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Old 10-27-2010, 01:12 PM
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Default 275-40-17 with drop spindles
i have a 1972 pontiac lemans that has been lowered with 2in drop spindles and hotchkis lowering springs all around. my question is it possible to run a 275-40-17 on the front and 315-35-17 on the rear?
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Old 10-27-2010, 04:33 PM
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I believe that you cannot run that big of a tire you will destroy the spindle.
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Old 10-28-2010, 08:12 AM
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I don't think you'll be able to run enough backspacing to fit with drop spindle.

Usually, about 4.5" bs max with a drop spindle, before the wheel hits the tie rod. But measure to be sure.
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