Road Runner Nest

Just found this place and thought I better introduce myself. Picked up my RR 19 years ago while in highschool. Now its just come out of a 9 yr hibernation. Well actually I had to wake it up with a new 440, originally 400. It's so good to have it on the road again. Just took it on a 1000 mile weekend to Iola, WI. Ran like a champ! Here is a picture, since most threads are worthless without them.

Welcome! Sweet car!

What's your wheel and tire combo?

Thanks.
17" Torqu Thrust M (knockoffs). Tires are 245/45 front and 275/40 in back. Would have like a bit more sidewall but for the price this was the way to go for me, plus it keeps it very close to stock height.

Welcome to the Nest!

Looks like a pretty cool ride. It's awesome that you've been able to hang on to your car since high school. I know there are more than a few of us who wish we still had our high school or college rides.

72RDRNR wrote:Thanks.
17" Torqu Thrust M (knockoffs). Tires are 245/45 front and 275/40 in back. Would have like a bit more sidewall but for the price this was the way to go for me, plus it keeps it very close to stock height.

7 or 8" wide? Got a bigger picture? I'm going through the wheel/tire thing right now and want to make sure I get it right. Sounds like your combo is similar to what I'm thinking about although I'm going to TRY and get wider and taller in the back...

8" wide up front with 5" backspacing and 9" in back with 6" Backspacing- IIRC. there is room to go wider and I've seen/heard of 295. I got these last year and at that time all of the boards/forums I found no one could help me. So I measured best I could and kept it conservative, I had some old school MT (12" + wide) sportsmans that didn't fit inside the wheel well so it was jacked all the way up on airshocks. I figured the back ones wouldn't last too long anyway I can measure how much more room I have in the back tonight if you want.

This might be helpfull tool! Wish I had found it before I bought mine.
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/PHP-01201/
Percy's High Performance 01201 - Percy's WheelRite Wheel and Tire Fitment Tools

72RDRNR wrote:8" wide up front with 5" backspacing and 9" in back with 6" Backspacing- IIRC. there is room to go wider and I've seen/heard of 295. I got these last year and at that time all of the boards/forums I found no one could help me. So I measured best I could and kept it conservative, I had some old school MT (12" + wide) sportsmans that didn't fit inside the wheel well so it was jacked all the way up on airshocks. I figured the back ones wouldn't last too long anyway I can measure how much more room I have in the back tonight if you want.

6" backspace? Wow!

72RDRNR wrote:This might be helpfull tool! Wish I had found it before I bought mine.
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/PHP-01201/
Percy's High Performance 01201 - Percy's WheelRite Wheel and Tire Fitment Tools

Cool, thanks!

6" backspace? Wow![/quote]

Let me double check that before it becomes gospel. I remember thinking the fronts were good but the back I was leary of, the salesguy guaranteed they would fit(they will say anything to make the sale). But he was right, they fit with room to spare. And I believe both have 0 offset.

Welcome to the nest!

Nice car and welcome to the Nest!

I hope you enjoy the Nest as much as I have.
These guys are very knowledgeable and helpful.

Can't believe I missed the fact that you're from Des Moines. Used to get up there quite often when I lived in Iowa. But I got to Knoxville more often. Damn, I miss that place!

bruce wrote:Can't believe I missed the fact that you're from Des Moines. Used to get up there quite often when I lived in Iowa. But I got to Knoxville more often. Damn, I miss that place!

Sprint car guy? Where did you live in IA? You live in NC and miss IA??? Where in NC do you live? I have friends in Grennsboro and my brother lives in Rock HIll SC.