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    1. #1
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      Quote Originally Posted by gtome View Post
      I hammered the outer wheel house out today. Also hammer rolled the fender lip. Gave me a bit more room, but that 305 is still pretty snug in there.
      I use a 305/35-18 in the rear of my 70 and it fits great. Yours is a snug fit because of the tire height more than the width.

      Andrew

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      Yeah I'm really wanting to go with a tucked look. Maybe a 30 series would fit better. If I remember right, a 305/30 is over an inch smaller in diameter. Or I may have to drop down to a 295.

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      Quote Originally Posted by gtome View Post
      Yeah I'm really wanting to go with a tucked look. Maybe a 30 series would fit better. If I remember right, a 305/30 is over an inch smaller in diameter. Or I may have to drop down to a 295.

      It is easier to tuck a smaller diameter tire than a larger one. Also, be aware that lowering the rear of these cars significantly will cause driveline angle problems that are not easily addressed.

      Andrew
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      Quote Originally Posted by andrewb70 View Post
      It is easier to tuck a smaller diameter tire than a larger one. Also, be aware that lowering the rear of these cars significantly will cause driveline angle problems that are not easily addressed.

      Andrew
      Words of wisdom. Raising the tunnel on these cars is a lot of work based on my experience. So is waiting for the Driveshaft Shop to ship your CV driveshaft if you go that way.

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      That's interesting. After reading your posts, I went to a tire size comparison website. A 205/75/15 (stock-ish size) is almost exactly the same diameter as a 305/30/20. My goal is to have the rim be just under the wheel lip at ride height. Maybe I will grab a 305/30 and see if that fits better. I prefer the look, and I'm sure the ride, of a 35 series tire, but there will have to be a compromise somewhere.




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