New wheels and tires on Bluto

[Tobbun]

Flatsman and I added some different wheels to Bluto.

Rear = BF Goodrich Comp TA Drag Radials P315/60/R15. Front = BF Goodrich Radials P235/70/R15.

http://www.svtgalleries.net/gallery/data/500/624October_007-med.jpg

I can't wait to get them to the track to see how they do on the launch.

http://www.svtgalleries.net/gallery/data/500/624October_008-med.jpg

[StormShadow]

awesome:tu:

[02BOLT]

:beer:

[Sixpipes]

Cool. Give us a shot down the side of the bed (from the back). Just curious how much they really stick out. :tu:

[Flats Man]

Thanks for the wheels and tires Rob! I guess a little drop in the suspension is next but I think I will let Terry make the call on that one. How much do you think we should go for and still hook this thing up Terry? What about you Tobbun? How does "Little T" like the wheels? lolknana
I notice that we still have a rake to the truck which is good!

[Tobbun]

Thanks for the wheels and tires Rob! I guess a little drop in the suspension is next but I think I will let Terry make the call on that one. How much do you think we should go for and still hook this thing up Terry? What about you Tobbun? How does "Little T" like the wheels? lolknana
I notice that we still have a rake to the truck which is good!

I think it definatly needs a drop. :) Maybe a late halloween present... :)

Little T hasn't seen them yet. Getting ready to take him to school.

[Mark #2]

I think it definatly needs a drop. :) Maybe a late halloween present... :)

Agree drop the back about 2", do you have shackles in it yet?

[Tobbun]

Cool. Give us a shot down the side of the bed (from the back). Just curious how much they really stick out. :tu:

Here is a shot from the rear. They really don't stick out that much from the fender well.

http://www.svtgalleries.net/gallery/data/500/624Picture_083-med.jpg

http://www.svtgalleries.net/gallery/data/500/624Picture_084-med.jpg

[Mark #2]

Time for some Pam when you go to the track. Trust me on this one.

[Tobbun]

Time for some Pam when you go to the track. Trust me on this one.

The non-stick spray? What do you use it for?

[Mark #2]

The non-stick spray? What do you use it for?Yup, when the wheels stick out of the fender wheels they sling VHT(glue/dead horse/etc) and rubber all over the sides of the truck. My slicks stick out less than yours. I didn't use Pam in Kansas, and spent 3 hours last night cleaning off the rubber.

Mark

[Flats Man]

I like the new Avatar! I am not so sure that Popeye will like it though! Remember who your mentors are Grass Hopper!:twitch:
Actually I just enlarged that Avatar and it appears to me that Popeye is actually laughing at Bluto! That is scary!

[Flats Man]

It looks like we now have a collectors item! lol
http://www.nloc.net/forum/showthread.php?s=&threadid=82045

[L8 APEX]

Yee Haw!:rll:

[Flats Man]

Ok Tarpon Man! what drop would you recommend for Bluto with the tires that we have installed? Front diameter is 28 inches and rear is 30 inches.

[Ivanhoe_Farms]

Any truth to the rumor you are putting a twin-turbo (t4 hybrid) 408 build motor in Bluto this winter??:nana2 :nana2 :nana2

[L8 APEX]

I say raise the rear 2 more inches and lower the front 1"knana