How wide in the rear
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JB2wheeler
FryeJ
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How wide in the rear
Ok, I am considering buying a '73 SS from a guy here in Maryland. I currently own and '69 El Camino and of course I am clear on the rim/tire fitment for 68-72 A-Body. Now that I have the 73 in my sights, I am curious as to how wide of a rim/tire combo can I run in the rear without any interference. On my current car, I have 15x10 with 295/50/15 tire. This is a look that I love and would love to know if anyone here has run anything similar. In fact, on a '73, I would really like to run an old school set of Cragars. Thoughts, ideas and even pictures greatly appreciated.
And for good measure, I have attached a picture of my El Camino. If anyone has an interest in it, let me know.
James in Bowie, MD[img][/img]
And for good measure, I have attached a picture of my El Camino. If anyone has an interest in it, let me know.
James in Bowie, MD[img][/img]
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Re: How wide in the rear
Anything that will fit on a 68/72 A body will fit a 73, and probably then some. BTW, welcome to the forum. JB
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JB2wheeler- G3GM Fanatic
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Re: How wide in the rear
yep you could probably fit a 305 or 315 easily in the rear on the 73.
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Re: How wide in the rear
I WILL ATEST TO THE 305 WORKING THATS WHAT I HAVE ON THERE NOW WITH NO CLEARENCE ISSUES
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Re: How wide in the rear
yep go look at the tire topic in the general discussion. That tire is equivalent to a 295/60/15
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Re: How wide in the rear
I have a 315 60 mickey t drag radial on a 10'' rim. no probs
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[img][/img]" />I'm running a Mickey T sportsman 29x12.5-15 on a 15x10 with 5.5 inch backspace. Â I know a 30" tall tire will fit, but I'm looking to see if I can go a little wider. Â As you can see I have a little more room. Might have to change to a 6in. offset to go any wider.
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" /> I'm sure most of you all know, running bias tires can get a little hairy. To remedy the sway caused with bias tires I run my air pressure at the maximum or a few pounds more. The rear sway bar really helps. It wasn't until a few years radial tires this wide weren't available. Hoosier and a few others now have radial tires above 10 inches wide, but they are pricey!
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