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    Maximun tire width to fit '61 with skirts

    Has anyone experienced the process of finding the maximum tire width that is practical for a '61??

    I'm thinking about 15 x 7 wheels with 215/55 or 60 tires to go with. Is this size too large to get them on and off and/or to cause rubbing?



    Any thoughts or insight?

    Thanks,

    mzef81

    '61 conv.
    '60 HT
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    • Texas Landau
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      • Mar 6 2007
      • 40
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      I am running 235/45 R17's on my 63 on 17 x 7" wheels. The front have 3.5" backspacing, while the rear wheels have 5" backspacing. The whole package works great, no rubbing, and the skirts are no problem.







      This set up is within 1/4" of the overall height of the original wheels and tires, so there are no alignment or speedometer issues, either.

      Randy
      Last edited by Texas Landau; December 20, 2007, 09:49 PM.

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          Very Sharp '63!

          Your '63 looks great. Thanks for the info.The wheels I'll be putting on are American Racing with 4" backspace. If you're running 235's with plenty of room I may go up to 225's or so.

          I'll post photos when I get them on the car, probably early January.

          Thx again,

          Ray

          '61 conv.

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            • Texas Landau
              Apprentice
              • Mar 6 2007
              • 40
              #4
              If you are running 7" wide wheels, 4" backspacing may not clear the skirts. My 5" backspacing leaves BARELY 1" from the skirt lip to the outermost wheel lip.

              Randy

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