Title: New wheels for my '67 - Opinions wanted Post by: lowfastbus on April 11, 2010, 19:40:03 pm Bought a set off centerlines at the Volksworld show.
3.5 x15 and 5 x 15 with a large offset. Planning on using 135 tires up front, for the back I'm hesitating. Tried using the same size as on my Torkers 205/70 15 but I'm not sure off the results What smaller tires would you guys advice? (http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash1/hs437.ash1/24131_383228082366_577917366_3701351_3058214_n.jpg) Title: Re: New wheels for my '67 - Opinions wanted Post by: lowfastbus on April 11, 2010, 19:46:14 pm More pics
Title: Re: New wheels for my '67 - Opinions wanted Post by: Donny B. on April 11, 2010, 19:54:06 pm I've been using 195/65 for years with my 5in. Flat-4 BRMs. I like them and the way they look. For a street car they are fine. I just don't get the biggest tire I can fit thing. The Bergler had 185/70s in the rear and 155r in the front when Gary sold it.
Title: Re: New wheels for my '67 - Opinions wanted Post by: jamiep_jamiep on April 11, 2010, 19:54:48 pm I think they look great.
Title: Re: New wheels for my '67 - Opinions wanted Post by: Cornpanzer on April 11, 2010, 20:00:23 pm I think they suit your gold paint perfect. Tires look great...fill the wheel-well nicely.
Title: Re: New wheels for my '67 - Opinions wanted Post by: Brother Lovedub on April 11, 2010, 20:00:49 pm I think they look great. I agree, looks absolutely spot on. Title: Re: New wheels for my '67 - Opinions wanted Post by: Black Sheep on April 11, 2010, 21:29:55 pm With a 5" rim I'd use 195 70's , sit a bit taller than the 205's " so you got a better top end " and won't bulge out quite so much as they be a bit narrower .
These are Michielin 195 70's on mine (http://i243.photobucket.com/albums/ff84/49-rag/IMG_4152.jpg) IMO they sit nice on my 6" rim no bulge , would think they would suit a 5" well too . The tyre sits nice inside the wing so when you launch it bogs down nice and won't catch the wing . Title: Re: New wheels for my '67 - Opinions wanted Post by: gizago on April 11, 2010, 21:50:27 pm Black sheep- A 195 70 will sit lower than a 205 70, the 70 is an aspect ratio of the width and diameter, so a 195 70 would be a similar height to a 205 65.
Lowfastbus, a 205 65 would look good on there, but I think what you have looks pretty good too. Title: Re: New wheels for my '67 - Opinions wanted Post by: roland on April 11, 2010, 22:53:59 pm looks mean!
Still using the 67-lenght rear axles or you have the sorter ones already? Title: Re: New wheels for my '67 - Opinions wanted Post by: Hotrodvw on April 12, 2010, 05:15:19 am I tried to find 195/70's or 195/75's, and was told no one was making them anymore. It's now an odd ball size, so I went w/ 205/70's.......they fill the wheel well, well.
If you're looking for a cool wheel, find something "different". 8) Title: Re: New wheels for my '67 - Opinions wanted Post by: Black Sheep on April 12, 2010, 07:23:54 am Black sheep- A 195 70 will sit lower than a 205 70, the 70 is an aspect ratio of the width and diameter, so a 195 70 would be a similar height to a 205 65. Lowfastbus, a 205 65 would look good on there, but I think what you have looks pretty good too. I beg to differ , aspect ratio can be a funny thing , just offered up my 205 70's from last year against the 195 70's and the 195's are a clear 3/4" taller ;) Pix to follow . Title: Re: New wheels for my '67 - Opinions wanted Post by: BeetleBug on April 12, 2010, 07:53:03 am Bought a set off centerlines at the Volksworld show. 3.5 x15 and 5 x 15 with a large offset. Planning on using 135 tires up front, for the back I'm hesitating. Tried using the same size as on my Torkers 205/70 15 but I'm not sure off the results What smaller tires would you guys advice? People struggle to achieve the look you have with your centerlines and 205`s. Keep as is, hard and mean. Title: Re: New wheels for my '67 - Opinions wanted Post by: gizago on April 12, 2010, 08:53:10 am Black sheep- A 195 70 will sit lower than a 205 70, the 70 is an aspect ratio of the width and diameter, so a 195 70 would be a similar height to a 205 65. Lowfastbus, a 205 65 would look good on there, but I think what you have looks pretty good too. I beg to differ , aspect ratio can be a funny thing , just offered up my 205 70's from last year against the 195 70's and the 195's are a clear 3/4" taller ;) Pix to follow . Both size tyres fitted to rims and inflated?? ??? There are often discrepencies between tyre manufacturers, like shoe sizes, but a 195 70 shouldnt be 3/4" taller than a 205/70. Title: Re: New wheels for my '67 - Opinions wanted Post by: Tobi/DFL on April 12, 2010, 09:35:27 am Hi Jelle,
