elitesrock2
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Thinking about putting a set of hotchkis rear leaf springs on and I was wondering if relocating springs would screw with my suspension quality and also what is the widest tire i can run without relocating the springs?
69 dartThinking about putting a set of hotchkis rear leaf springs on and I was wondering if relocating springs would screw with my suspension quality and also what is the widest tire i can run without relocating the springs?
Same here..15 by 8", 4.5 back spacing..Be careful,on tire choices. All tire manufacturing companies,are quite different in "sizing" I have 275-60 -15" BFG. Drag radials. Measure &see a physical set,before you buy a damned thing..(My opine...)I've got 275/60/15s on my 68 sedan with nothing more than a 1/2 spring offset. I'd think 255s could fit with everything stock. You just have to get the backspacing on the rims dead on.
408 mill?...I had Center Line 9.5" Auto Drags on the rear of my 65 Valiant. I had the MP 3/4 inch offset spring kit and 002 and 003 SS springs and I had to roll the inner lip of the wheel well up. I ran 28/11/50 15 ET Streets on it. Even with my wife in the passenger's seat and my son in the back seat and a trunk slam full of Kroger, it would only rub slightly on hard bumps. You should have more room on your car if I am not mistaken.
What about a car set up for handling? Would the difference in handling be offset by the extra tire width?As to handling, the spring offset will not be noticed on a streeter,nor a drag car.
How close are those 275's getting to the front edge of the wheel well?I've got 275/60/15s on my 68 sedan with nothing more than a 1/2 spring offset. I'd think 255s could fit with everything stock. You just have to get the backspacing on the rims dead on.
What about a car set up for handling? Would the difference in handling be offset by the extra tire width?
408 mill?...
How close are those 275's getting to the front edge of the wheel well?