[fastboy143]

Originally Posted by AROWHED

...it currently has 15 x 7 Rally II all around, with 225\70R15 on front, 255\70R15 rear.

Would/Did the 15x7's with 255/70R15's fit on the rears BEFORE you moved the shock mount and altered the fender skirt latches?

I guess I'm still holding out hope for 245+wide tires on my 15x7 wheels without moving the shock mount. Latches are not a problem, I don't think they are even present.

Thanks
Barry

[Venomous Type]

so if you do a larger wheel like 17 and up you dont have to worry about the same scrubbing as would a 15 inch?

so say if you did a 17X9 with a low pro tire it would clear better as opposed to a 15X8?

[AROWHED]

Fastboy143, to answer your question, yes I did have to modify (remove) the fender skirt latch assemblies, trim some metal from wheelwell lip as well as the skirts themselves, and relocate the lower shock mounts, just to run the 255\70-15 on factory-stock 15 x 7 Rally on the rear.
The lower shock mount mod is easy...just have to drill a new 1/2" diam hole. It will bring the shock body a little closer to the axle tube, but that only means it may be necessary to move the brake line a little.
Skirt latches mods: Not so easy...as matter of fact its a big PITA. I curently have two 1/4" pins holding each skirt in place, and they are exceedingly difficult to remove with huge tires in the way. Plus now they are stuck with mild corrosion to boot, as my car is a daily driver. I'm sure there is an easier way to retain the skirts, but back in 2004 I set it up this way since I was pressed for time, and have not readdressed the problem since.