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Old 11-18-2012, 07:18 AM
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It'll fit on a stocker, but it won't be able to sit low. No way that will tuck under the wheel house. Just depends on what's more important to you.
My plan is to drop it 2" with a Hotchkis TVS kit. Would a 20x8.5 be better or should I just stick with 18" all around?
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My plan is to drop it 2" with a Hotchkis TVS kit. Would a 20x8.5 be better or should I just stick with 18" all around?
18" all around is the way to go. 20" is way to big and ends up goofy looking IMHO.

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18" all around is the way to go. 20" is way to big and ends up goofy looking IMHO.

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18" all around is the way to go. 20" is way to big and ends up goofy looking IMHO.

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Hmm put me on that list although I do like an 18/19 combo like Mark did on Mayhem.
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My plan is to drop it 2" with a Hotchkis TVS kit. Would a 20x8.5 be better or should I just stick with 18" all around?
The rear should be 19" and front is 18". I have 18" all the way around on my 67 Camaro, but the 19" on Mayhem seems to fill the wheelwell better.
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My 67 Bird
18x8 and 18x10.5 no tub
And I could not be happier

http://forums.performanceyears.com/f...d.php?t=714841

the most perfect fit would have been 4 13/16 BS front and 5 7/8 BS rear

Big sway bars and perfect bump stops keep you from worrying about rub.

285/40/18 has the perfect height and width for a 67 F body.
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My 67 Bird
18x8 and 18x10.5 no tub
And I could not be happier

http://forums.performanceyears.com/f...d.php?t=714841

the most perfect fit would have been 4 13/16 BS front and 5 7/8 BS rear

Big sway bars and perfect bump stops keep you from worrying about rub.

285/40/18 has the perfect height and width for a 67 F body.
That looks awesome!!! Nice work
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My 67 Bird
18x8 and 18x10.5 no tub
And I could not be happier

http://forums.performanceyears.com/f...d.php?t=714841

the most perfect fit would have been 4 13/16 BS front and 5 7/8 BS rear

Big sway bars and perfect bump stops keep you from worrying about rub.

285/40/18 has the perfect height and width for a 67 F body.
Well done, and this fitment shows that there is more than one way to skin a cat.

Your example illustrates that the key to getting the proper look is how the tire/wheel fits the wheel opening, not necessarily how low the car is. The 285 is nominally about 27 inches tall. The larger diameter lets you fill the wheelwell without having to run so low. Anyone looking to duplicate could go as small as a 9.5 inch rim width and still be inside the manufacturers recommendations. The bumpstop is an important part, because that tire/wheel isn't going to tuck inside the wheelwell.
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