Matter

Getting ready to put some off-sets and a new gear (3:70) in next month (.......finally) and was checking out the situation from down under... and I don't mean in the Outback, either. :)

I'm curious. I'm running some 255R60-15's now and have about 1/2"-5/8" clearance between sidewall and e-brake cable. How much clearance will the offsets give me? I will put some wider tires on in future, but how much clearance do I need to leave for tire flex?

Thanks for the input. :cool:

mrvette

with moving the ebrake mounting, I have run 275 tires on rear and front...now that was on '92 rims with 2.5 inch adaptors....and about 1/4 to 3/8 inch clearance to stock arms...you should be able to get better with offset arms....maybe even get 315 series tires like off a ZR1.....

now having said all that....I feel the 40 series stock '92 vette tire is too small in diameter, and looks ricer in our wheel wells....so I went to a 255/50/17 Impals SS tire, then put them on the front and went to a Nitto 275/50/17 for the rear, which barely clears....now keep in mind I have mild flares on fenders.....also remember to keep the offsets of the wheel center inline with stock...to keep rear hub/bearing loading within tolerances...don't do large offsets just to make it fit....also that will affect camber, of course, not to mention tire wear...

GENE

fauxrs

Offset Trailing arms will generally allow you to run 10" wheels on the back of the car. I assume a neutral setback is used so an additional inch would be had.

I just got my trailing arm assemblies from Bairs - they look great - just need to put them on the car - but I need side yokes now.