Chevelle Wheel question

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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?

I'm running a Nitto 295/45-18 on 18x9.5 wheel presently setup with 5 3/8" rear spacing on a 68 Chevelle with a stock width Moser 9" Ford rearend using drum brakes for now.
There's no grinding, wheel lip rolling, or notching the rails. I would need a 5 5/8" rear spacing running disc brakes most likely depending on how thick the rotor is. Measure it with a mock up wheel with the tire you desire to use for sure Bill.
Gerald

[darrellchevy]

Pics of my 70 SS 396 Chevelle with rear 20's. I went with a 20x9.5 with 4.5 bs and a 275 x 35zr x 20. I bought these for mock up in the early stages of the build. I have the hotchkis lowering springs but would like to drop it a half or even an inch more to tuck up in the wheel well. Recently my plans have changed with the build and like you I will probably go with a 19 or 20 with a 10 inch wide wheel and the widest tire I can fit without rubbing. With the 20 x 9.5's I still have a good inch and a half before hitting frame. I drive my cars and with 3 little ones and the wife as passengers I cant deal with rubbing and cutting the side up on expensive tires. Hopefully this helps. My fronts are 18's.

[Bill Howell]

I am thinking more about a 18
A Nitto Drag Radial to be exact.
305/45R18

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TUBED Please send me a couple of pictures...PLEASE !!!