70 Chevelle Wheels and Tires- Stressful - Lateral-g Forums

Shiner · #1 05-31-2016, 12:13 PM

Thanks for the advice. Weld recommended that I just stuck with the 18x8 and 18x10 as this is the recommended size for the Chevelle. They state if they dont work out, i could return/exchange them. However, he said If I went with a wider wheel up front and it didnt work out- it would be my loss.

I went the safe route.

barrrf · #2 06-01-2016, 09:03 AM

Interesting. Im running 9.5s with zero clearance issues.

You could always get the wheel fitment tool and figure out what you need that way.

Blake Foster · #3 06-01-2016, 01:50 PM

We did a 70 with the following
18 x 10 with 5.5 bs running a 315 up front (trimming of the outer wheel lip is required
18 x 11 with 6.5 bs and a 315 in the rear.

**214Chevy** · #4 06-02-2016, 12:16 PM

My wheels are larger and taller than anyone has mentioned on here and I don't have any issue with clearance, etc. I'm running a 20x9 up front and it turns normal without any rubbing whatsoever. I think you would have been safe with the 9" wheel.

Che70velle · #5 06-02-2016, 04:47 PM

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Originally Posted by 214Chevelle

My wheels are larger and taller than anyone has mentioned on here and I don't have any issue with clearance, etc. I'm running a 20x9 up front and it turns normal without any rubbing whatsoever. I think you would have been safe with the 9" wheel.

Agreed. Front control arms play a huge role here. With stock arms, forget it. I had CPP on the front of my car that limited how much backspace I could run. They were similar to stock arms, but not as restrictive. With my new Global West front arms, I have no restrictions with back spacing. I have an 8" front wheel, but I can FOR SURE go in another 1.5", and still not hit frame, sway bar, etc.

lawrenq · #6 06-04-2016, 10:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Che70velle

Agreed. Front control arms play a huge role here. With stock arms, forget it. I had CPP on the front of my car that limited how much backspace I could run. They were similar to stock arms, but not as restrictive. With my new Global West front arms, I have no restrictions with back spacing. I have an 8" front wheel, but I can FOR SURE go in another 1.5", and still not hit frame, sway bar, etc.

That's good to know, I'm building a 71 Chevelle and I'm running UMI upper and lower control arms, I was wondering if I could have run a wheel with less backspacing than the stock arms would allow.

gnx7 · #7 06-05-2016, 07:57 PM

I'm also at a point of needing a tire/wheel setup for my '69 Chevelle.
I run the Speedtech ATS front forged spindle and GW tubular upper/lower control arms.

I would love to run a 315/30/18 at all corners....

Aside from trimming the front fenders were there any mods to the rear? ie frame rail or 1/4 panel lip mod?

jeff71 · #8 06-02-2016, 01:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Blake Foster

We did a 70 with the following
18 x 10 with 5.5 bs running a 315 up front (trimming of the outer wheel lip is required
18 x 11 with 6.5 bs and a 315 in the rear.

Hey Blake have any high res pics you can post?