My car is currently in the shop having the front and rear glass fitted and some final interior trim, and then I will be able to declare that the bulk of the restoration is done.
Except, I need new wheels and tires. I’ve been researching wheel and tire size using a lot of the resources provided by this and other bulletin boards.
My car is a 65 Coupe, front disc brakes, rear drums, no Shelby A-Arm drop, 9 inch Ford rear end. I don’t want to roll the fenders. Currently I have 14x6 inch wheels with 195 width tires.
I’m most likely gonna go with AR Torq. Thrust D wheels. I’ll most likely be buying wheels and tires via the internet (Performance Plus Tire, Tire Rack or similar) so, while I want to increase tire width I’m looking for a no hassle installation.
After much research I’ve decided on:
Front: 16x8 inch wheels, 4.5 inch backspace, 205x50x16
Rear: 16x8 inch wheels, 4.5 inch backspace, 225x50x16
Questions:
1. Anybody running with such a set up on a ’65 Coupe and would like to comment on wheel and tire fit?
2. Anybody like to recommend a tire manufacturer and type in the $100-$120 price range (per tire)?
3. Recommendations for online wheel and tire suppliers?
4. Photos always welcome.
5. Any comments welcome.
Thanks in advance.
Except, I need new wheels and tires. I’ve been researching wheel and tire size using a lot of the resources provided by this and other bulletin boards.
My car is a 65 Coupe, front disc brakes, rear drums, no Shelby A-Arm drop, 9 inch Ford rear end. I don’t want to roll the fenders. Currently I have 14x6 inch wheels with 195 width tires.
I’m most likely gonna go with AR Torq. Thrust D wheels. I’ll most likely be buying wheels and tires via the internet (Performance Plus Tire, Tire Rack or similar) so, while I want to increase tire width I’m looking for a no hassle installation.
After much research I’ve decided on:
Front: 16x8 inch wheels, 4.5 inch backspace, 205x50x16
Rear: 16x8 inch wheels, 4.5 inch backspace, 225x50x16
Questions:
1. Anybody running with such a set up on a ’65 Coupe and would like to comment on wheel and tire fit?
2. Anybody like to recommend a tire manufacturer and type in the $100-$120 price range (per tire)?
3. Recommendations for online wheel and tire suppliers?
4. Photos always welcome.
5. Any comments welcome.
Thanks in advance.