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Old 02-23-2016, 01:17 PM
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I'm in need of some one who has put 18 in wheels on a 70 Monte. Mine is lowered 2 inches. I'm trying to find what works and looks good. I'm new here, any help or advice appreciated! Rich
 
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Welcome to the Monte Carlo Family.
I hope that one of our member's can assist you with your question.
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Keep checking back on your thread to see what our member's post.
Good Luck on getting your Monte the way you want it to be...

Also, check the below links to see if they may give you some information ?

1970 2" drop spindles and tire size? - Suspension Tech - First ...

www.firstgenmc.com › ... › Technical › Suspension Tech


Dec 6, 2009 - Current rubber is P225/70-15 on the front on 7" corvette rally rims. ... from the floor of the garage to the roof of the car I know it sits 1 inch lower the stock. ... Mine has 2 inch drop springs and 1 1/2 spindles with 18 inch wheels.



Wheel and Tire data base. - Suspension Tech - First Generation ...

www.firstgenmc.com › ... › Technical › Suspension Tech


Mar 22, 2009 - Example...255/60/15The make of the wheel and tire. ... Stock 15X7 Monte Rally with 4" of backspacing ... Small block car,no a/c ... 1970 Misty TurquoiseMonte Carlo - 108,000 miles ... heidt's 2 inch drop spindles up front.



Is 3 inches too much drop? | Rolling Chassis | MonteCarloSS.com ...

www.montecarloss.com › ... › Technical Discussions › Rolling Chassis


Jul 9, 2006 - 18 posts
I see where some people are running a 3 inch drop via the OPG ... while others are running 2 inch drops and have some rubbing, what gives? ... I even prefer rough in my daily car vs. the floating feel in the Monte. ... thrust d's (245/60/15) but eventually move to a 17 or 18 inch wheel. ... 1970 Pontiac GTO



1970 Chevrolet Monte Carlo Front Brakes (18 inch min ...

ssbrakes.com/ag-88408.88371.88483.107334.88345-1970-chevrolet-m...


Items 1 - 60 of 2063 - Year 1970 Make Chevrolet Model Monte Carlo Position Front ...V8 - At the Wheels only - 12 inch rotors - 2 inch Drop Spindle - W123-29DS.


 
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Old 02-23-2016, 01:40 PM
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Thanks beach bum Mike
 
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Thumbs up Good Luck on finding the infor U need

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Old 02-23-2016, 06:15 PM
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Brest pics beach bum Mike, do you happen to know the backspacing and offset specs?
 
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Old 02-23-2016, 06:28 PM
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Originally Posted by Rheatley
Brest pics beach bum Mike, do you happen to know the backspacing and offset specs?
I don't know if the below link will help or not, but it's increases the activity on your thread + the MCF Good Luck



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1988 1987 1986 1985 1984 1983 1982 1981 1980 1979 1978 1977 1976 1975 1974 1973 1972 1971 1970. Wheel General Info The ranges of possible values for tires and rims of Chevrolet Monte Carlo. ... Offset (mm): 35 - 40.








Chevrolet Impala - Specs of wheel sizes, tires, PCD, Offset ...
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Chevrolet Impala - Find out the correct alloy wheel fitment, PCD, offset and such ...1972 1971 1970 1969 1968 1967 1966 1965 1964 1963 1962 1961 1960 1959 1958 ....SS And 06'-07' Monte Carlo SS.the eBay page above shows the specs. .... what is the largest wheel and tire combo and back spacing I can put on a ...
 
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Old 02-23-2016, 09:37 PM
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Wondering how active this forum is? How do I add a pic of my Monte Carlo, not vert techie
 




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