70 chevelle - biggest tires - no mods - what's the combo?

[mcfadyen72]

looking to get new rims.
i have heard guys getting 305's on a stock chevelle.
i am on a budget so no $500 a rim money here.
i am thinking of running 18" rims, maybe 17" if i run out of money.
what width rim, offset and backspace do i need?
thanks

[mcfadyen72]

anyone?

[JustinB]

I have a couple options for you if you would like to give me a call.

[buickfunnycar.com]

Driverzinc set me up too...my car is original without tubs and stock wheelhouse mouldings.

Fronts: 18x9 (5.5" b/s) 275/35's
Rears: 18x10 (5.75" b/s) 305/35 drag radials

No issues whatsoever...
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[srh3trinity]

Driverzinc set me up too...my car is original without tubs and stock wheelhouse mouldings.

Fronts: 18x9 (5.5" b/s) 275/35's
Rears: 18x10 (5.75" b/s) 305/35 drag radials

No issues whatsoever...
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https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2010/04/DSC00451-1.jpg

Go with something similar to those specs. That car looks great!

[mcfadyen72]

looks nice. but like i said. i don't have $2000 to spend on rims. more like $2000 maybe for rims AND tires.

[JustinB]

I will find you something in your budget. Give me a call tomorrow.

[PRRC]

Check our web site. We have a couple of options that will meet your budget.I would look at the Rocket Boost. Very nice looking wheels and budget friendly.
Tim
looks nice. but like i said. i don't have $2000 to spend on rims. more like $2000 maybe for rims AND tires.

[1bad87ss]

Will these work? I bought these for my 70 Monte but the guy didn't like custom wheels and he wanted the rally's...YUK..
These are brand new and there is a spare rear wheel with a small nick in it. I can get more pics if interested.

[buickfunnycar.com]

looks nice. but like i said. i don't have $2000 to spend on rims. more like $2000 maybe for rims AND tires.

Call Jon or Justin @ www.driverzinc.com ,they'll hook you up.:yum:

[brans72]

Driverz Inc only way to Roll!

[buickfunnycar.com]

Driverz Inc only way to Roll!

They pay you to say that too,lol...

[JustinB]

They pay you to say that too,lol...

LOL!!! Thanks guys!!:cheers:

[DriverzInc]

John,
Those photos look AWESOME. I like the side shot, from down low... that's a "DriverzInc angle" right there if I ever saw one. Can we use it for our website? If so email it to [email protected].

Thanks dude!

[gmorris]

On my '69 315's on 12" wheels fit with no mods but there isn't room for any more.

[The WidowMaker]

On my '69 315's on 12" wheels fit with no mods but there isn't room for any more.

12's or 11's that actually measure 12? beautiful car btw. ive read your build thread many times.

[buickfunnycar.com]

John,
Those photos look AWESOME. I like the side shot, from down low... that's a "DriverzInc angle" right there if I ever saw one. Can we use it for our website? If so email it to [email protected].

Thanks dude!

Thanks Jon...those are my lousy pics,let's wait until the car is published in CHP and then I'll send you the hi-res shots Yamada took...they're wild from what I've seen!

[mcfadyen72]

On my '69 315's on 12" wheels fit with no mods but there isn't room for any more.
what size of tire is that 315? also what brand and model?
i'm getting a lot of good info here and help, thanks everybody.

[jhiphopjunky]

What make and model tire are you running, front and back?

[jhiphopjunky]

Driverzinc set me up too...my car is original without tubs and stock wheelhouse mouldings.

Fronts: 18x9 (5.5" b/s) 275/35's
Rears: 18x10 (5.75" b/s) 305/35 drag radials

No issues whatsoever...
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https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2010/04/DSC00451-1.jpg
LOOKS GREAT!

What make and model tire are you running front and rear?

[buickfunnycar.com]

Thanks,Nitto N555 275/35 fronts,N555R 305/30 drag radial...

[jhiphopjunky]

Thanks,Nitto N555 275/35 fronts,N555R 305/30 drag radial...

Hey on your original post you said your rear tire is a 305/35 and on your reply to your make and model you said your rear tire is 305/30.

Can you double check that size please?

Thanks

[The WidowMaker]

Thanks,Nitto N555 275/35 fronts,N555R 305/30 drag radial...



Hey on your original post you said your rear tire is a 305/35 and on your reply to your make and model you said your rear tire is 305/30.


wow, john not here to answer his own question and im beating him to it???? 305/35's, nitto doesnt make a 305/30. too short even if they did though.

[gmorris]

12's or 11's that actually measure 12? beautiful car btw. ive read your build thread many times.

Sorry, your right they're 11" wheels in the rear...brain fart on my part. The tires are 315/30/18 R888's. Probably 1/4" or a little less clearance inside and outside. The rear quarters are new but the lip is still there because the clearance gets tight above that anyway. I was nervous about deflecting the suspension laterally enough to cut the tire on the lip but there were no issues on the road course. I'm running rubber bushing in the upper ears on the dif and either poly or johnny joints everywhere else.

[buickfunnycar.com]

wow, john not here to answer his own question and im beating him to it???? 305/35's, nitto doesnt make a 305/30. too short even if they did though.

Thanks Tim,you're right...305/35's.

[bijanmaleki]

Wow that car looks fantastic!!!

[mcfadyen72]

any suggestions on a budget rim? i saw boss 338s and they looked nice and in a not bad width, 9.5"

[turbo kid]

Gotta love them chevelles when they sit just right.

[jeff68]

Driverzinc set me up too...my car is original without tubs and stock wheelhouse mouldings.

Fronts: 18x9 (5.5" b/s) 275/35's
Rears: 18x10 (5.75" b/s) 305/35 drag radials

No issues whatsoever...
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https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2010/04/DSC00451-1.jpg
How do the drag radials do for street driving? Plan on a similar set up on my 68 chevelle?
Thanks