Suspension TECH Including Brakes, Wheels and tires

          
Reply
 
Thread Tools Display Modes
  #1  
Old 06-29-2010, 04:07 PM
sixgunsblazing's Avatar
sixgunsblazing sixgunsblazing is offline
Senior Member
 
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: NW
Posts: 213
Default

16X8 with 245/50/16's all around.

Just picked them up this weekend and threw them on



  #2  
Old 07-25-2010, 02:38 PM
b-man's Avatar
b-man b-man is offline
Moderator
 
Join Date: Sep 2002
Location: Sunny So Cal
Posts: 17,613
Default

A reminder to all posters in this thread:

Please provide the 3 pieces of info requested in the original post, otherwise this archive thread that was started to help others see what fits and what doesn't starts to become useless.

I see a lot of combos posted here that don't have any wheel backspacing info provided. This info is very important, you need to provide it to show what will work on the cars of other members looking in here to help them decide what to do for their own car.

Please post pics and info gathered from your own car.

  #3  
Old 07-25-2010, 09:40 PM
garrity455's Avatar
garrity455 garrity455 is offline
Senior Chief
 
Join Date: Aug 2009
Posts: 415
Default

Sorry, here is more info. 79 Trans-Am. Stock suspension, with beat in seat belt bulge.

I went with centerline wheels. 17x9.5 with 4.5 BS out back and 17x7 with 3.5 BS up front. I went M&H 325/45/17 out back, 225/60/17 up front.
Attached Thumbnails
Click image for larger version

Name:	IMG_0639.jpg
Views:	886
Size:	67.8 KB
ID:	213148  

__________________

1979 Trans-Am. 3900 + lbs.
3.42 gear, 10" 4000+ Continental, 280 cfm e heads, performer rpm, 750 Holley, 242/248 HR cam, 10.2 to 1, 11.31, 117.2 mph, 1.49 60'.
  #4  
Old 08-08-2010, 10:12 PM
Ozzmann's Avatar
Ozzmann Ozzmann is offline
Chief Ponti-yacker
 
Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: Mackay, Australia
Posts: 711
Default

17 X 8'' Boyd Smoothies up front wrapped in 235/45 and 2"" dropped spindals 4'' backspace
17 x 9.5" rear wrapped in 265/40 4 1/2 " backspace




Last edited by Ozzmann; 08-08-2010 at 11:02 PM.
  #5  
Old 08-21-2010, 04:52 PM
1966goat's Avatar
1966goat 1966goat is offline
Senior Member
 
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: San Jose, CA
Posts: 217
Send a message via AIM to 1966goat Send a message via Skype™ to 1966goat
Default

New wheels

Rally II 4.5" backspace - Code HW
Firestone Firehawk Indy 500s 235/60R15 all the way around





I think they look mean when painted black

__________________

461ci, Edelbrock 72cc heads, KB 15cc dished pistons, comp xe274, PRW 1.5 roller rockers, Performer RPM intake, Holley 80508 750cfm, RARE oversized manifolds, Pypes X-pipe Exhaust
  #6  
Old 09-08-2010, 09:23 PM
zegto zegto is offline
Member
 
Join Date: Jun 2010
Posts: 85
Default 70 gto vert

finally. 12 year old 15x8 wheel vintiques rally II's w/ 4" back spacing, with 255 60 BFGs. DAMN close at front - +/- 3/8" to wheel well tips. kids like 'em!
Attached Thumbnails
Click image for larger version

Name:	P9050153.jpg
Views:	818
Size:	69.1 KB
ID:	217994   Click image for larger version

Name:	P9050154.jpg
Views:	853
Size:	59.5 KB
ID:	217995   Click image for larger version

Name:	P9050152.jpg
Views:	760
Size:	65.3 KB
ID:	217996   Click image for larger version

Name:	P9050156.jpg
Views:	838
Size:	62.5 KB
ID:	217997  

  #7  
Old 10-28-2010, 05:12 AM
Charlie Brengun's Avatar
Charlie Brengun Charlie Brengun is offline
Senior Chief
 
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: the Netherlands
Posts: 343
Default

1968 GTO

front 15x7 American Racing 200S 3.75 inch backspacing 235/60R15 BF Goodrich radial TA
rear 15x8 American Racing 200S 4.75 inch backspacing 275/60R15 BF Goodrich radial TA

the front and the rear have Hotchkis lowering springs installed as well.




