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    Offline Haney

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    295/50's are on.... What do you guys think?
    « on: March 02, 2008 - 09:32:56 PM »
    This weekend, I mounted a pair of 295/50-15 BFGs on a pair of 10" (5.5" BS) Rallyes.  I put them on the car and rolled it out for some photo's.  This has a standard e-body rear under the car. Right now the tires just barely touch the leafs. I have and plan on installing a B-body rear with Dr. Diffs kit, so the wheels will go in 3/4" on each side with the use of a 1/4" spacer or so for leaf clearance and the car will sit about 1" - 1.5" lower in the back.  After I get the mods done, do you guys think the car will have a good stance or will it look too chunky?   

    Thanks for any opinions.....

    « Last Edit: March 02, 2008 - 09:35:16 PM by Haney »
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    Offline GoodysGotaCuda

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    Re: 295/50's are on.... What do you guys think?
    « Reply #1 on: March 02, 2008 - 09:35:59 PM »
    patch looks good, they are a little short of a tire. if you're okay with not too much rake it'll fill up nice!
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    Re: 295/50's are on.... What do you guys think?
    « Reply #2 on: March 02, 2008 - 09:36:18 PM »
    I think the fatter tires look good. :2thumbs:
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    Re: 295/50's are on.... What do you guys think?
    « Reply #3 on: March 02, 2008 - 09:36:22 PM »
    They look great, just worried about hitting the 1/4 until you move them in :thumbsup:
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    Re: 295/50's are on.... What do you guys think?
    « Reply #4 on: March 02, 2008 - 09:39:38 PM »
    How tall are those tires? What gear you running? just curious    Car looks nice :2thumbs:
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    Re: 295/50's are on.... What do you guys think?
    « Reply #5 on: March 02, 2008 - 09:41:58 PM »
    Thanks for all the comments.....  As you can tell, this thing is a ways from going down the road, so hitting the quarters is not a problem.  I am going to get this situated out before putting in the driveline.....

    Where can I get some good spacers at?  Also, I have a question about spacers.  The center of the axle helps center the wheel.  If I use a 1/4" to 3/8" spacer, the wheel will not be able to get up on the axle pilot.  Will this matter?
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    Re: 295/50's are on.... What do you guys think?
    « Reply #6 on: March 02, 2008 - 09:42:15 PM »
    26.7" tall
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    Offline Haney

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    Re: 295/50's are on.... What do you guys think?
    « Reply #7 on: March 02, 2008 - 09:44:30 PM »
    Goody is right....  The only gear I have right now is a set of 3.91's.   Will most likely be too much for that short of a tire.  I will just have to see how it all plays out....  I traded for the 3.91s when I thought I would be running 275/60s.
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    Re: 295/50's are on.... What do you guys think?
    « Reply #8 on: March 02, 2008 - 09:50:20 PM »
    http://www.keislerauto.com/tools/mopar_analyzer_5sp.html

    keisler has a speed analyzer that you put in tire size and rear gear.  :ylsuper:

    at 3000 rpms you will be running 61 mph...
    « Last Edit: March 02, 2008 - 09:53:50 PM by thedodgeboys »
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    Re: 295/50's are on.... What do you guys think?
    « Reply #9 on: March 03, 2008 - 01:07:29 AM »
    I like the look of the 295 /50 on the rear with the car lowered it will look killer
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    Re: 295/50's are on.... What do you guys think?
    « Reply #10 on: March 03, 2008 - 07:01:33 AM »
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    I like the look of the 295 /50 on the rear with the car lowered it will look killer


     :iagree:  Am a BIG fan of the fat tires with lowered body look. I got my 1/4 spacers at PepBoys. 

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    Re: 295/50's are on.... What do you guys think?
    « Reply #11 on: March 03, 2008 - 10:53:45 AM »
    After looking at the car again AND looking at pictures of E-bodies with 275/60's (Especially Carlwalski's Challenger), I am thinking about switching gears here.....

    I am thinking about getting a set of 275's and putting them on a 15x8 Rallyes.  The disadvantage is that they are just a little less wide, but there are many advantages:

    1. Can use the stock E-body rear without modification (will not have to purchase Dr. Diff kit or install B-rear)
    2. Can use stock OEM swaybar without any mods to mounting pads
    3. No spacers required

    The only question now is should I used a stock 15x8 with 4.5 BS or should I get a custom rallye with 5" BS.  This car has repo quarters on it so the lip is much wider than stock quarters.  I am thinking with the custom BS, I can then clear the lip without any trouble with 257's and adjust my ride height where ever I want it.  I have enough room now to use the 5" and it will still leave me greater than 1/4" clearance to my springs.

    What do you guys think?
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    Re: 295/50's are on.... What do you guys think?
    « Reply #12 on: March 03, 2008 - 12:08:45 PM »
    the 275 60 is aan easy fit , a lot of guys use them on E bodys
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    Re: 295/50's are on.... What do you guys think?
    « Reply #13 on: March 03, 2008 - 03:48:39 PM »
    Am I thinking about this correctly.....

    If I get a 15x8 Rallye with 4.5" BS and use a 275/60 BFG that has an advertised Section Width of 11" on a 8" rim, then the distance from the mounting flange in-ward toward the springs would be:

    8" Rim / 2 = 4".  Since the BS is 4.5 then the flange is moved outward .5"

    So, 11" Section Width / 2 = 5.5" (center of tire)

    Move this out by the .5" will give you 6".   SO, if I wanted to run this tire/wheel combo, then I would need at least 6.25" of measured clearance from drum face to suspension.  Likewise, I would need 5"+ from the drum face to the quarter panel lip to clear (11-6= 5")

    Is this right?

    « Last Edit: March 03, 2008 - 03:52:23 PM by Haney »
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    Re: 295/50's are on.... What do you guys think?
    « Reply #14 on: March 03, 2008 - 04:03:34 PM »
    here is an old pic of my 15*8 with 4inch back and 27/60/15's fits easy....

    second pick is the 3/4 relo and b body rear 28*12.5*15's  ..... no spacers at all.... equivilant to 295/50/15's ... I can go alittle bigger with the car lowered even.......  :bigsmile: 325/50's are next. 

    wow has 4+ years gone by quik just by looking at the photos..........  :scared:       
    « Last Edit: March 03, 2008 - 04:07:02 PM by StRoKer »
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