15x8.5" Torq Thrust on 1970 Chevelle

**scuncio** · #1 11-10-2018, 02:33 AM

Folks,

Has anyone tried to run the vintage 8.5" TTs (3.75" backspacing) on the back of a '70-72 Chevelle? How is the fit?

cwc · #2 11-10-2018, 08:35 PM

Here you go

**scuncio** · #3 11-10-2018, 09:03 PM

Awesome! Can you tell me the tire size?

L78M22Rag · #4 11-10-2018, 09:21 PM

I believe they’re L60-15 tires

**scuncio** · #5 11-11-2018, 12:10 AM

Exactly where I was going with mine. Thanks guys.

cwc · #6 11-11-2018, 02:30 AM

They are l60 Pro Tracs,they will definilty not fit inside the fenders,I changed rear coils to lift it several inches

**scuncio** · #7 11-11-2018, 03:41 AM

Thanks - do you get any rubbing on the wheel lips?

cwc · #8 11-14-2018, 03:18 AM

No rubbing,but it does sit a bit high

**GotGrunt** · #9 11-14-2018, 03:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by L78M22Rag

I believe they’re L60-15 tires

Quote:

Originally Posted by cwc

No rubbing,but it does sit a bit high

Same here, but I like the rake lol

**Lynn** · #10 11-14-2018, 03:55 AM

If you get something with a little more backspacing, you won't have any rubbing issues. I have 15 x 10 Centerlines on back of the 68 El Camino, and the outer sidewall doesn't even come close to rubbing even with 275 60 15 tires. I am guessing you already knew that; and were just wondering about 8.5 width with only 3.75 inches of BS.

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