TY for that info on the front size. I recalled it was a 'non-typical' size but wanted to confirm. I was going to run the same size on my 'Bu because of a weird compulsion to maintain consistency on the rolling stock, The reality is that 225mm is appropriately sized for that 8" wide wheel width & keeping the sidewall shoulder square. Most will opt for a wider 235 or 245.
My plan was 225/45 & 255/40 on an 18x8"/9" combo but I stalled there while trying to determine if I could stuff an 18x9"/10" 255/285mm combo up into the wells which as you know is much trickier the lower you go.
TBH, I would’ve much preferred to have something like a 245 on the front for a wider contact patch and more stability during cornering. I suppose it still could be a possibility down the road if I were to do something like
Supercharged111 suggested and widen the front fenders. I have a planned Malibu fender flare mod in the works for sometime in the future, but it won’t be enough to accommodate that much wider of a tire. In fact, it’s only to buy me a little more room for the existing combination to safely clear the wheels and tires as I air it up and down now.
As has been fairly well documented in other threads here on the forum, the Malibu seems to have a little larger and more forgiving rear wheelwells for wider tires than the Cutlasses and other models. I would think you’d have no issue stuffing a 285/18 in the back of yours with just the right offset and backspacing. I currently have 295/18’s on mine, but that’s a completely different deal yet again. Narrowed 12 bolt and stretched rear quarters in my case. Here again though, I’d love to be able to step up to a 305/18 minimum, or more preferably a 315 or 335.
Nothing makes a statement quite like that much rubber underneath the back of a car.
Looking forward to visiting again this weekend and seeing this thing in person. Oh and don't worry about the dull paint LOL
Hey man, I’m looking forward to having you guys over too! You’ve never seen The Juggernaut in person. Hopefully it doesn’t disappoint. Give me a shout once you figure out roughly what time you guys will be rolling through town.
That car looks really mean bottomed out, Donovan! 👍
Indeed it does Mike! Much more so in person. The pictures just don’t quite do it justice, especially when you consider things like the roof are right around chest height when it’s aired out like that. That’s pretty low, especially for a G body!
Great job! I'm going to focus on you so I don't get discourage with my project.
Thank you, I wish you the best of luck. It can be difficult at times, but you’ve just gotta keep your eye on the goal and don’t let anything deter you.
