Tire size w/2” lower springs

[Ratchet]

I’d like some suggestions on rear tire size. My 81 Malibu has UMI 2” lower rear springs. Wheels are 7” x 15” Rally’s. Looking for a taller tire that will not rub. Rear shocks are Bilsteins AK 1052.

 

[fleming442]

Staggered or uniform all around? The general rule of thumb is 26" overall height, and you should be fine.

 

[Ratchet]

Staggered or uniform all around? The general rule of thumb is 26" overall height, and you should be fine.

I am going for a staggered look. Big in back and smaller up front.

 

[pontiacgp]

I' wonder how much the UMI drop springs dropped the car

 

[Ratchet]

There are not any before and after pic/measurements. I do know the rear Bilsteins required a lot of effort to get installed. My guess is the UMI springs lived up to their 2” drop spec.

 

[pontiacgp]

There are not any before and after pic/measurements. I do know the rear Bilsteins required a lot of effort to get installed. My guess is the UMI springs lived up to their 2” drop spec.

we know what a G body looks like at stock height so an after picture would be good. I have Bilstein shocks and they install like any other shock so I'm not sure why you think they require alot of effort

 

[Ratchet]

Probably the term 'effort' was misplaced. The rear end had to be pushed up higher than I expected.

 

[Hooligan85MCSS]

I’d like some suggestions on rear tire size. My 81 Malibu has UMI 2” lower rear springs. Wheels are 7” x 15” Rally’s. Looking for a taller tire that will not rub. Rear shocks are Bilsteins AK 1052.

What size combo did u end up going with? I'm planning on getting the UMI Stage 2 kit with 2" drop myself.

 

[TURNA]

15x7 Vette style rallys 255/60/15 is your best fit

 

[moby92]

To OP how's your research so far?

15x7 Vette style rallys 255/60/15 is your best fit

My uncle wanting the same set up for his incoming Malibu project. I'll just finish installing the railings and bakflip tonneau covers on my truck and I'll come over and discuss that set up.