Wheels/Tyres again

Postby 105 » 26 Nov 2003 19:31

Has anyone fitted any 8x16 Torque thrusts to a challenger if so what backspace can you run and tyre choice size to fill those arches better,cheers john.
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Postby SLOW318 » 29 Nov 2003 7:16

hey, im not running 16x8's but i do have the following on my '73 challenger;
rear- 275/40/17 on 17x9.5 wheel with 5.5 bs
front-215/50/17 on 17x7 wheel with 4.5 bs
i wouldent try going any bigger on the front without rolling
your fender lips. what i have fits PERFECT and NO RUBBING.
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Postby dave-r » 29 Nov 2003 10:52

Hello "Slow". How about some pictures of those wheels?
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Wheels/Tyres again

Postby 105 » 29 Nov 2003 11:11

Like wise lets see those wheels they sound the buisness.What do they ride like being a low profile dont you get bounced and get a hard ride or have you changed suspension/shock set up to suit?,cheers John
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