Who had narrowed their rear?
12-01-2003, 07:38 PM
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Who had narrowed their rear? But still retained stock mounting points? How much can you get away with taking off each side?
I'm wondering if I can take 2" off each side & still use a 10" rim with 5" bs.
The area around the springs are being taken out & replaced with metal.
I'm sure I'll measure before ordering a rim, but a 15x10 with 5" bs seems to be pretty popular with the major rim manufactures.
I run a 15x7.5 with 5" bs, and that fits flush inside the wheel wells. So would I just take off the difference between this rim & the 10"? So 2.5" off each side? I would be running a 12 or 13" tire in there, the widest I can get. I have already done some serious banging of metal inside the wheel wells, in order to get the 335's in there (that I used to run)
Hoping to find someone with some experience in this area. Thanks.
I'm wondering if I can take 2" off each side & still use a 10" rim with 5" bs.
The area around the springs are being taken out & replaced with metal.
I'm sure I'll measure before ordering a rim, but a 15x10 with 5" bs seems to be pretty popular with the major rim manufactures.
I run a 15x7.5 with 5" bs, and that fits flush inside the wheel wells. So would I just take off the difference between this rim & the 10"? So 2.5" off each side? I would be running a 12 or 13" tire in there, the widest I can get. I have already done some serious banging of metal inside the wheel wells, in order to get the 335's in there (that I used to run)
Hoping to find someone with some experience in this area. Thanks.
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12-02-2003, 03:17 PM
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narrowed rear
Originally Posted by Black Sunshine/ 00SS
But still retained stock mounting points? How much can you get away with taking off each side?
I'm wondering if I can take 2" off each side & still use a 10" rim with 5" bs.
The area around the springs are being taken out & replaced with metal.
I'm sure I'll measure before ordering a rim, but a 15x10 with 5" bs seems to be pretty popular with the major rim manufactures.
I run a 15x7.5 with 5" bs, and that fits flush inside the wheel wells. So would I just take off the difference between this rim & the 10"? So 2.5" off each side? I would be running a 12 or 13" tire in there, the widest I can get. I have already done some serious banging of metal inside the wheel wells, in order to get the 335's in there (that I used to run)
Hoping to find someone with some experience in this area. Thanks.
I'm wondering if I can take 2" off each side & still use a 10" rim with 5" bs.
The area around the springs are being taken out & replaced with metal.
I'm sure I'll measure before ordering a rim, but a 15x10 with 5" bs seems to be pretty popular with the major rim manufactures.
I run a 15x7.5 with 5" bs, and that fits flush inside the wheel wells. So would I just take off the difference between this rim & the 10"? So 2.5" off each side? I would be running a 12 or 13" tire in there, the widest I can get. I have already done some serious banging of metal inside the wheel wells, in order to get the 335's in there (that I used to run)
Hoping to find someone with some experience in this area. Thanks.
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12-02-2003, 05:11 PM
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Originally Posted by gator's 99TA
wow those cars look NICE with the big W tires way in the wheelwell. wish i could do that right now, but i think it might be a BIT expensive.
12-03-2003, 03:59 AM
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I have a question for one of you guys.Are you guys modifiying a aftermarket rear,stock or is a "9 inch Ford?Also is the inner tire wall modified to accomodate the more narrow rear end?Those tires look real nice in there.
12-05-2003, 09:37 AM
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Originally Posted by Gofast
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Nice truck pic's! What size are the tires and lift?
Nice truck pic's! What size are the tires and lift?
I guess it's looking like 2.5" to 3" off each side. I'll have to do some measuring when I get the car back.
Bob, what was the BS of those rims, I how much did you cut off the tubes?
12-05-2003, 12:20 PM
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Lots of gym time, and eat right. That should narrow your rear. JK.
I fit 15x10 bogarts, no Prob with 27x11.5 hoosier QTP with no cutting of anything.
I fit 15x10 bogarts, no Prob with 27x11.5 hoosier QTP with no cutting of anything.
12-05-2003, 12:57 PM
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a 27x11.50 tire shouldnt require any cutting. i run those as well with no cutting. i did have to massage the inner fenders a bit for the 28x12.50x15 et streets though
12-07-2003, 01:56 PM
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Whats the max you can narrow the rear end and still be able to use stock wheels? What is the widest slick you can fit without chopping the car up too much? Id be fine with pounding and cutting inside of the wheel well, the fenders too
12-07-2003, 02:09 PM
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I narrowed my strange 9" 3inches on each side and use a 15x10 bogart with 5" bs .... everything is in stock locations , i run a 29.5x10.5 so the inner fenders have been molested 
but i still utilize stock wheel wells , no mini tubs ..... as for your question about how much you can narrow with stock wheel , i really dont know i wouldnt think you would want those 7.5 bs tucked under there , that would look kinda fuuny
but i still utilize stock wheel wells , no mini tubs ..... as for your question about how much you can narrow with stock wheel , i really dont know i wouldnt think you would want those 7.5 bs tucked under there , that would look kinda fuuny 
