Day 2 Tire Options

[69 Post Sedan]

Originally Posted by dustinm

Another great tread. I am torn between day 2 and modern radials to drive the wheels off mine. Maybe next year I can "justify" a second set with my wife. I am in the middle of a 4L80 install and getting grilled on cost.



Kurt how much room do you have on each side of the tire. With a little ballast I can get mine to hook with G60s, but I also like a full wheel well.

I have plenty of room.....the key is to have the correct backspace. For a 1968-1972 Chevelle, whatever the width of the wheel is, divide in half and add a half inch. For example, an 8” wide wheel needs a 4.5” backspace.....ideally. Most of the 8” wide wheels I’ve found have a 4.25” backspace, which work.

I have a set of 7” wheels with a 4.5” backspace. They work but sit in a little too far. But they do fit.

Kurt