Torque Thrust IIs with BFG g-force T/As
Front:  17x8" w/4" backspace and 245/45
Rear: 17x9.5"w/4.5" backspace and 275/40
Clearance is great all around

These two tires are roughly the same overall height at 25.7", and though I'd prefer 50s front and rear to fill the wheel wells a little more, and maybe give a slightly softer ride, you cant really find that size in a 17". Not with rubber that I like.
I hope you enjoy the look as much as I do.

MAN ! ! ! !
you really got me thinking with these pics...

I'm trying to decided what wheels to buy...

thanks for the pics and details

[whitewatersky]

I thought I posted in here already, but couldnt find it? Anyhow, I took this from my restomodification thread....

I ended up going with 18x10 Cragar 612 series S/S wheels. They are basically the same wheel as the standard S/S wheels except they are all aluminum and polished instead of chromed. They are MUCH lighter than the hybrid design. The fronts are the hybrid design and are 17x8 (4.5 BS - 38lbs a piece) with 255/45/r17s. The rears are 18x10 (5.25 BS - 24lbs a piece) with 285/40/r18. I went with a 68 B-body rear end with Dr. Diff's 1" offset kit. The tires are Nitto 555s and without the relocation kit - they would definitely rub. As it sits right now, they have a little less than 1" clearance between the wheel and the springs and ~.5" between the wheel and the lips. I also lowered the car 1" in the rear via Dr. Diff's relocation kit. After driving it, I would recommend 245 for the front OR an extra 1/4" of backspace. I have minor rubbing issues when turning and hitting bumps, which caused me to raise the front a little - I plan on rolling the front fenders to remedy this issue and lowering it back to where I want it. The rears have no problem whatsoever with the relocation, in fact I have room for a wider tire - I know a 295 will easily fit and I think with perfect backspacing a 315 will even fit. These pics are kind of old as I still didnt have my exhaust hooked up.....

looks cool.  - there's a few Cragar designs I like.

[Mpdlawdog]

Just put my rears on 275 50 17 on a 9.5 inch rim..5.25 back space....tight between the spring and tire but plenty of room from the fender...they are for sale by the way;)


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[JAS]

14x10 Cragar SST  3.75"bs L60-14 Polyglas GT, air shocks.

14x7 Cragar SST 3"bs G70-14 Polyglas GT, torsion bars adjusted up a little.

[Bucks70RT]

After reading through this thread more than a few times, taking many notes and sending a PM I decided on 265/40-18 on all fours and 18x9, 5.25 back space, 7mm offset on all fours. I had 16x7.5 and 255/50-16 on all fours before. I think 72bluNblu is right on the money suggesting 5.25 back space on a 9" rim. Thanks 72bluNblu. I have an inch clearance on front and back of each tire. My car is completely stock as far as suspension clearances. The new rims are U.S. Mag.

[Mpdlawdog]

WOW WHAT A DIFFERENCE
What model? 

[Bucks70RT]

1970 Challenger. Wheel is U.S. Mag, Standard U107

[dave73chally]

I really like the way the LT-III wheels looked on Brads70, ntslgl1970, and peterro's cars.  I'm happy to report that Team3 LT-III 18x9.5, 5.5 BS with 275-35 Nitto 555 fit the fronts. The DrDiff stage 4 brakes increase the track by 3/16" per side, I rounded up to 1/4".  The wheels required two spots on the lower portion of the calipers to be filed in order to clear the rims.  You cannot see where it was filed when the wheels are on.

Rears are 18x10 5.25 BS with 285-40 Nitto 555.  Right now I can fit my fingers in between the tire and fender and there's about 5/8" between the tire and leaf spring.  Both front and rear fender lips were previously rolled.

Front:

Pictures of the whole car yet??

[djais1801]

i got my Mickey Thompson Sportsmans mounted and cleaned. 275 60 15's rear and 215 70 15's in the front.