28" slicks on a lowered car?
04-03-2002, 08:25 PM
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Re: 28" slicks on a lowered car? Im about to try 28" DRs (275/60 r15) on 15x8.5 convo pros on a lowered SS. I should know in a few days how it fits.
the 5" backspacing might not be enough tho. Hope it doesnt hit the fender. Might have to use airbags on both sides :-/
\chris
the 5" backspacing might not be enough tho. Hope it doesnt hit the fender. Might have to use airbags on both sides :-/
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04-03-2002, 08:32 PM
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Re: 28" slicks on a lowered car? They fit great. You will have to remove the bumpstops and modify the wheel opening. Trim the plastic in the back and roll the inner fender lip.
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04-03-2002, 08:42 PM
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Re: 28" slicks on a lowered car? Thanks Dave, I imagine I'll have to grind my calipers down even more so I don't need a 5/16th spacer? Will any good body shop be able to roll the inner fender? I should mention I am running a 15x8 prostar with 5.5" BS and plan on a 28x10 slick on that rim.
Chris, let me know how that works out.
Justin
Chris, let me know how that works out.
Justin
04-03-2002, 08:44 PM
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Re: 28" slicks on a lowered car? Justin, we should take it to the same body shop. Maybe we can get GP rates on the labor. LOL We have some kick *** shops in town. Let me know when you want to go there one day.
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04-03-2002, 08:47 PM
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Re: 28" slicks on a lowered car? LOL, will do Jason. After the tranny is fixed I need to stop by Thunder and order the cage and some suspension parts.
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04-03-2002, 09:25 PM
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Re: 28" slicks on a lowered car? I forgot about grinding the calipers. I tried the Convo Pros but they stuck out to far. Went with the Welds with 7.5 backspacing. No spacer needed.
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Re: 28" slicks on a lowered car? Dave Dubberly, <img border="0" title="" alt="[Smile]" src="gr_stretch.gif" />
What springs you got out back? Still go the spring cushions in there?
What springs you got out back? Still go the spring cushions in there?
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Re: 28" slicks on a lowered car? </font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Originally posted by Pro Stock John:
<strong>Dave Dubberly, <img border="0" title="" alt="[Smile]" src="gr_stretch.gif" />
What springs you got out back? Still go the spring cushions in there?</strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Hello John, we run Hotchkis on all 4 corners with the cushions. Thinking about cutting my stock ones even shorter and giving that a try.
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<strong>Dave Dubberly, <img border="0" title="" alt="[Smile]" src="gr_stretch.gif" />
What springs you got out back? Still go the spring cushions in there?</strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Hello John, we run Hotchkis on all 4 corners with the cushions. Thinking about cutting my stock ones even shorter and giving that a try.
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