hello everybody! I'm going to change wheels on my cat. I will go with A.R. Torq Thrust D.
I'd like to have 255 wide tires on 15" on all wheels. front and rear. Will it look good? i'm searchin' for a "fatty tires" look.
But before, i have a couple of questions..
1. is 8" width nice looking for 255 width tires?
2. Now my fenders are looking kinda.. empty. what is a good backspacing that will push a little bit externally the look of my wheels? (without making them exit by the car shape, obviously!)
3. i'm a noobie! what is the right bolt circle? :uhoh: :klo:
4. are 255 tires too wide for front wheels and the steering mechanism? will it cause troubles?
5. what are the right lug nuts for that kind of wheels?
I wish i could buy the right wheels for me.. help! summit racing waits for me!
I run 285/40-17's on 9 inch wide rims with 5.25" backspacing on the rear and 245/45-17's on 8 inch wide rims with 4.5" backspacing on the front. 245 is pushing the limits for front, so I'd have to recommend against 255.
Bolt circle is 4.5". The seller of the wheels should be able to specify the right lugs.
Yeah i know, but on my "italian circulation sheet" i can only run:
195/75 r14
225/70 r14
Or
front 225/70 r14 rear 255/60 r15
i don't want troubles with police, plus i like the vintage look.
now i have 225/70 r14 in all 4 wheels.. dunno if the third combo in order with different front/rear wheels will look better. Will it fit perfectly? Will it be cool? What is the right baspacing? Hum. Maybe this combo could look good with 255 / 70 rear.. higher tire profile, same as the front.. but anyway, i can't, if i don't want troubles.. a cougar in europe is a real head turner.. but for police too.. help!
okay, my mechanic sold me some very cool wheels (TT D painted black) with some mickey thompson sportsman S/R on it. he had them in his garage for a couple of years..
front: 26 x 8 r15
rear: 26 x 12 r15..
rim width is 8.5 in with ET -24... way too much.
They rub in hard turns, they rub in speed bumps, they rub with 4 people on the car.. a nightmare. so i went back on my steps..
I also want to return street legal. (and you know legal tire size issues in italy.. if they catch you with tire sizes not permitted by your circulation sheet, they can confiscate your circulation sheet.. big troubles.)
My mechanic will took back the wheels i actually have, and we will buy another set of wheels. being that i want to be "legally okay" i want to run
Similar question on wheels, I am restoring a 69 XR 7, black paint with white pin stripe, black leather interior and black vinyl roof. I am thinking of Magnum 500's 15 x 7, what tires would be best, what centre cap do you recommend black, red or blue. I live in Toronto local sourcing would be best but open alternatives. thank you
Thank you looks like the answer comes from experience.
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