Suspension TECH Including Brakes, Wheels and tires

          
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Old 01-19-2001, 11:11 AM
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What is the largest size wheels that will fit under a 66 tempest. I'm thinkin 'bout 15x8 and 15x7's. Also my car seems to sang. can someone tell me where to measure ride height and what it should be front and rear?

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DAVE

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Old 01-19-2001, 11:11 AM
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What is the largest size wheels that will fit under a 66 tempest. I'm thinkin 'bout 15x8 and 15x7's. Also my car seems to sang. can someone tell me where to measure ride height and what it should be front and rear?

Thanks alot

DAVE

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Old 01-19-2001, 10:10 PM
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Dave,
Assuming this isn't a convertible, the factory height for your car is 53.1 inches. Ideally, it would sit level, across the rocker panel bottom. The way to measure it would be to make sure your tires are inflated correctly, on a level surface, all the non-factory stuff removed (extra tools, golf clubs, etc.) with a full tank of gas.
Then measure the ends of both rocker panels. That should tell you which corner(s) are sagging.
Somebody may have an easier way, but that's how I've done it before.
Kurt

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