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Title: Wheel-Tire Combinations
Post by: bob55 on May 08, 2007, 09:54:39 PM
I know it's been mentioned before, but I can't find the posts.  What tire and wheel combo do you folks run in the rear (14" or 15") of a '74 coupe with the MII 8"?  I'd prefer not to roll the quarter panel lip, but........

Thanks!

Bob
Title: Re: Wheel-Tire Combinations
Post by: mrpinto on May 10, 2007, 12:48:59 AM
On the rear of mine, I got 295 50 15's. I didn't roll the lip, but after a few bumps they rolled themselves! ;)
Title: Re: Wheel-Tire Combinations
Post by: Mornblade on May 10, 2007, 05:27:17 AM
I'm running 205/50/16's.  It looks like I'll have plenty of clearance, but the car is not running yet and therefore I don't know about wheel travel on bumpy roads.
Title: Re: Wheel-Tire Combinations
Post by: bob55 on May 10, 2007, 09:37:19 PM
Quote from: mrpinto on May 10, 2007, 12:48:59 AM
On the rear of mine, I got 295 50 15's. I didn't roll the lip, but after a few bumps they rolled themselves! ;)

Do you know the backspace and width of the wheel by chance?  I know, I could measure but just being a little lazy! ;D
Title: Re: Wheel-Tire Combinations
Post by: mrpinto on May 11, 2007, 11:31:13 AM
The wheel is 10" wide, I'm not sure of the backspacing. I should measure it I suppose, I'll need to know when I get new wheels.
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