Chevelle Wheel question

[chevelless502]

Ok i posted this same question over at team chevelle and like i figured got flamed for wanting to put 20"s on a chevelle. Let me see what you guys have to say and what will and wont fit.

" I know i am gonna get flammed for this here but i am gonna ask anyway as i am curious. I bought a small hot wheels, actually its a Foose type car the other day and it was a 71 chevelle and it was primer black in color and had what looked like 20"'s on it. It just had a real sinister look. I was wondering if anyone knows what it would take or what the biggest 20" or at least 18" whell i coud stuff under it with no tub work. I have found a car i can get cheap and would primer black it and throw a motor in it and just cruise it.
Just some random thoughts i have been having."



Andy

[lt1chevelle]

if u put a 20in rim in the back u prolly arnt going to have much side wall for a tire and it will not make the best cruiser unless u are driving on new street. u will feel every bump with a ruber band tire. any ways i dont think a 20in rim will fit in the back with out mods. and if u plan on lowering it(witch i hope u would) i think the rearwheel wells would need to be raised to tuck the 20s.

[GMachineDartGT]

I just wne through the 17 or 18 deal. I'm happy with the 18s because the tire selection is better.

[Gordz32]

you can fit the 20's on the big chevelles in the rear, Maybe like a 20x9. Not sure of the offset. To get the slammed look like that foose model looks like, you'll need to do some mods, but they can be done economicaly. Like said above, the ride is not gonna be the greatest Also the rims are scaled way up on those cars, prob like 22-24's in the rear. Could luck and PM me if you want some ideas!

[oldzzy]

you can fit a 20x10 in the rear with NO mods. I am not sure of the backspacing ( i think 5.75-6.0 but not sure) but there are quite a few that have done this already.

[Roger Poirier]

you can fit a 20x10 in the rear with NO mods. I am not sure of the backspacing ( i think 5.75-6.0 but not sure) but there are quite a few that have done this already.

18's in front 4.5 backspacing - 235.45.18

20's in back 5.5 backspacing - 275.35.20

No mini tub required. Ask me how I know?

R.P.

[Bill Howell]

Since the thread is started anyway, I am looking at trying to stuff some 305/45-18 Nitto Drag Radials under a non tubbed 70 Chevelle. Any suggestions on wheel b/s, I am planning on 10inch wide. I am thinking maybe the same as Roger has mentioned in the previous post, 5.5?

[mone]

Cats still acting like 20s are big...hahahah get real people!!Those A/Gbody cars from that time look sweet on 20s...Also enough with the misconception of ride concerns with low profiles..tires have come a long way...

[JChristian1835]

I would love to be able to fit those under the 67.. but i guess i'll have to stick to some 335's... Mr. Howell... haha

[USAZR1]

I would love to be able to fit those under the 67.. but i guess i'll have to stick to some 335's

I doubt 335's will a 67 w/o extensive mods.

[JChristian1835]

I doubt 335's will a 67 w/o extensive mods.

[Mr.VENGEANCE]

they will fit.. we fit a set of 22s on a 71 chevelle at our shop..

and like everyone said.. close.. bad ride.. but BAD ASS.

now how funny is it that this site is the only site willing to listen to the "can i rock 20s" without thinking they mean the 1920s?.. hahahaha

[PRRC]

Bill here are a set of Coys on a 70 chevelle.Im sure we can find out what size tire he is running.The wheels are 18x9.5
Tim

[mone]

those tires are too big in rear, need either bigger rim or smaller tire for look I like..but its not my car is it?

[slownova]

22x10s (billet rim so it measures 22x11) will fit a stock wheel well with the lips shaved a little bit. 285/30/22 tire also

[JChristian1835]

I think that the 555r's have decent traction but what makes them so desireable it for a r compound tire it lasts awhile.. but i'll always be partial to the bfg drag radials.... of course they don't last for anything...

[andrewb70]

Mickey Thompson is releasing a 345/35/18 ET Street Radial

Andrew

[slownova]

any radial based tire or any tire for that fact with a short sidewall will give poor performance, which im sure you all know. the nitto however when new is one best ive had. but after its warn down a slight bit, its worthless, and its not cheap.

[king502]

5.75 bs will work Bill I have that kind of tire on my 70 chevelle

[Bill Howell]

5.75 bs will work Bill I have that kind of tire on my 70 chevelle

Thanks, but just to verify, what width wheel with the 5.75bs? I just want all the info in one post....thanks again.