Rear wheel size and Tire size
 

I have a 78 Malibu wagon, that is going to be a little footbrake bracket car. I have a bolt-in 9 inch in it. I was wondering if anyone knew what size tire and wheel will fit without having to notch the frame.
Thanks,
Tyler

Re: Rear wheel size and Tire size
 

30x9 radials fit..... How quick a car do ya have?

Re: Rear wheel size and Tire size
 

With what rear springs???Also what size rim and backspacing???

Re: Rear wheel size and Tire size
 

It will only run 11.90's at the quickest. I was thinking around maybe a 15x8 wheels with 4 1/2 backspace. Tire size I was hoping a 30x9, but if I have to go smaller I will.

Re: Rear wheel size and Tire size
 

I use 30x9 on a 15x10 with 5 inch BS on my 78 Malibu wagon but you need to check your housing width flange to flange measurement to be sure it's the same as stock.

Good luck,
Dave

Re: Rear wheel size and Tire size
 

my Cutlass (same chassis as your malibu) I run an 8" wheel with 4 1/2 back spacing....4 3/4 would work better. When I bought the car it had 10" wheels on it & they worked with wheel spacers.