Front radial suggestions to go with rear MT

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   My plans are to buy the wheels and tires. Totally removal all suspension, rear end and cut the stock tubs out. Then set the wheels and tires in the hole and space how I want the stance. Next measure the distance between the back of each wheels mounting surface and cut the rear housing down to size taking in to consideration the Axel hub offset. 

Any suggestions as to why this won't work going this route? 

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Gizmo456 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List AMC Apprentice Joined: Apr/15/2016 Location: Vancouver, CA Status: Offline Points: 155	Post Options Post Reply Quote Gizmo456 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: Nov/21/2016 at 5:14pm
	My plans are to buy the wheels and tires. Totally removal all suspension, rear end and cut the stock tubs out. Then set the wheels and tires in the hole and space how I want the stance. Next measure the distance between the back of each wheels mounting surface and cut the rear housing down to size taking in to consideration the Axel hub offset. Any suggestions as to why this won't work going this route?

KyleCim Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List AMC Apprentice Joined: Jan/21/2011 Location: Warren, RI Status: Offline Points: 61	Post Options Post Reply Quote KyleCim Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: Nov/22/2016 at 10:26am
	On the original question- I run MT ET Front 26" (Bias Ply) with 275 Pro Drag radials (as do many) and have no issues on or off track. As for rear fitment- 15X10, 5.5" Backspace 275/60-15 MT Pro drag radial- Stock wheel wells with rolled lips. Calvert Mono leafs relocated inboard with sliders on top of the rear frame rails, tight fit but they fit. Clearance is better without the beadlocks, they seem to make the tire a little taller than the same 275 pro's on my 15x10 Pro stars. I forget my rear end measurement but I had a Moser M9 made to my width which was the same as a Falcon if I remember correctly. This is all relative, I do think Gremlin's have a smaller flare on their 1/4's. This is foot braking so suspension is separated a little.
	70 Hornet- 401/727/9"- Too Many Expensive parts-9.71@136 68 AMX- 401, E-Brock tunnel ram, Fiberglass front end 92 Laser RS AWD- 10.19@139 2.0L

390spirit Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List AMC Addicted Joined: Jun/28/2008 Location: U.S.A. Status: Offline Points: 1849	Post Options Post Reply Quote 390spirit Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: Nov/27/2016 at 10:58am
	here is my spirit with a 275-60-15 mickey pro drag radial on a 15x10 wheel but i have control freaks 4 link so i am able to utilize a 6.5 backspace, no leafs to worry about, the 28" tire should fit the stock spirit wheel well if the rear is where its suppose to be, in the front i run a 165-80-15 which i believe is 26" tall

idrambler Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Supporter of TheAMCForum Joined: Jul/02/2007 Location: Nampa,Idaho Status: Offline Points: 2942	Post Options Post Reply Quote idrambler Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: Nov/27/2016 at 12:22pm
	I to am running 165/80-15's 25 inches tall on the front with 3 1/2" wide wheel and 1 1/2" back space.....when I had the Gremlin painted some years ago I had both the front and the rear wheel wells radiused.....
	Jim....AMCRC Treasure Valley AMC Club, Pres 69 AMX 401/727 74 GremlinX 401/727race only 73 Matador 2dr HT 360/727