C2 - Offset Trailing Arms - Max rear tire/wheel size?

jungleboy · 06-01-2002, 02:01 PM

Without cutting body. Any help appreciated.
JB

Micky6 · 06-05-2002, 06:23 PM

Just ordered a set, for my 65 BB clone ( sleeper car! ). I'll let you know.
I'm aiming for an 8.5" wheel w/ a 10.5" slick(strip) & P275/50-15(street). :D

jungleboy · 06-07-2002, 02:05 PM

Micky6
Many thanks. Waiting to see how you come out.

bcwaller · 06-08-2002, 03:59 AM

I am sure you can get wider than an 8.5" wheel. Maybe even a 10". I don't have my notes anymore, but I have 16x8 wheels (4.5" backspace - neutral offset) with 245/45/16 tires on my stock trailing arm (relocated e-brake cable). If teh offset arm gives you another 2", then you should be able to use a 10" wheel, but the tire will make a difference as well.

Van Steel says " you can use with the popular 10" wheels. That means that arms can accept 2" over the standard tire size and still give you the same recommended factory alignment. " here http://www.vansteel.com/Rebuild/offset.html

Remember, you will need a shorter spring if you go with the offset arm and fat tires. mine come pretty close to the spring as is.