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    1. #1
      Join Date
      Jun 2009
      Location
      N.Nevada
      Posts
      59

      getting wheels, need tire input

      69 GTO
      20x10 5.75 BS
      19x8 4.75 BS

      was thinkin michelin or nitto
      255 35 19
      305 35 20

      235 35 19
      285 30 20

      this about right ?
      way too many choices and you kinda only get 1 shot.

      also was told a 275 30 or 35 19 for the front.
      some say the wider on the front drives like crud.

      any input is appreciated.

      462 Doug Nash 5 Speed Centerforce Clutch Quicktime Bellhousing Edelbrock Heads Solid Roller Holley HP Victor Intake Pump Gas 66 12 Bolt Poly Bushings Hotchkis Springs Metco Control Arms Big bar front Stock rear bar INTRO 20's & 19"s


    2. #2
      Join Date
      Oct 2006
      Location
      Corona, CA
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      ON a 68-72 A body, like what you have, you are blessed with big wheel wells front and rear. Awesome.

      That being said, the exhaust bends in the rear is the biggest limiting factor. If it is out of the way, run a 305/35/20, if it is in the way, and you are not willing to trim or roll the outer fender lip, than a 275/40/20 works well. As far as a 285/30/20, its short, and I would only do that on a car lowered more than 3", or on Air Suspension.

      As far as tire brand, I can't say enough good things about Nitto. The tires just plain out work, and are what I consider to be the BEST tire out there for the money. Sure, Michelin makes one bad ass tire, but consider the cost vs. the nitto, and I would choose the Nitto hands down everytime. And the new NT05 is just awesome. Works REALLY well for autox cars that are also street driven, an the sizes are pretty friendly to the type of cars we outfit.

      Call if you have any questions.

    3. #3
      Join Date
      Jun 2009
      Location
      N.Nevada
      Posts
      59

      done deal

      ended up w/ nitto 305's and 245 35's
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      462 Doug Nash 5 Speed Centerforce Clutch Quicktime Bellhousing Edelbrock Heads Solid Roller Holley HP Victor Intake Pump Gas 66 12 Bolt Poly Bushings Hotchkis Springs Metco Control Arms Big bar front Stock rear bar INTRO 20's & 19"s


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