17 inch tires?
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Re: 17 inch tires?
How do you like the 17" rallys ?? Wish was closer the Second SE needs some wheels the rims that were on have rust thru from being buried up to the two bottom bolts in the grass after 20 years of sitting in a field ( floors also LOL )
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1977 Chevelle SE x2
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one Wild NON original
Anthony
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Re: 17 inch tires?
I really like the 17’s. They look even better in person. I probably need a little more sidewall and be 2”” lower all around. Someone before me must’ve put some taller or stiffer springs on it. My original ‘76 that I bought new never sat that high. Anyway , I feel like I made a good choice in wheels. Kinda period correct but custom at the same time
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Re: 17 inch tires?
Kewl I agree Lowering may Help will fit the look better I think just front drop springs should be good Back looks good I think
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1977 Chevelle SE x2
One Mild original
one Wild NON original
Anthony
Limey SE- Management
- Street Cred : 98
Re: 17 inch tires?
Thinking about 2” drop spindles in front. Would I have to change the springs too ??
76LagunaS3- G3GM Member
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Re: 17 inch tires?
I believe so BUT I havent done a drop with spindles just in past used lowering springs on front they were 2" Impala SS drop springs only lowered it around 1 and 3/8"
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1977 Chevelle SE x2
One Mild original
one Wild NON original
Anthony
Limey SE- Management
- Street Cred : 98
Re: 17 inch tires?
It is not necessary to change the springs with the 2" drop spindles. That was the premise , drop the car 2" and you still retain all the steering geometry. Basically , no re-alignment would be necessary.
But , if your running 40+ year old springs...change them.
Anyone can "chime" in if I'm off.......
But , if your running 40+ year old springs...change them.
Anyone can "chime" in if I'm off.......
impalamonte- G3GM Enthusiast
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Re: 17 inch tires?
impalamonte wrote:It is not necessary to change the springs with the 2" drop spindles. That was the premise , drop the car 2" and you still retain all the steering geometry. Basically , no re-alignment would be necessary. Â
But , if your running 40+ year old springs...change them.
Anyone can "chime" in if I'm off.......
I'm with you -- as I understood it, the whole point of drop spindles was so that you could get a lower stance without changing springs.
thatfnthing- Donating Member
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Re: 17 inch tires?
impalamonte wrote:It is not necessary to change the springs with the 2" drop spindles. That was the premise , drop the car 2" and you still retain all the steering geometry. Basically , no re-alignment would be necessary. Â
But , if your running 40+ year old springs...change them.
That's the Only reason I was thinking new springs is the age of springs if never replaced I just assumed you would replace the tired springs as well
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1977 Chevelle SE x2
One Mild original
one Wild NON original
Anthony
Limey SE- Management
- Street Cred : 98
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