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angel iron
01-04-2011, 06:51 PM
What is the biggest 18inch wheel and tire I can run with the BMR Torque Arm Kit and DSE tubs! Can I use a 18x12 and a 335

JustinB
01-05-2011, 07:14 AM
With the DSE tubs, 18x12 with 335.

angel iron
01-05-2011, 02:16 PM
I was told by BMR that a 315 is the biggest you can use for a 2nd gen does anyone have pics ?

JustinB
01-05-2011, 04:07 PM
Sorry for that. For some reason I thought it was a 69.

angel iron
01-05-2011, 06:12 PM
Cool what's the biggest rim I can use with a 315 ?

JustinB
01-06-2011, 09:26 AM
on a 315, 18x11 would fit tire.

qnitro
01-07-2011, 11:45 AM
Would I have to miini tub still? with a 315?

BMR Tech
02-01-2011, 01:42 PM
If you are running the 9" rear with our kit you can easily run a 335 tire. The 9" has the control arm mounts moved inboard so the control arms do not limit tire width as much. The 10 and 12 bolt applications are bound by the leaf spring perch location. This basically dictates where the control arm is and limits deeper wheel offsets...

BMR Tech
02-01-2011, 01:44 PM
Would I have to miini tub still? with a 315?

With the right wheel offset a 315 will fit the 2nd gen wheelwell but you can't run it super low. If you put the 315 on a 10 or 10.5" wide wheel instead of an 11", it helps a little also.

1973Firebird01
02-03-2011, 06:22 AM
I just finished installing this exact setup from BMR (9in kit and DSE tubs), there is a ton of room(14+ inches from DSE tub to the edge of the fender. If the the tire is going to rub anywhere it will be the DSE tubs first.

Brett, I can't begin to tell you how impressive this kit is, the 9in housing is a work of art. The install was VERY easy, my son and I did it in 6 hours this past Saturday. I can't wait to get it out and drive it!!!
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70camaro406
02-28-2011, 09:37 AM
I just finished installing this exact setup from BMR (9in kit and DSE tubs), there is a ton of room(14+ inches from DSE tub to the edge of the fender. If the the tire is going to rub anywhere it will be the DSE tubs first.

Brett, I can't begin to tell you how impressive this kit is, the 9in housing is a work of art. The install was VERY easy, my son and I did it in 6 hours this past Saturday. I can't wait to get it out and drive it!!!
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Did you get the exhaust installed yet? This kit looks very nice and is now at the top of my list for rear suspension upgrade. I worried about the exhaust though. Is an x-pipe even possible now? What about 3" pipes?

1973Firebird01
02-28-2011, 11:10 AM
70Camaro406, I haven't put the exhaust back on yet, from the quick inspection it looks like my 3in pipes with crossover will go back in ok. My exhaust dumps in front of the axle. Not sure about the X pipe but a H pipe will work.

70camaro406
02-28-2011, 02:28 PM
Thanks. I was thinking an oval exhaust from Dr Gas might be needed. Does it look like an exhaust can exit out the rear? Or are you forced to use the turn downs?