Rear wheel size and Tire size

twudarczyk · 03-08-2010, 09:24 PM

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

greg fulk · 03-09-2010, 01:39 AM

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

Poke · 03-09-2010, 03:31 PM

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Originally Posted by greg fulk

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

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

twudarczyk · 03-09-2010, 11:49 PM

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.

2021STK · 03-10-2010, 12:25 AM

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

greg fulk · 03-10-2010, 02:11 AM

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.

03-08-2010, 09:24 PM	#1
twudarczyk Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 12 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	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

03-09-2010, 01:39 AM	#2
greg fulk VIP Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: jackson Posts: 1,165 Likes: 0 Liked 5 Times in 3 Posts	Re: Rear wheel size and Tire size 30x9 radials fit..... How quick a car do ya have? __________________ Greg Fulk 308 308X P/SA "ALL AMERICAN"

03-09-2010, 11:49 PM	#4
twudarczyk Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 12 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	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.

03-10-2010, 12:25 AM	#5
2021STK Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 281 Likes: 280 Liked 17 Times in 14 Posts	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

03-10-2010, 02:11 AM	#6
greg fulk VIP Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: jackson Posts: 1,165 Likes: 0 Liked 5 Times in 3 Posts	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. __________________ Greg Fulk 308 308X P/SA "ALL AMERICAN"