67 Sunroof Wheel/Tire Combo Question
jpperf:
I have searched and have seen a lot of pictures of some sweet rides in these forums, but I coming up blank with finding written data. I have a 67 sunroof bug that I want change a little bit from stock. I have been away from the street scene for a while since my other bug is a drag car. I want to bring the front down a bit since it sits front high. I have 2 1/2" drop spindles (CB Performance) for the front and I am planning to run BRM style wheels, 15x5". My question is what are you guys running for wheel and tire combos that will fit without having to narrow the front beam or the tires rubbing on the fenders? I have read some run 145s up front while others run 165s. I am leaving the height in the back stock so what do you run back there, 165s, 195s, 205s? I want to keep the tires inside the fender and have that nose down look, so let me know what works and what choices I have. Any help with some pics to get that "perfect stance" would be great!
JayP
Richierich56:
.
Andrew:
I run 205/70 on the back and 155 standard profile on the front, stance is ok, not ideal, it looked meaner with 145, but it drives way better with the extra rubber up front. I originally changed coz I has disks installed and with 145 it was too easy to lock up the fronts. I then put bigger cylinders on the back to re-address the brake balance, so 145 might be ok again; that is the classic combo.
I would avoid putting anything modern on there, looks wrong, but does limit your options.
I baulked at the prices for Michelins' and settled for Vredenstien Classic Sprints.
karl h:
see if you can find a 155/70 hard to get, but ideal
Rocket Ron:
155 on the front and 205 70 on the rear both on 5 1/2 rims
Have run a 155 on a 4 1/2 rim on the front
Navigation
[0] Message Index
[#] Next page