Will these racing wheels fit my car?

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04-13-2009, 09:20 AM

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kpaulhus

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My rims are 20/8.5 up front and 20/10 in the rear. Im runnin a 255/35/20 up front and 295/40/20 tires out back. Im going to bradenton to run the car on thursday if you wanna go?

04-13-2009, 09:43 AM

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Originally Posted by kpaulhus

well maybe Ill just avoid the hassle and try to find some 16 or 17" tires.

tires as in DR's? i have a pair of 275/50/17 m/h's with only 3 passes on them i need to get rid of. pretty much brand new and i need to sell them to get the 15" tires for my big and littles i have sitting here. let me know if you're interested.

04-13-2009, 09:47 AM

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well I dont know when I am gonna purchase just yet. I saw your ad in the classifieds and was pretty bumed that I cant get them now. I think Im just gonna keep pricing out wheels. I dont want to do the bias-ply tires since I have heard they get a little loose towards the end of the track.

I am concerned about finding a ET tire that will fit these rims, but it looks like they should fit no problem?
http://www.jegs.com/i/Cragar/260/3977855P/10002/-1#

04-13-2009, 09:49 AM

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but I will keep your offer in mind. Maybe if I play well at my little monthly poker game this week Ill get them. PM me a price shipped to zip code 33584.

04-13-2009, 09:57 AM

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don't think those rims are the correct bolt pattern for our cars bro.
i'll pm you a quote for the package

04-13-2009, 01:03 PM

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ok so these wheels would have to fit?
correct bolt pattern, 16" so it should clear the rear calipers, and 8" rim so I can still get a 275 tire on there....I just gotta find the right tires now.
http://beta.summitracing.com/parts/C...P/?image=large

04-13-2009, 03:14 PM

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not too sure about the backspacing bro. i just learned about all that when i bought my wheels. didn't really want to use spacers so i just shaved my caliper down a bit. i'm going to paint them black later today so it won't look bad at all.

04-13-2009, 03:21 PM

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Measure carefully. I get the outer flange being 1.15" further out than a GT wheel and 0.45" further out than a GT500. The tire section and tread widths, diameter, and "squareness" of your tire shape in the shoulder region could be critical.

Norm