[johnny99]

Not sure if this should be in technical section, but it's just a general question really. I'm looking at a car that's been tubbed and has 15-18 inch or so wide rear wheels. The arches aren't flared though. If I put on more usual 8 or 9 inch wheels, will they look silly in the existing arches? Thanks fellas....:tup:

 

[kapri]

Probably as the axle will have been narrowed to suit the much wider rims you'll find that 8-9" are 5" or so away from the arches inside . To get it to look 'right' you'll need to instal a suitable axle. Plus the suspension will all be tight in the middle so you'll have the handling of pro stock but without the look .If you don't like the look of pro stock then I'd pass as it would cost a fair bit to get it back to a conventional set up.

 

[johnny99]

Thanks Kev, you're the font of all knowledge!!!! :tup:

 

[SpannerPete]

How about a set of Leepu 6 inch wheel spacers

 

[choppedblownpop]

If you get new wheels with the same positive offset as the old wheels(so the outer edge sits in the same place)then yes it'll be ok !
When I went from a 15x10 to a 15x15 I just got a wheel with 5" more offset ! So in theory I could put the old wheels back on !

http://www.rodsnsods.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=68102

 

[streetfighter]

wouldn't be a 57 chevy would it?

 

[fad15]

What about the OD of the original tyres??? and the ones you are planning to fit. Are they anywhere near the same? Diff ratios spring to mind etc etc

 

[Kustom Jim]

Hub caps

If you like the car, dont wanna mod the axle etc just fit some trims...

:smoke:

 

[johnny99]

wouldn't be a 57 chevy would it?

Was a '70 cuda mate.