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07-17-2018 #1Registered User
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Is there an optimal tire height in relation to lowering the car? (A-Body)
It's a tough thing to set the ideal drop in ride height. And while coilovers and drop spindles do help, I can see it being an issue if the tires are too tall. So my questions are:
1. What is the ideal drop for a street driven A-body
2. What would be the recommended tire height for this drop? (to avoid hitting the top of the inner fender)
3. Is 275/40/18 (26.6") too tall for a 2-3" drop?
Thank you!
Edit: 70-72 A Body
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07-17-2018 #2What year A-body?
07-17-2018 #3Registered User- Join Date
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07-17-2018 #4Registered User- Join Date
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I won't use a front tire taller than 26" on a lowered 64-72 A-body but that's just me. IMO, a 275/35/18 would be more preferable.
07-18-2018 #5Registered User- Join Date
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Why is that? Strictly for looks, or performance wise?
Personally, anything smaller than 26” doesn’t look like it fills out the wheel well from the side view. Kinda looks like a big person with super small feet. But lowering the car does make it look a little better in comparison to stock height
07-18-2018 #6Registered User- Join Date
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Ok, lower your car 2" or more, in the front, then add a 27" tall/275 width tire and tell us how that works for you.
07-18-2018 #7Registered User- Join Date
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I’m a bit better at detecting sarcasm than I am on working with cars. All I asked was why do you prefer a tire smaller than 26”. If you’re trying to say that anything taller won’t work, just say it. I don’t want to waste money just to find out that it won’t work. This is exactly why I made this post. Not here to argue, but to get information.
07-18-2018 #8