E-Body Tire Combos

[dakota]

Thanks much for the detailed response, particularly on the torsion bars.  The drop spindles and the adjustable control arms that might have to go with them are a $1000 decision.  The torsion bars upgrade looks like a much better alternative.

[Mopar Mitch]

Dakota -- don't be afraid of bigger Torsion Bars... the Firm Feel 1.12 are just fine, but you could go with their readily available 1.18 diamters.... and you'll be amazingly satisfied. I run the maximum 1.24" diameters that fit inside the hex opening (rated at 425#/inch)... yes for competition purposes, but A-OK on the street/highways.... of course, to always avoid extreme rough roads or just drive more slowly over them.

[Aracer]

 Watch out for too fat a tire on the front, or all 4's for rotation.
     Stock sway bar Cudas get sluggish wheel response from a tire that would fit on a 1" wider rim. I know on a 112" vs 108", a longer chassis can also use bigger.
      Example:    9" wide 17" mag on the cuda front will weigh more and steer sloppier on country S-turns than the 8" x 17" Rally.
      The back tires will cause over steer on freeway on ramps, if more than 1" taller. If the front tires are not tightly stretched, the max rated speed will be slower too.
       It's up to the individual to decide what they expect. I miss the extra sidewall bulge for flat protection, but the new stuff handles better. And I noticed all the new H.P.U.S. and import cars have the wheel sticking out more than tire. I see a lot of new gouged mags lately.

[Mustardbucket]

Fronts- 255/40/17 hankook ventus on 17x8 4.5" BS good clearance

Rears- 275/35/18 hankook ventus on 18x9.5 5.25 BS and. 25" spacer and longer studs, about 1/4" clearance to leaf, I have mixed feelings on the rears and will be looking at offset shackles and other options along with taller tires. Tie guy thought it looked great, but I'm on the fence. O- ridler 695 rims

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[Mustardbucket]

Y are my pics sideways? Grrr

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[73440]

If your phone camera program is like mine on the Samsung galaxy, the photo rotation taken can vary depending on how the phone is oriented, that can be overridden by twisting the phone to align the camera symbol on the screen.
I usually don't worry about it and just rotate the taken picture if needed later.

[jim.k]

ok. from all the reading here , for my  73 cuda with stock suspension (so far) I am thinking
about these sizes  ,  and I will have to move the springs over with e body rear ?  then I will do what is needed to get the stance where I want it.

front - 245/45 r17 tires on 17x8 rims with 4.25 bs

rears- 275/40 r17 tires on 17x9 rims with 5.0 bs

[Cudaragtop]

ok. from all the reading here , for my  73 cuda with stock suspension (so far) I am thinking
about these sizes  ,  and I will have to move the springs over with e body rear ?  then I will do what is needed to get the stance where I want it.

front - 245/45 r17 tires on 17x8 rims with 4.25 bs

rears- 275/40 r17 tires on 17x9 rims with 5.0 bs

Front 245/45R17 17"x8" 4.5" BS
Rear 275/40R17 17"x9" 5.0" BS
On my 70 Cuda with stock suspension. No modifications needed.

[jim.k]

that's just what im looking for. 
just have to settle on what style rims . might go with nitto 555 tires. had a set on a 2000 firebird formula and liked them.

[jim.k]

got the new wheels and tires. now gotta work on getting the front end lower. 





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[HP2]

Looks like there is no engine in there, but judging from the headers, there is.

You can start by loosening the lower control arm mounting nut, then turning down the torsion bar adjusters.

[jim.k]

Going to order new t bars and a complete front end kit and go from there.  27 1/2 inches from ground to fender lip. Lol. Obviously it was raised at some point. In its life

[Aracer]

I bought the 1970 center caps for mine. The light paint is a closer match to aluminum. I don't have to worry about correctness, since it's a Customized Cuda. New 1970 grill and header in the shed, waiting for summer.

[Newell33]

Front 245/45R17 17"x8" 4.5" BS
Rear 275/40R17 17"x9" 5.0" BS
On my 70 Cuda with stock suspension. No modifications needed.

Very nice car and tire combination!  I'm looking at the exact same sizes, but with American Racing Torque Thrust style wheels (AR105M).  If I go with 17x9 in the rear, the only backspacing available is 5.94 inches.  Do you remember if your wheels were exactly 5.0 backspacing on the rear?  If so, how much clearance do you have in between the rear spring and tire?  I'm afraid if I lose almost an inch I might have issues with rubbing. 

Thanks!
Josh