dmaita
Oct 14th, 06, 02:56 PM
I have 225/55/16 in on the front of my 68. They would rub in a hard turn before, but since I have changed the front to disk brakes (kit from CPP) it seems even worse!! Any suggestions on tire size or any other fix?
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DOUG G Oct 14th, 06, 04:28 PM I would get a piece of cardboard and cut a template to see what fits. Buddies with smaller tires works good too. What is actually hitting, tire tread to lip ? I'm thinking more backspace or the wheel but that could get expensive. Try a 205 tire (skinnier) JimM Oct 14th, 06, 07:59 PM what's your rim width and backspace? going from disk to drum will move the wheels outward about a quarter inch. I have 225-50-16's on my 68, on 7" rims with 4" backspace. My ride ht is about the same as your pics show, but my tires are a good half inch or more closer to the center of the car than yours. When she hits a bump they tuck right in like they should, no rubs. baz67 Oct 14th, 06, 08:01 PM If they rub on the fender lip I and the ONLY thing changed was the brakes I would bet the brake kit widened your track width. If that is the case the only real fix is different BS on your rims. dmaita Oct 15th, 06, 02:25 PM ...and does a different backspace mean different rims? :angry: JimM Oct 15th, 06, 03:17 PM ...and does a different backspace mean different rims? :angry: 'fraid so. 130fe Oct 15th, 06, 06:39 PM If I remember right, the front disk track width is 3/8 in more on each side (wider). baz67 Oct 15th, 06, 07:43 PM If I remember right, the front disk track width is 3/8 in more on each side (wider). If so, there be the problem. dmaita Oct 15th, 06, 09:06 PM Hmmm, so I guess I could just buy to wheels for the front and keep the back. How would I define backspace when purchasing a wheel? Or would it be a wheel made for disk brakes? dmaita Oct 15th, 06, 09:16 PM I can follow JimM's wheel size "225-50-16's on my 68, on 7" rims with 4" backspace". Will I be able to find Rally wheels that look like mine and where? Thanks for all your input!! :beers: davidpozzi Oct 15th, 06, 11:26 PM Discs add 9/16". Talk to Stockton Wheel, they can move your wheel centers in a bit for you. The only thing to watch for is will your trim rings still fit after they are done. David http://www.stocktonwheel.com/ dmaita Oct 16th, 06, 06:02 AM I will take the car for a ride up to Stockton Wheels and check it out. I live about 15-20 min from Stockton. Thanks!! | ||