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mockingbird812 06-17-2005 06:03 PM

Drag Tires for '70 Chevelle
 
What is the appropriate width and height of a drag slick for an unmodified '70 Chevelle (no tubbing or axle mods & no suspension mods)? For example, would a 29.00 x 11.50-15 work? I am returning my car's look to its former glory days on the track. I have found out that the 26.5 " tall slicks do not fill up the wheel well adequately. Will be using Hoosiers.

Thanks,
Sam https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ins/3gears.gif

sean70ss 06-17-2005 06:33 PM

Re: Drag Tires for '70 Chevelle
 
You can get a 29.5x10.5 mt in there easy witht the right offset you can go 29.5x11.5. 15x8 with 4 3/4 bs this will suck th esiewall in a little more. Hope it helps. sean

mockingbird812 06-17-2005 07:45 PM

Re: Drag Tires for '70 Chevelle
 
Thanks Sean,

Anyone have pictures?

Thanks,
Sam

sean70ss 06-17-2005 10:48 PM

Re: Drag Tires for '70 Chevelle
 
Sam I have some pics I forward to you. What rim are you using? I will take some back shot so mine for you. I put on a 15x10 with a 5 7/8 offset and it is perfect no rubbing.

Sean

mockingbird812 06-17-2005 11:46 PM

Re: Drag Tires for '70 Chevelle
 
Sean,

I will be using vintage Cragar S/S 15x10. not sure about any offset.

Thanks,
Sam

sean70ss 06-18-2005 01:25 AM

Re: Drag Tires for '70 Chevelle
 
Sam, you will want to be in the 5" range or more otherwise you will have a problem with it being to much toward the outside. Worts case you could use a spacer chevelles never seem to be square. Sean


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