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Pictures of 18" wheels on a 65/66?
and yet another post looking for pics of 65/66 with 18" wheels. thanks
and yet another post looking for pics of 65/66 with 18" wheels. thanks
Huh??? I don't get it.bifs66 said:I appologize for replying when I don't have any pictures to offer; but I hope you don't mind a comment on those large rims on early Mustangs. I have noticed that the large dia wheel/low profile tire combination on an early Mustang gives the general appearance of the old narrow band, high profile whitewall tires that came on these cars. When I bought a new 1965 GT, I took off those 695/14 whitewalls within a couple of weeks and installed dual redlines. Everytime I see those low-profile ties mounted on large rims, particularly chrome/aluminum ones, it just looks like the old stang is wearing whitewall tires. I suppose my dislike of whitewalls on a performance car clouds my perception a little.
65shlbycln said:You'll find that 17in wheels are tight on 65-66 cars. Im not sure if you can even fit 18's without some sort of modification to the fenders or wheelwell.
jusinbailey said:well, it really doesnt have much to do with the rim size as it does with the overall diameter of the tire. you achieve this by going with a smaller profile tire, such as a 35 as oposed to the popular 45 with 17's. whether or not this results in the same diameter i dont know. i just figured with the right tire combo the overall diameter could be the same, no?
jusinbailey said:well, it really doesnt have much to do with the rim size as it does with the overall diameter of the tire. you achieve this by going with a smaller profile tire, such as a 35 as oposed to the popular 45 with 17's. whether or not this results in the same diameter i dont know. i just figured with the right tire combo the overall diameter could be the same, no?
66P51GT said:Huh??? I don't get it.