Magnum swapping the 72 Scamp!
Well I measured, measured and measured again. I took a chance on some 17x9 +25 wheels I thought would work and got a hold of some used 275/40/17 Mickey Thompson’s.
I can say it worked out pretty well so far! Surprisingly I think I will get away with only some minor clean up of rough edges on the fender lip and maybe if needed a really light trim.
Also huge thanks to @72bluNblu for professional wheel consultation haha
First test fit with no tires yet:
Then when it was looking good, had the tire mounted up before I bought another wheel.
It has about .75” to the quarter and .5” to the leaf.
Here’s the real kicker tho... the rims are an inch wider and the tires much wider, yet these wheels are 2.2 lbs lighter. Not bad. Free hp.
Can’t wait to get the other wheel and mount another tire to try them out!
Well I measured, measured and measured again. I took a chance on some 17x9 +25 wheels I thought would work and got a hold of some used 275/40/17 Mickey Thompson’s.
I can say it worked out pretty well so far! Surprisingly I think I will get away with only some minor clean up of rough edges on the fender lip and maybe if needed a really light trim.
Also huge thanks to @72bluNblu for professional wheel consultation haha
First test fit with no tires yet:
Then when it was looking good, had the tire mounted up before I bought another wheel.
It has about .75” to the quarter and .5” to the leaf.
Here’s the real kicker tho... the rims are an inch wider and the tires much wider, yet these wheels are 2.2 lbs lighter. Not bad. Free hp.
Can’t wait to get the other wheel and mount another tire to try them out!
