1978 Malibu SS SS/GT

Jeff Goss · 11-18-2007, 03:59 AM

What size tire can the car fit? I ran an 81 Malibu with a 250 horsepower 327. It had a 4gc carb and ran it with a 31.25 X 12.2 tire. I probably could have run it with a smaller tire, but with some marginal tracks I chose the larger tire.

If you run a big block, the torque you make with necessitate a 14 X 32 tire.

I built the car with a 9 inch and 4-link. You could run it with a ladder bar, but it isn't as adjustable.

With the stock suspension, you would need an anti-roll bar and adjustable control arms. Then, tire size would dictate the motor you could run.

Hope this helps.

Jeff
6990 SS/MA

11-18-2007, 03:59 AM	#8
Jeff Goss Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Burlington, WA Posts: 361 Likes: 1 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: 1978 Malibu SS SS/GT What size tire can the car fit? I ran an 81 Malibu with a 250 horsepower 327. It had a 4gc carb and ran it with a 31.25 X 12.2 tire. I probably could have run it with a smaller tire, but with some marginal tracks I chose the larger tire. If you run a big block, the torque you make with necessitate a 14 X 32 tire. I built the car with a 9 inch and 4-link. You could run it with a ladder bar, but it isn't as adjustable. With the stock suspension, you would need an anti-roll bar and adjustable control arms. Then, tire size would dictate the motor you could run. Hope this helps. Jeff 6990 SS/MA