NazztyMonte Posted February 20, 2008 Posted February 20, 2008 What are the chances or a 15x10 rear wheel with 3.5 BS and 275r 15 tires fitting a 72 Monte ? Quote
502ci Posted February 20, 2008 Posted February 20, 2008 With out being sarcastic...yes, they will fit but they will be sticking out of the wheel well and when you lower the car the wheel lip will be sitting on top of the tire. With that b.s. no chance... Bill Quote
Sam (Bones) Posted February 20, 2008 Posted February 20, 2008 I have 15x9's "squeezed" under mine w/ 5 1/2" of backspacing, had to make some "adjustments" to make them work Quote
71monteme Posted February 22, 2008 Posted February 22, 2008 if you shorten the rear end by 5", it might fit. if there's a will there's a way. thanh Quote
NazztyMonte Posted February 22, 2008 Author Posted February 22, 2008 So the Montes are alot differant then chevelles Quote
ripleydale Posted February 22, 2008 Posted February 22, 2008 I doubt you would have much luck with a Chevelle and that combination. The back half of Montes and Chevelles are pretty much the same. Quote
Guest FATRAT Posted February 22, 2008 Posted February 22, 2008 the chevelles have a bit more room i have seen.. i think its because of the wheelwell opening being more... well open Quote
Monteman1971 Posted February 22, 2008 Posted February 22, 2008 The inside demensions of a Chevelles wheel well are the same. Both cars have exactly the same inner well. The outter well is only different at the opening which may make it appear that it has more space but it really doesn't. I've modified the Chevelle outter to fit the Monte because they don't offer a reproduction of the Montes. Steve Quote
Sam (Bones) Posted February 23, 2008 Posted February 23, 2008 if you cut to much of the "lip" off, you will also cut off the spot welds that hold the quarter panel to the inner fender Quote
Guest Evil Austin Posted February 24, 2008 Posted February 24, 2008 if you cut to much of the "lip" off, you will also cut off the spot welds that hold the quarter panel to the inner fender Finally got my cutting wheel out today, found the spot welds, taped them off and started cutting. Depending on the area it was 1/4" to 3/8" material safely cut, in my eyes. -EA Quote
502ci Posted February 24, 2008 Posted February 24, 2008 An actual picture of someone doing the infamous wheel lip surgery... I used a small grinding wheel and air tool...you are quite brave with that big electrc grinder... Bill Quote
Guest Evil Austin Posted February 24, 2008 Posted February 24, 2008 Slow and easy, tape off well, and a big giant grinder works ! -EA Add: So what are you all doing for clearancing in the front at the inner fender and mounting pointe at the fender when using the bigger tires? Quote
Guest Evil Austin Posted February 25, 2008 Posted February 25, 2008 Here is the finished result of my clearancing the rear fender lip for the tires: Left Rear: Left Rear again: Right Rear: Right Rear again: Quote
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