Centerlines rock! Especially on a dechromed car like yours there is no other rim looking meaner than Centerlines. IMHO it looks good with the Bridgestones but I would prefer a littler narrower tire. The Michelins shown by Black Sheep are looking great! I would look for 185/70, 195/70 or 185R15 tires. See you in Hannover in 3 weeks?! Tobi Title: Re: New wheels for my '67 - Opinions wanted Post by: Peter on April 12, 2010, 11:13:43 am Hey Jelle,
looking super nice, i would leave it ;) Title: Re: New wheels for my '67 - Opinions wanted Post by: Jon on April 12, 2010, 11:37:04 am I Would keep the tire and bring the back up, 1-2 cm. ;)
Title: Re: New wheels for my '67 - Opinions wanted Post by: Zach Gomulka on April 12, 2010, 16:45:14 pm 185/70's and 145's up front. But it doesn't looks bad as is ;)
Title: Re: New wheels for my '67 - Opinions wanted Post by: allmenplayon10 on April 12, 2010, 19:12:37 pm Looks hard as nails
Title: Re: New wheels for my '67 - Opinions wanted Post by: lowfastbus on April 12, 2010, 19:14:34 pm I looked at different tires and probably go with some 205 70 but from goodyear.
There are some cool looking 185 and 195/70 tires around but all at a hefty price. The plan is to raise the rear 1-2cm like JHU suggested, would do this with adjustable springplates. Is there a negative way to doing it this way? Jelle Title: Re: New wheels for my '67 - Opinions wanted Post by: lowfastbus on April 12, 2010, 19:16:25 pm Hi Jelle, Centerlines rock! Especially on a dechromed car like yours there is no other rim looking meaner than Centerlines. IMHO it looks good with the Bridgestones but I would prefer a littler narrower tire. The Michelins shown by Black Sheep are looking great! I would look for 185/70, 195/70 or 185R15 tires. See you in Hannover in 3 weeks?! Tobi Will be in Hannover! Title: Re: New wheels for my '67 - Opinions wanted Post by: nicolas on April 12, 2010, 20:15:30 pm 185/70 , but i have to admit it allready looks quite good as it does, but 185/70 would be better still :P
Title: Re: New wheels for my '67 - Opinions wanted Post by: Randy Jewell on April 12, 2010, 21:08:17 pm Hi Jelle, Getting my 185R15's Michelins fitted tomorrow,see you in Hannover Tobi ;DCenterlines rock! Especially on a dechromed car like yours there is no other rim looking meaner than Centerlines. IMHO it looks good with the Bridgestones but I would prefer a littler narrower tire. The Michelins shown by Black Sheep are looking great! I would look for 185/70, 195/70 or 185R15 tires. See you in Hannover in 3 weeks?! Tobi Title: Re: New wheels for my '67 - Opinions wanted Post by: Cheesepanzer on April 13, 2010, 00:26:57 am I've always been partial to Cetnerlines, and think they look perfect on your car! 8)
Title: Re: New wheels for my '67 - Opinions wanted Post by: Wünderwolff on June 19, 2010, 22:29:02 pm Jelle finally made the right decision ;D
[attachment=1] No, not really, he needed my Borms as the centerlines leak and we wanted to get to Pat's Open house without having to take a foot pump. Actually this shows how wheels can make or break a car, the centerlines really are the best wheels for this piece of junk :P Title: Re: New wheels for my '67 - Opinions wanted Post by: yvre on June 20, 2010, 18:24:25 pm I agree
Title: Re: New wheels for my '67 - Opinions wanted Post by: madfrog on June 20, 2010, 18:28:14 pm Title: Re: New wheels for my '67 - Opinions wanted Post by: Nico86 on June 20, 2010, 18:38:47 pm Looks nice with th BRMs, but the Torkers were great !
Title: Re: New wheels for my '67 - Opinions wanted Post by: nicolas on June 20, 2010, 19:20:12 pm Looks nice with th BRMs, but the Torkers were great ! no it doesn't look 'right' with the BRMs to me. it just might have been a different car and in my opinion a bit boring with these. Centerlines are the way to go on that car, if i have a vote. |