summit drag-thrust FITMENT ON 83 MALIBU WAGON

[81MSW79]

I recently picked up a second Malibu wagon. car is a 83 wagon with a 7.5 rear and all stock suspension. will be installing a gn rear shortly.

I found a set of rims on summitracing.com that I like. the 15x8 is offered in 2 sizes.
15 x 8 with 4.5" b.s.

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15 x 8 with 5.5" b.s

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which will fit best without a lot of modding. I know I will need to roll lips

plan to run a 255/60/15 . car will be lowered between 1"-2".

was also thinking of running the 15x4 in front which has 1.75" b.s.
what width 55 or 60 series tire can I go with?

thank you for any advice

 

[malibulvr]

4.5 bs is the one you will have to use, and the 255/60 will be tight clearance on the frame but should work ok. I've had ok luck with using a 205/70 on the front with the 4" wide wheel, but the correct tire to use would be 165/80.

 

[81MSW79]

cool. thank you for the help. I was figuring I may need a 1/4" or 1/2" spacer in the back to clear comfortably.