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Dave Rosique
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« on: March 17, 2009, 19:35:14 pm » |
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I'd like to see photos if possible of different tire/wheel combos with a 14" wheel in front. Please include your tire size/brand, etc.
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~DR
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Shubee2 (DSK)
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« Reply #1 on: March 17, 2009, 19:41:36 pm » |
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Here is my old 67 Vert with 14x5 1/2 Alloys front tires are 155x15 rears 185/70x14
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« Reply #2 on: March 17, 2009, 21:20:04 pm » |
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dave here's my old daily driver 74/66 with original empi 8 spoke 14" in the front with michelin X 145/14 , and 15" at rear with michelin XZX 165/15
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« Reply #3 on: March 17, 2009, 21:21:21 pm » |
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« Reply #4 on: March 17, 2009, 21:23:37 pm » |
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and here's a friend cal look from the mid 90's , ha had and still have 14" fuchs on this car
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« Reply #5 on: March 17, 2009, 21:28:37 pm » |
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Our 67 has 14"Fuchs and 165 - 65 tires on the front .
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« Reply #6 on: March 17, 2009, 21:33:12 pm » |
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Hi Fabs,that 1st.pic,is that taken @ Ille Robinson in Visé?
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« Reply #7 on: March 17, 2009, 21:39:42 pm » |
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Dave Rosique
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« Reply #8 on: March 27, 2009, 15:45:33 pm » |
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Thanks for the input guys! I've decided for sure that I'm going to run 14X5.5 front and 15X6 rear Alloys on my Oval (Yeah, Fuchs to some of you guys  ). For the front, I'd like to buy a bolt on disc brake kit and retain my stock spindles unless somebody sells an aftermarket NON dropped disc brake spindle kit. Do the aftermarket kits clear 14" wheels? The rear will be re-drilled four lug type 3 drums on short axles... should be no problem there. Any input on the linkpin front disc kits would be appreciated... At least I'm finally working on it!! ~DR.  |
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« Reply #9 on: March 28, 2009, 01:30:36 am » |
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Stoked to hear of this, Dave. I'm curious to see what (if any) can be done with 14" Fuchs 911 wheels on the front, along with disc brakes. What are the options? That black '67 appears to have front discs and 14" wheels. So I'm guessing it's doable.
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« Reply #10 on: March 28, 2009, 04:12:21 am » |
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Yeah Fred, a balljoint car should be no problem as long as you use VW style rotors / calipers. I called Airkewld today to inquire about their disc brake kits using four piston Wilwood calipers... the look sweet, but will not clear the 14" wheel. Oh well, I like a challenge  ~DR |
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« Reply #11 on: March 28, 2009, 04:21:32 am » |
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Yeah Fred, a balljoint car should be no problem as long as you use VW style rotors / calipers. I called Airkewld today to inquire about their disc brake kits using four piston Wilwood calipers... the look sweet, but will not clear the 14" wheel. Oh well, I like a challenge ~DR |
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« Reply #12 on: March 28, 2009, 11:42:25 am » |
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what tyres will you be running? i'm thinking of 155/14 for mine.
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« Reply #13 on: March 28, 2009, 16:08:30 pm » |
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what tyres will you be running? i'm thinking of 155/14 for mine.
I'm not sure. Do you have your tires already? Since 14" tires are not very popular anymore, sizes and choices are somewhat limited. I've located Bridgestone 165/65-14 locally by telephone but I still need to see them in person. I really need to access a tire size calculator and figure out some choices. If I could find something like an old style Michelin or Pirelli in a 155-14, I'd buy it in a heartbeat. ~DR. |
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« Reply #14 on: March 28, 2009, 17:49:36 pm » |
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Hi dave, try longstone tyres they have 145-14 tires
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« Reply #15 on: March 29, 2009, 00:53:05 am » |
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Thanks Danny,
I'll check it out.
~DR.
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« Reply #16 on: March 30, 2009, 10:45:03 am » |
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longstone sell 155r14 nankang tyres which are pretty cool. i might go for some NOS michelin mx 155r14 tyres that someone offered me. just to remind you, i wouldn't advise going (much) lower that 155/80 height, otherwise you will have a tiny front wheel. i'm going for 155r14 so that it will come out as high as a 135r15 just with a little more tyre and a little less wheel. but in my opinion going smaller will make it look like the front runners of a gasser let me know what you think  |
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« Reply #17 on: March 30, 2009, 12:47:05 pm » |
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These are 145/80R14 on 6x14 Ronal!
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« Reply #18 on: March 30, 2009, 15:07:10 pm » |
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longstone sell 155r14 nankang tyres which are pretty cool. i might go for some NOS michelin mx 155r14 tyres that someone offered me. just to remind you, i wouldn't advise going (much) lower that 155/80 height, otherwise you will have a tiny front wheel. i'm going for 155r14 so that it will come out as high as a 135r15 just with a little more tyre and a little less wheel. but in my opinion going smaller will make it look like the front runners of a gasser let me know what you think My thoughts exactly! My goal is to end up with a tire that is roughly the same outside diameter as a 135-15, but has more width like a 155... I plan on running my car pretty low in front, and since it's an Oval with correct front fenders (slightly smaller wheel well opening) the 14's seemed like a good match... plus you don't see that combo everyday. The 155r14 Michelins sound cool... that size is hard to find in the U.S. ~DR. |
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« Reply #19 on: April 01, 2009, 15:04:48 pm » |
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glad to hear we think alike i have been playing around with the idea of 175/70 front tyres, bit like a few late 70ies lookers but with a 5.5" rim that would be slightly too large. i don't really wanna end up with a big sidewall on the front. once i get my setup sorted i'll post pics in my topic. |
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Dave Rosique
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« Reply #20 on: April 01, 2009, 16:14:29 pm » |
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Sounds good.
I've located Firestone 155-14's locally and I'm going to take a look at them. The price is fair... If they're not ugly, I'll buy 'em.
~DR.
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« Reply #21 on: April 02, 2009, 12:40:19 pm » |
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cool, never new firestone carries 155/14 too.
are those f560's then?
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« Reply #22 on: April 05, 2009, 14:45:33 pm » |
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mine ... on 14" and 15" 8 spoke's
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« Reply #23 on: April 05, 2009, 15:35:07 pm » |
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Mmmmm... More pics please!
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« Reply #24 on: April 05, 2009, 15:43:21 pm » |
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Mmmmm... More pics please!
since you ask for more... imagine if this idea stuck.  |
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« Reply #25 on: April 05, 2009, 19:41:48 pm » |
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Mmmmm... More pics please!
since you ask for more... imagine if this idea stuck. Nicolas are they 6x14 ? |
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« Reply #26 on: April 05, 2009, 19:48:48 pm » |
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Mmmmm... More pics please!
since you ask for more... imagine if this idea stuck. Nicolas are they 6x14 ? the back ones were, the fronts were 5.5 if i remember correctly. i actually miss those wheels now as i really like the way these ATS looked compared to the curved 15" i see on 1302's and 1303's. |
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« Reply #27 on: April 05, 2009, 20:09:43 pm » |
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Mine are all 6x14.
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« Reply #28 on: April 06, 2009, 03:48:01 am » |
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cool, never new firestone carries 155/14 too.
are those f560's then?
Yes, f560's. I'm looking forward to 14's & 15's on my car... if nothing else, just to step out of the box a bit. ~DR. |
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