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6ghia9
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 Posted: Mon Jan 19, 2009 12:50 pm Post subject: Pictures of tire set up for lowered Ghia |
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Soon I'll be mounting my new rims (5.5 fuchs in front, deep 6 in rear) and I'd like to see the 'stance' of lowered Ghia's with various tire sizes. I plan on running 145/15's in the front and so far I'm considering a 195/60r15 or a 185/60r15 in the rear. My goal is to be low, have a slight rake in the front and fill the fender well in the rear.
I've got 2.5in CB drop spindles on the front (not narrowed or adjustable) and am installing adjustable spring plates in the rear.. car is a 69 so IRS.
If anyone has any photo's please post... thanks! |
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MRRAGPICKER
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6ghia9
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| Posted: Mon Jan 19, 2009 7:04 pm Post subject: |
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| Thanks for the link. I've gone through it before and found that there aren't many tire sizes listed.. |
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anthracitedub
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| Posted: Mon Jan 19, 2009 10:55 pm Post subject: |
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Id probably go 135 up front...betcha might rub with no narrow and 145s.
Im running empi wide fives and 135s, no narrow with adjusters...I rub, but your wheel choice has a better offset than mine...so you may be a little safer than me.
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6ghia9
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| Posted: Tue Jan 20, 2009 11:15 am Post subject: |
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What are you running in the rear?
I have some rub with my 4.5 chromies and 145's. I was able to bolt on the 5.5 Fuch with a 145 and I had more room than I did with the chromies. The 145's should be fine... I hope so because I don't want to buy another set of tires. |
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anthracitedub
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| Posted: Tue Jan 20, 2009 11:51 am Post subject: |
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Yeah, I thought your Fuchs would have a nicer offset than my wide empis...they push outward more..thus less clearance....
On the back Im just running the tried and true 165's Theres not much room back there for any width...but like the front of your car, you may have more options with your wheels. |
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