What size tires will fit inside stock wheelwells Have to get tires on shorty before I bring her home. Thanks,don't want to flare wheelwells so looking for widest that will fit iinside body going to use 15X7 or 8 true spokes
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wide tires and rims
Wheelie- Number of posts : 322
Location : Plano, TX
Registration date : 2013-02-22
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Re: wide tires and rims
I'm running 275/60r15 and that's about the widest you can get with most available offsets.
JariV- Number of posts : 117
Location : San Jose, California
Registration date : 2013-04-25
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Re: wide tires and rims
I have 9" wide rear wheels with 255/60R15. I like how that tire sits on the 9".
Wheelie- Number of posts : 322
Location : Plano, TX
Registration date : 2013-02-22
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Re: wide tires and rims
I like that better as well. If these 15x7 slots weren't already on my van since the early 70's I would probably change em but they are definitely period correct. BTW your van is freaking cool JariV.
JariV- Number of posts : 117
Location : San Jose, California
Registration date : 2013-04-25
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Re: wide tires and rims
Thanks Wheelie.
What kinda mags you have on? Pic?
BTW; what size tire do people have rollin in the front? I'm not completely satisfied with mine which are 205/60R15. I think they should be slightly taller but I am not that interested in getting wider tires as the effort to turn the steering wheel now when not rolling is enough. The only size I could find is 205/65R15 and the difference between the two is hardly even visible so no go there. Is there a 205/70R15 -size in the markets anywhere?
What kinda mags you have on? Pic?
BTW; what size tire do people have rollin in the front? I'm not completely satisfied with mine which are 205/60R15. I think they should be slightly taller but I am not that interested in getting wider tires as the effort to turn the steering wheel now when not rolling is enough. The only size I could find is 205/65R15 and the difference between the two is hardly even visible so no go there. Is there a 205/70R15 -size in the markets anywhere?
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Wheelie- Number of posts : 322
Location : Plano, TX
Registration date : 2013-02-22
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Re: wide tires and rims
I added my build thread to my signature. It hass all my info on my wheel tire combo and shows pics of rears with and without flares.
JariV- Number of posts : 117
Location : San Jose, California
Registration date : 2013-04-25
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Re: wide tires and rims
I like that Slant and the sound it makes a lot. And now I also understand why you want to keep the existing wheels. I would too.