Before I had planned to put a crazy engine in, I bought some cheap Jegs draglite copies. They look great, but, I kinda wrecked one. Most likely my fault. the 408W , being able to dump a clutch, combined with ET drag radials combined with normal acorn lugs apparently is a bad combo. Ordered a pair of rear weld racing drag lites, the correct lugs (not sure the name, the ones that go through the rim and then a washer) and a set of ARP studs.
I had 10" rims with 5.5 BS, which I was never happy with as they stuck out a bit far (not quite at fender edge). I ordered 9" welds, with the same BS, so going in .5 inch will be perfect.
The question I have is the front. I will switch to Weld fronts when funds allow. I was even less pleased with my front wheel/tire choice. Tire looks too small and skinny (235/60/15), and the rim sits way too far in (7" rim with 4.00 BS, clears spindle).
I was thinking a 7" front with 3.5 BS and either a 245 or 255/60 tire.
If I go 255, should I be getting an 8" rim?
Welds' don't have even BS, just odd numbers. I am concerned that an 8" rim with 3.5 would be too much, and from what I have read a 4.5 will whack into everything on the inside.
I had 10" rims with 5.5 BS, which I was never happy with as they stuck out a bit far (not quite at fender edge). I ordered 9" welds, with the same BS, so going in .5 inch will be perfect.
The question I have is the front. I will switch to Weld fronts when funds allow. I was even less pleased with my front wheel/tire choice. Tire looks too small and skinny (235/60/15), and the rim sits way too far in (7" rim with 4.00 BS, clears spindle).
I was thinking a 7" front with 3.5 BS and either a 245 or 255/60 tire.
If I go 255, should I be getting an 8" rim?
Welds' don't have even BS, just odd numbers. I am concerned that an 8" rim with 3.5 would be too much, and from what I have read a 4.5 will whack into everything on the inside.
