Suspension TECH Including Brakes, Wheels and tires

          
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Old 01-09-2015, 12:42 PM
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Default Which 15x7 wheels would be better? 15 Tire size?

I have a question. Going to be getting some 15x7's for the '70 LeMans, and have noticed there are both a 4" and 4.5" back spacing on the wheels. Going to be going with a '98-'04 Blazer/Jimmy/Bravada rear disc brake setup. Which would be a better wheel? These are the Wheel Vintiques Pontiac Rally II's. Also would need some 15 inch tires. Been a big fan of the BF Goodrich Radial T/A's. Which size?


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Old 01-09-2015, 07:16 PM
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Wheel and tire selection are something that needs to be thought out.

If you are looking at wider tires - the 4.5" BS will allow you to put a wider tire on. Something like a 235 or 245/60 series up front and a 255/60/15 out back would work well on a 15x7" wheel.

If you want to run 70 series tires, the 4" BS will most likely work fine. 225/70/15 all the way around or maybe a 215 front and 225 rear if you want to have a little rake.

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Old 01-09-2015, 08:06 PM
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Default OK. Thanks.

Thanks for the info. For the front, know the wheel size (15x6). Tire size still yet to be determined.

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