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« on: June 28, 2010, 15:35:30 pm » |
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Hi, I bought a set of 4 chromies in 4.5 and 5.5 for my '60 ragtop. In front will be installed the stock 155SR but at the rear I don't know which is better.... I think 185/80R15 could be too much wide... This pics in for the current stance  Thanks in advance Roberto |
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« Reply #1 on: June 28, 2010, 15:55:34 pm » |
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no difference in width between a 185/70 and 185/80, just height.
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« Reply #2 on: June 28, 2010, 16:14:44 pm » |
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yes, my doubt is in height, sorry. I done a mistake confusing wide <----> height  |
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« Reply #3 on: June 28, 2010, 16:17:32 pm » |
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Where do you get a 185/80/15?
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« Reply #4 on: June 28, 2010, 16:21:42 pm » |
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Hi, the Vredestein Sprint Classic is avaible in that size. For me, that I live in Italy, I can buy them to http://www.gommadiretto.it/ but they're avaible all over europe without problem. |
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« Reply #5 on: June 28, 2010, 16:40:05 pm » |
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yes, my doubt is in height, sorry. I done a mistake confusing wide <----> height No problem!  |
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« Reply #6 on: June 28, 2010, 17:06:34 pm » |
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185/80R15 are ok, I have them too with 155R15 front (both Vredestein). 185/70 won't have enough height with 155 I think, and with the 185/80 the tires will sit perfectly under the fenders. Plus with chormies 4,5 you can lower enough the front of the car to have a nice stance with the 155.
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« Reply #7 on: June 28, 2010, 21:20:12 pm » |
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185/80R15 are ok, I have them too with 155R15 front (both Vredestein). 185/70 won't have enough height with 155 I think, and with the 185/80 the tires will sit perfectly under the fenders. Plus with chormies 4,5 you can lower enough the front of the car to have a nice stance with the 155.
Do you have a pic of your car? Thank to all for help, at this point 99,9% I'll go with 185/80R15... |
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« Reply #9 on: June 29, 2010, 08:45:24 am » |
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great car and great tyres combo Today or tomorrow I'll order them and I'll put some pics here. thanks  Roberto |
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« Reply #10 on: June 29, 2010, 10:30:15 am » |
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thank you roberto  i think your car will look good with chromies and this tire combo, waiting for the pics |
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« Reply #11 on: June 30, 2010, 20:11:55 pm » |
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That split windows looks great ! Roberto post pics of your car when the wheels will be on it. |
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« Reply #12 on: June 30, 2010, 23:57:20 pm » |
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Sure! Just ordered today, maybe next week they'll arrive and on next Saturday I'll put them under the car. I'll post pics asap. Thanks to all for the interest in my question Roberto |
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« Reply #13 on: July 01, 2010, 18:20:03 pm » |
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Wow, those are tall! Taller than a 205/70!  |
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« Reply #14 on: July 02, 2010, 12:01:19 pm » |
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Specification Sidewall Radius Diameter Circumference Revs/Mile
205/70-15 5.6in 13.1in 26.3in 82.6in 767
185/80-15 5.8in 13.3in 26.7in 83.7in 757
155/80-15 4.9in 12.4in 24.8in 77.8in 814
185/70-15 5.1in 12.6in 25.2in 79.2in 800
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« Reply #15 on: July 08, 2010, 18:48:33 pm » |
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little preview... just installed 1h ago... tomorrow more detailed pics   |
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« Reply #16 on: July 08, 2010, 21:20:37 pm » |
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That looks really good I love your car. |
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« Reply #17 on: July 08, 2010, 22:31:35 pm » |
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Cool.  Would look good with nipple hubcaps aswel. |
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« Reply #18 on: July 09, 2010, 00:21:16 am » |
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one more for today... I'm happy like a child  |
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« Reply #20 on: July 11, 2010, 01:43:51 am » |
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Thanks! If everything goes well (money), this winter I'll start to restore the car with a body off because there is a lot of rust on heater channels, front apron and other parts. The final step will be a nice precal motor... I must study on it... Bye |
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« Reply #21 on: December 07, 2017, 18:50:06 pm » |
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nice car! like the wheel combo!
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« Reply #22 on: December 07, 2017, 19:09:02 pm » |
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little preview... just installed 1h ago... tomorrow more detailed pics Good looking |
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« Reply #23 on: December 07, 2017, 20:06:14 pm » |
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You'll need a Glass Pack Anchor Muffler too...
Car looks great!
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« Reply #24 on: December 08, 2017, 11:01:49 am » |
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Nice stance Al.
What suspension settings are you using?
Is that stock rear height but with some kind of drop on the front?
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« Reply #25 on: December 08, 2017, 18:00:12 pm » |
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This car is always so good to look at |
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