__________________
1968 - Pontiac GTO
  #8  
Old 10-08-2011, 11:48 AM
abx131 abx131 is offline
Junior Member
 
Join Date: Sep 2011
Location: Pacific Northwest
Posts: 10
Default



15x7 Weld Ultras with NEW 215/60/15 Grand Am tires.....$300 on Craig's List. Classic look on a budget!

  #9  
Old 10-08-2011, 12:43 PM
Alvin's Avatar
Alvin Alvin is offline
Suspended
 
Join Date: Apr 2003
Location: Pontiac Land
Posts: 3,332
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by abx131 View Post


15x7 Weld Ultras with NEW 215/60/15 Grand Am tires.....$300 on Craig's List. Classic look on a budget!

Here you go ABX... re: your http://i1229.photobucket.com/albums/...d/100_2149.jpg


  #10  
Old 10-08-2011, 11:50 AM
abx131 abx131 is offline
Junior Member
 
Join Date: Sep 2011
Location: Pacific Northwest
Posts: 10
Default

http://s1229.photobucket.com/albums/...t=100_2149.jpg.

  #11  
Old 10-20-2011, 12:00 AM
blazer1970 blazer1970 is offline
Junior Member
 
Join Date: Oct 2011
Location: White Lake, MI
Posts: 1
Default 68 Firebird with Weld Pro Stars

15X8 275/60/15's & 15X5 215/70/15's
Attached Thumbnails
Click image for larger version

Name:	68 Bird.jpg
Views:	900
Size:	59.0 KB
ID:	260619  

  #12  
Old 11-21-2011, 12:17 PM
Sloan66's Avatar
Sloan66 Sloan66 is offline
Senior Chief
 
Join Date: Apr 2011
Location: Tennessee
Posts: 474
Default 66 GTO w/ Poverty Caps

15x7 GM steel wheels with BFG from Diamond Back 235/60/15 all around, hotchkis springs
Attached Thumbnails
Click image for larger version

Name:	Untitled.jpg
Views:	1038
Size:	53.2 KB
ID:	264385  

  #13  
Old 11-23-2011, 10:42 PM
ramair3 ramair3 is offline
Member
 
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: Brooklyn Center, MN
Posts: 52
Default 69 Judge

Wheels and tires

Centerline Lazer II polished 17 x 8 fronts w/ 4” backspacing
Centerline Lazer II polished 17 x 10 rears w/ 5” backspacing
Goodyear Eagle F1 tires, 245-45-17 and 285-40-17

Picture with tire under rear of car is a BFGoodrich radial T/A is a 295-50-15, but shows what a 285 would look like.
Attached Thumbnails
Click image for larger version

Name:	IMG_0076-2.jpg
Views:	667
Size:	72.7 KB
ID:	264633   Click image for larger version

Name:	IMG_0071-2.jpg
Views:	700
Size:	129.1 KB
ID:	264634   Click image for larger version

Name:	DCAM0034.jpg
Views:	817
Size:	52.2 KB
ID:	264635   Click image for larger version

Name:	PB230003-2.jpg
Views:	762
Size:	58.3 KB
ID:	264636  

  #14  
Old 02-02-2012, 07:21 PM
VAB5 VAB5 is offline
Member
 
Join Date: Jan 2011
Posts: 87
Default

Pontiac Rally II HW Code, 15 x 7 at all 4 corners

1/4" offset, 4-1/4" backspace

BFG T/A RWL, 235/60R15 front and rear


  #15  
Old 02-27-2012, 12:01 PM
Nikwho's Avatar
Nikwho Nikwho is offline
Senior Chief
 
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: Arizona
Posts: 364
Default

Here is my '67 Tempest. It has 275/60-15 Cooper Cobra's on 15x8 wheels with 5.5" backspacing on the rear. 215/65-15 Cooper Cobra's on 15x7 wheels with 4.5" b.s. on the front. No engine/tranny in the car, it will sit pretty low. It is on Hotchkis front springs and Jeep TJ rear springs.
Attached Thumbnails
Click image for larger version

