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Posted: Sun Jul 13, 2003 3:18 pm Post subject: TIRE & RIM SIZE
looking to find out from any one what is the biggest tire and rim that has been placed on there 78-87 elky with out notching or fabing the body sent specs @ pics please _________________ 79' Elkzzilla 305TPI/700R4 IN PROGRESS )
80' Elkzzilla Jr. 229/T-10 Parts Runner:)
Necoa #: 364
Location: 9(IN,KY,MI)
Joined: Jan 09, 2003
Posts: 1274
Year: 1978
Model: El Camino
Posted: Mon Jul 14, 2003 12:10 am Post subject:
I'm running 16x8 S-10 Xtreme wheels with 245/50/16 tires. They fit, and fill the wheel wells perfect. Theres less than a 1/2" between the inside of the tire and wheel well in the back, and they dont stick out of the fender lips. The only part where they rub is just a tiny little bit on the front air dam, seems to be only at full turn in reverse.
_________________ 1978 El Camino Conquista/SS, F-41 suspension, 350/T5/3:73
(More pics on pg 6 of 5th gen members rides)
what is the BS and do can you send a pic of the back? _________________ 79' Elkzzilla 305TPI/700R4 IN PROGRESS )
80' Elkzzilla Jr. 229/T-10 Parts Runner:)
Billet Specialties GT 93 16x8". BFGoodrich g-Force T/A KD P255-50ZR16 all the way around. 4" Backspacing. _________________ Home Site: http://www.elcaminoplace.com
1972 El Camino Custom 400
1976 El Camino Classic
1980 El Camino Super Sport
E-Mail: engstrvr@sbcglobal.net
Necoa #: 364
Location: 9(IN,KY,MI)
Joined: Jan 09, 2003
Posts: 1274
Year: 1978
Model: El Camino
Posted: Mon Jul 14, 2003 1:20 pm Post subject:
Elkzzilla wrote:
what is the BS and do can you send a pic of the back?
4.5 BS on the Xtreme wheels, and heres a rear shot. _________________ 1978 El Camino Conquista/SS, F-41 suspension, 350/T5/3:73
(More pics on pg 6 of 5th gen members rides)
Necoa #: 478
Location: 17(S.CA,S.NV)
Joined: Oct 10, 2002
Posts: 1637
Year: 1982
Model: El Camino
Posted: Mon Jul 14, 2003 4:29 pm Post subject:
17x8 with a 4.5 bs all the way around. 235x40 front and 245x40 rear. When the front get worn out I'm going to move the rears to the front get something like a 265 or 275 for the back. The 235 seems too small a profile to me.
Necoa #: 657
Location: 18(N.CA,N.NV)
Joined: Feb 28, 2003
Posts: 134
Year: 1978
Model: El Camino
Posted: Wed Jul 23, 2003 4:09 am Post subject:
17 X 8 American Racing torq thrust II's in front with 4.00 backspace 245/45/17 BFG G-force tires.17 X 9.50 Rear Torq II's with 5.00 Backspace 275/40/17 BFG-Gforce. The tires do not rub, or stick out from the fenders. Also has 1" eibach drop springs front/rear, Koni shocks, Energy Suspension poly suspension Bushings, and body bushings,the ride is awsome! Good Luck! _________________
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