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dioismyhero
01-14-2008, 09:03 AM
after months of research i found a wheel tire combination i like (budget included) i wanted 17 inch wheels but i didnt want really low profile tires, this is what i came up with! i figured some one could find it helpful for project!!!

this is my project....


Car: 1972 chevelle ss clone

Wheel Make: american eagle

Wheel Model:211

Front Size:17x8

Front Backspace: 4 inch

Rear Size:17x9.5

Rear Backspace: 5.5 inch

Front Tire Size:255.50.17 nitto 450

Rear Tire Size:275.50.17 nitto 450

Suspension mods: stock big block moog springs stock rear springs

there is no motor or trans or hood so its sits high in the front, and the car is on jackstands on the drivers side so its not level

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2008/01/chevellewheels1-1.jpg
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2008/01/chevellewheels2-1.jpg
Rantheman
01-14-2008, 04:01 PM
nice doesn't look half bad with a 50 series
Tom 72RS/SS
01-14-2008, 04:11 PM
Sweeet! You did good.
Tony_SS
01-14-2008, 06:23 PM
I have the EXACT tires on my car now. I think they are perfect for a big A-body car like your Chevelle... but for my smaller 79 Monte, they are too big. Sooooo if anyone wants them they are for sale!
dioismyhero
01-15-2008, 07:25 AM
nice doesn't look half bad with a 50 series

thanks, it took me a while to come up with the combo, the 40/45 series just seemed a little too small, they would probably look good if the car was lowered but mines going to ride stock, so i went with a muscle car look but still with the modern wheels,
dioismyhero
01-15-2008, 07:36 AM
I have the EXACT tires on my car now. I think they are perfect for a big A-body car like your Chevelle... but for my smaller 79 Monte, they are too big. Sooooo if anyone wants them they are for sale!

yes stance is the key! that is one sweet monte carlo! i dont belive i've seen one that year with t-tops! i'm a monte carlo man at heart, had an 84 ls in highschool, a guy hit me and totaled it but now its a big bad boy at the local dirt track... :box2: love the way those cars ride! i will own another one! if a grandnational doesnt get to me first
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