I'm probably going to be getting some FISKE FM5's this fall...18x9.5 in the front and 18x11 in the rear....I'm not sure if I want to run a drag radial or not, either way on those big of rims, me putting power to the ground will be near to impossible...they will just be for looks...and have something to cruise on besides slicks/skinnies....What size nittos in the rear, what size 555's in the front?

 

Fronts: 275/35-18 or 285/35-18. Personally I'd go 285s.
Rears: 315/30-18 would fit nicely, maybe squeeze on 335/30-18s? 335s would probably be alot of work getting them to fit, so 315s is the better choice.

 

I have completely grinded off the bump stops in the rear, and now I'm using stock V8 springs, also have a 12-bolt, so that raised it some...

The fender wall is also pounded out some to clear the 27x11.5x15 Hoosiers I had in there...

Do you think I would have a problem?

 

Well, with the fender wall pounded out and the fender lips rolled, you definitely won't have a problem fitting the 315s in.
Might take some more work for 335s though, those suckers are WIIIIIIIIIIIIIDE.

For comparison... those Hoosiers are 11.5" wide. 315s are 12.4" wide, and 335s are 13.2" wide.

But I'd say with the stuff you've done already, 315s should fit. The only thing you might need to do is roll the fender lips.

 

Yea, the rear sits pretty high now, but we will see, I need to roll that fender lip anyways, whats the best way to do it w/out damaging the paint..

 

I'd get that new BFG Drag radial for the back. 315/30/18. it is sweet

 

Does anyone have pics of these rims on their car?

Haven't seen many in 18's...

 

There's a tool out there somewhere that attaches to the wheel hub or something and a roller on the other end rolls the fender lip in. And it takes a long time. And on top of that, I think you have to make a cut in the paint just inside the corner of the fender lip first so the paint won't crack.
...something like that.
I'd prolly just take it somewhere to have done. I think places usually charge ~$200 to do it?

BTW Bos, saw your car at Speed Inc at the open house. Lookin good, man, I dig the gauge in the vent, that's sweet. Egh, me and my stupid square vents. LOL.

Speaking of Speed Inc... would they roll the fender lips?

 

I will have to talk to them next time I'm over there...I'm sure they could....

 

louisville slugger....thats what joes gonan do i think

 

I will see how it turns out for him, if all goes well you guys can help me do it to mine, I might be upgrading to a 28" hoosier QTP pretty soon...

 

on a side not bos check out this link and look about 3/4 down the page https://ls1tech.com/threads/showflat...31&fpart=1

 

Yea, those FM5's are truely sick...

Defiently going to have to get a set...