Guest Posted October 8, 2003 Share Posted October 8, 2003 Hey all, i am wondering if some one could tell me what all the terms involved with identifing a wheel and possible what ranges will fit on a monte. Im talking about offset and backspacing......etc. Andrew ------------------ http://andrew72monte.tripod.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ejw71 Posted October 8, 2003 Share Posted October 8, 2003 Have installed 15x8s (offset stock: 4" or 4 1/4") Corvette Rallys on rear without quarter panel interference. Car has new rear springs and probably is near 1" higher than stock. Run'n 255x60x15 rear tires. Ed ------------------ '71 Black 406/700R4/10bolt, Branson participant '71 Sandalwood SS454 '71 Project Darkest of Dark Green Metallics/GenIII346LS1/4L65E/12bolt posi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mc71454 Posted October 8, 2003 Share Posted October 8, 2003 Andrew, You can fit a rim with 5.5" BS on the rear but do not want to go past 4.5 on the front Ideally IMO the perfect rear wheel combination is a 15x8 with a 5" BS and a 275/60/15 tire. Wheel Vintiques sells 15x8 raqlleys with 5" BS. I have 2 of these and used them to run BFG Drag Radials 5 years ago. They fit perfect with a 275/60/15. Right now I run 15x10 with 5.5 BS to fit as big a tire I can under there. I did have to trim the lip and the chrome moulding to fit the 13.5" section width in there. a 225/70/15 on the front works great with a 15x7 ralley with 4 1/4 to 4 1/2 BS If you have anymore specific questions please don't hesitate. I have used just about every combination of rims and tires on my Montes. ------------------ '71 Monte - NA, 10.78 @ 125mph, 3.42 gears, pump gas driver. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ejw71 Posted October 8, 2003 Share Posted October 8, 2003 mc71454, Is it possible to run a rear 15x10 with greater than 5.5BS and avoid trimming the quarter panel lip and chrome? Thanks, Ed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mc71454 Posted October 8, 2003 Share Posted October 8, 2003 Ed, the 5.5 is pretty close to the shock mount. If you relocate the shock mount and trim the old mount it may work with the inside of the wheel well opening. BUt you have to account for manufacturing tolerances including the centering of your rear in the car. Also For example: Centerline uses whole number Back spacings but their 5" BS actually measures 4 7/8" so their 6" may be 5 7/8" or 5 3/4" I had to trim for the Hoosier QT Pro's I use at the track where more tire the better. what is your intended use? Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 8, 2003 Share Posted October 8, 2003 im looking to run a 15x10 wheel and the widest tire i can fit without trimming. what should i use? (need tire size in 28x??x15 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monte70car Posted October 8, 2003 Share Posted October 8, 2003 had a set of 15x10 rally wheels with 295/50 on them 5" backspacing had to trim the quarter panle lips a lil. now im runin 16x8 chrome rallys with 255/50 on the back. if u can find a 15x10 rim with a 4" or 4.5" backspacing u might not have to trim the quarter panle. the 15x10 that were on my monte is on a 57 nomad and we cut the spot welds and kncoked the hub out about a .5" to 1". ------------------ robert projects 1957 nomad 1970 monte carlo body and paint work "its never finish when theres new parts to add on" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mc71454 Posted October 8, 2003 Share Posted October 8, 2003 71Monte402. run a 15x10 with 5.5 BS (Weld and Cragar) and a 28x11.50x15 Hoosier QT Pro.....OR...the same rim with a 28x10.5x15 MT ET Street. ------------------ '71 Monte - NA, 10.78 @ 125mph, 3.42 gears, pump gas driver. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 8, 2003 Share Posted October 8, 2003 Im running cragar street stars 15x7 bs is 4.125 and I have P275/60/15 They dont rub and they tuck under the wheel wells nicely. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 8, 2003 Share Posted October 8, 2003 So is back spacing the space from the hub to the inside edge of the wheel or is it the distance from the hub to the outside? Andrew ------------------ http://andrew72monte.tripod.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 8, 2003 Share Posted October 8, 2003 I am going for the look of really really wide tires in back and a bit smaller in teh front, but i dont want to alter my quarter pannels. If you know what would satisfy my want id be glad to hear it. Andrew ------------------ http://andrew72monte.tripod.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mc71454 Posted October 9, 2003 Share Posted October 9, 2003 Check out this pic to determine BS. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mc71454 Posted October 9, 2003 Share Posted October 9, 2003 Andrew, A 15x10 with a 5.5" BS with a 295/50/15 tire will likely work. That's what I run for a street tire in the back and a 215/70/15 in the front has a nice stance to it without getting too narrow in the front. I like it to still handle decently and our Montes are pretty heavy in the front. I can measure how much room I have to the fender lip with the 295's on there and let you know tomorrow. Too bad you couldn't make it over to my house and try on one of the wheels. here is a pic from the back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 9, 2003 Share Posted October 9, 2003 That is exactly the look im after. If i could fit those big wheels without trimming anything i would be very happy!!! And i think i understand now with that pic thanks a lot ------------------ http://andrew72monte.tripod.com/ [This message has been edited by Andrew72 (edited 10-08-2003).] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kc8oye Posted October 12, 2003 Share Posted October 12, 2003 speaking of tires, I have an interesting situation I have 240/55-415 wheels and tires yes I know, they're wierd they're metric TRX wheels 415mm diameter = 16.3 inches roughly, and I really like how the size looks with the car, so I was thinking about a 245/55-16 wheel and tire .. they're reasonably afordable heh think this size sounds like it might look alright:? http://www.bizarreideas.com/panasonic/kc8oye/Outside/side.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarchieB Posted October 12, 2003 Share Posted October 12, 2003 Andrew here are some sites on wheels and alignment terms and FAQ Wheel Terms TireRack FAQ Alignment Terms [This message has been edited by MarchieB (edited 10-12-2003).] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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