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Posted by 89hatchback_lx (Member # 587) on
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Can a 15x9inch rim fit with clearance? Im thinking of buying some Drag Lites for my car but want to put 15x9 in the back and 15x8 in front. Can this be done? Thanx for any info.
Posted by shade-tree (Member # 298) on
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15x8 is a bit big up front. Even a 245 is going to rub up front on an '89 unless you take a softball bat or something to your wheelwells.235's fit fine on stock 15x7s
Out back, 15x9 by itself is probably ok, but it really depends on the tire. Should you go with a 275 you are going to have problems as well, remediable probably by removing (or flipping) the quad shock, and a little fender massaging again.
If you're just after the 'look' run 235's up front, and maybe 255's out back. Otherwise, going around corners your suspension/tires are going to rub on you and it might not be worth it to ya.
I dunno, just my opinion.
FWIW, 15x8 (or 15x8.5) rims fit 10" rear drag slicks GREAT! ![[worship]](graemlins/worship.gif)