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48 -5 PU · 08-16-2004, 06:42 PM

have 48 5 window deluxe shortbed PU with
custom frame, 69 chevelle posi 336 rear end,79 trans-am front end with 454 big block
Want to use amerian torque II wheels
need some guide on how large dia size, width, inset & tire size could be used comfortably.Also what size difference between the front & rear would look the best; have adjustable shocks rear & 2"dropped spindles
Everything is in assembly now.

Heatwave · 08-17-2004, 12:36 PM

I have all the same questions! I spoke with a fellow at the local Discount Tire store, he said just bring it in and they can do all the measurements for me. So if you can get it to a tire shop that would be the easy way out. I'm taking this route

Fred T · 08-17-2004, 10:01 PM

Heatwave's on the right track. Let the pros check it for you. All that I can add is that it starts getting tough with tires over 8" wide. In today's world, that's downright skinny.

solidaxel · 09-05-2004, 12:10 PM

When you have the rear tires and wheels in place PLEASE take a photo fo the rear wheel and fender with the MAX tire and wheel. I want to see how noticable the tire is off set in the wheel well to the front.
Thanks

08-16-2004, 06:42 PM	#1
48 -5 PU Registered User Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 3	max wheel & tire size ? have 48 5 window deluxe shortbed PU with custom frame, 69 chevelle posi 336 rear end,79 trans-am front end with 454 big block Want to use amerian torque II wheels need some guide on how large dia size, width, inset & tire size could be used comfortably.Also what size difference between the front & rear would look the best; have adjustable shocks rear & 2"dropped spindles Everything is in assembly now.

08-17-2004, 12:36 PM	#2
Heatwave Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Sanger, Texas Posts: 132	I have all the same questions! I spoke with a fellow at the local Discount Tire store, he said just bring it in and they can do all the measurements for me. So if you can get it to a tire shop that would be the easy way out. I'm taking this route __________________ 1955 Chevy Series 1

08-17-2004, 10:01 PM	#3
Fred T Cantankerous Geezer Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Bel Aire, KS Posts: 6,264	Heatwave's on the right track. Let the pros check it for you. All that I can add is that it starts getting tough with tires over 8" wide. In today's world, that's downright skinny. __________________ Fred There is no such thing as too much cam...just not enough engine.

09-05-2004, 12:10 PM	#4
solidaxel Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Cactus Patch So. Az Posts: 4,749	When you have the rear tires and wheels in place PLEASE take a photo fo the rear wheel and fender with the MAX tire and wheel. I want to see how noticable the tire is off set in the wheel well to the front. Thanks __________________ 53 TuTone Extended Cab 350 4-Spd 3:08 (SOLD) 53 Chevy Moldy pearl green ZZ-4 4L60E 9" 3:25 55 GMC 1st Black Mll (ZZ4) ZZ6 TKO 600 5 sp 3:73 62 Solidaxle Corvette Roman Red (327 340hp 4spd 3:36) C4 & C5 suspension tube chassis LS 3 4L70E 65 Corvette Coupe 327 350hp 4spd 4:11 78 Black Silverado SWB (350/350) 5.3 & 4L60E 3:42 2000 S-Type 3.0 (wife cruiser) 2003 GMC SCSB 5.3 4L60E 3:42



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