I have been trying to keep my 85 442 fairly stock appearing, all of the upgrades are in the powertrain and suspension. But I think I have hit the end of the road in that regard.
The fuel injected 383 is just overwhelming the tires at any speed (235 60r15 Cooper Cobras) on the stock Olds SS 15x7 wheels. And it's lower compression because I planned on a blow thru supercharger. But won't touch that until I get better traction. Rear suspension is stock but fresh. New poly body bushings. lowering springs 1" rear 2" front.
The dilemma: do I get those 17x8 Year Old Olds SSII wheels and paint accents accordingly? They don't look bad but from reading on here the largest tire I can get is a 245 or maybe 255 on those rear wheels? Is that right? Would it even be worth it to go from 235s to 245s? Big enough difference? 17x9s are available too, not sure what will fit on there.
Or will it be more sensible to go with some drag radials or something?
The fuel injected 383 is just overwhelming the tires at any speed (235 60r15 Cooper Cobras) on the stock Olds SS 15x7 wheels. And it's lower compression because I planned on a blow thru supercharger. But won't touch that until I get better traction. Rear suspension is stock but fresh. New poly body bushings. lowering springs 1" rear 2" front.
The dilemma: do I get those 17x8 Year Old Olds SSII wheels and paint accents accordingly? They don't look bad but from reading on here the largest tire I can get is a 245 or maybe 255 on those rear wheels? Is that right? Would it even be worth it to go from 235s to 245s? Big enough difference? 17x9s are available too, not sure what will fit on there.
Or will it be more sensible to go with some drag radials or something?