Name:	user166044_pic7782_1328845728.jpg
Views:	838
Size:	63.0 KB
ID:	276524  

__________________
'67 Tempest Custom - Resto Mod 462/TH400
'59 Chevy Apache 350/700-R4

Last edited by Nikwho; 02-27-2012 at 12:20 PM.
  #16  
Old 03-18-2012, 07:31 PM
firebirdmi firebirdmi is offline
Senior Member
 
Join Date: Feb 2004
Location: NY
Posts: 233
Default

Front: 235/45/R17 Nitto 555 on a 9" wide/5" backspace Year One Rally 2 (will switch to 8" wide when they come in)

Rear: 255/45/R17 Nitto 555 on a 9" wide/5" backspace Year One Rally 2
Attached Thumbnails
Click image for larger version

Name:	new rims.jpg
Views:	989
Size:	67.4 KB
ID:	278701  

  #17  
Old 03-18-2012, 08:08 PM
torqjunki's Avatar
torqjunki torqjunki is offline
Ultimate Warrior
 
Join Date: Jan 2001
Location: Magnolia, TX
Posts: 1,447
Default

Man that early bird looks good! Are those the polished wheels or is the center light silver? Can you get those in 15's 9" wide?

__________________
1971 Base Firebird..505ci IA 2A Round port E-heads by Butler 348 cfm.. Comp street SR 266/[email protected] Victor intake/Quick Fuel Q950. 1 7/8" Dougs headers..3" mandrel bent exhaust with Hooker Max Flow mufflers, T-350 well built with 10" 4000 stall nitrous Continental converter..3.73 posi . Caltracs and 10" slicks. Belt driven water pump, alternator, Pwr steering and brakes,Flex fan. 11:1compression, straight 93 octane pump fuel. 10.35 @ 129.88 with 1.45 60ft N/A at 3700lbs race weight.
  #18  
Old 03-18-2012, 09:58 PM
Old Blue 66 Old Blue 66 is offline
Ultimate Warrior
 
Join Date: Aug 2005
Posts: 6,351
Default

Front Cragar 15x7 4" BS with 215/70/15
Rear Cragar 15x 8 4 1/4" BS with 255/60/15


  #19  
Old 04-07-2012, 11:06 AM
riskey69's Avatar
riskey69 riskey69 is offline
Junior Member
 
Join Date: Sep 2006
Posts: 20
Default 1970 GTO

Here are pics of my 70 GTO. 15 x 8"(4.5" backspace) rim in back 15 x 7"(4" backspace) rim in front. The car is a 455 car so, it has the 12 bolt rearend in it withoriginal suspension. I am not sure if anyting was changeed on the front end. Tires size 255/70/15 (rear) 245/60/15 (front)
Attached Thumbnails
Click image for larger version

Name:	2012-04-07_09-20-49_542.jpg
Views:	776
Size:	44.4 KB
ID:	280890   Click image for larger version

Name:	2012-04-07_09-20-11_116.jpg
Views:	753
Size:	40.4 KB
ID:	280891  

  #20  
Old 04-21-2012, 12:01 PM
cnc's Avatar
cnc cnc is offline
Ultimate Warrior
 
Join Date: May 2005
Location: London,Ont, Canada
Posts: 4,021
Default

15x7 235/60/15 4.0 B/S frt
15x8 255/60/15 4.5 B/S Rear
Rims are US MAGS






__________________
1973 Firebird Navajo Orange w/shaker,1973 400/461,1972 Intake SD CNC'd,1977 Q-Jet 800 CFM w/ Cliffs Kit,Tanks Inc PA4 255 Walbro intank pump ,-8an feed/return,RobbMc Regulator,RobbMc 40 micron filter,253 CFM 6x-8's w/H.S 1:5 Roller Rockers,SD Stump Puller H/R Cam 230/236 @.050 112 lobe separation 565/.570 lift,Crower Solid Rollers,28150 Hedman Headers,3" exhaust,full tailpipes,350 Turbo,9.5" 3200 Converter,3:42 gear,8.5 posi,C/E slide-alinks,Koni adj frt shocks,Best [email protected] Lookin for 11's
Reply


Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off

Forum Jump


All times are GMT -4. The time now is 11:08 AM.

 

About Us

The PY Online Forums is the largest online gathering of Pontiac enthusiasts anywhere in the world. Founded in 1991, it was also the first online forum for people to gather and talk about their Pontiacs. Since then, it has become the mecca of Pontiac technical data and knowledge that no other place can surpass.

 




Copyright © 2017