Hi guys I have a 72 skylark and would like to fill the guards a little more with tyres. What im wondering is if a 275/50/15 will fit in there and what sort of rim offset/width i need to look for. Currently runnig 215/70/15 but theres about 3" gap between the tyre and guard/fender. Anyone been down this track and has any info would be appreciated.
Here is my car with 285/70R15 street tires and the track tires are 295/55R15 and they fit with plenty of space and I have no fender mods or mini tubs: The 295/55R15: I got the 15x10 rims at summit for about $150 each so I bought 2 sets to have a set for street tires and a set for the track.
I would use... 235/60/15 on a 7" rim for the front. 275/60/15 on a 8"rim for the rear. Back space at 4.5 for both. Gives a nice stance.
I have a 15x10 wheel with 5.625" backspacing. My tire is a 325/50R15 and it fits if you're willing to trim back the top of the outer fenderwell lip.
I know of moog springs that jeve 1 in extra free float so you can do 325 with no need tk trim or use air shocks Just hmu if interested
I think I read it was 1inch taller free float? but old pm says 2inches longer then stock skylark but its 166lbs/in spring rate
Do the tyres look like baloons, thinking 275 50 so the side wall isnt bouldging to much. Guys in the tyre shops say 275 is to wide for a 8" rim.
Find another tire shop, your guys don't know Jack Chit. 7.5" to 9.5" is recommended size for 275/60/15s.
