Again questions for Don... about tires and rims size

panzer · #1 (**permalink**) 02-25-2006, 04:14 PM

Hi Don,
Thanks for your answer to my post, but I need another specified :
You told me 275/60/15 (for the rear) will be ok, but I'm asking myself how to obtain this effect : I don't want the rear wheels to be tucked under the rear wing but level with the edge.
I bought the rims at Vintage Wheels, with a 4'' rear backspacing, and the seller told me it's perfect to obtain this effect with a classic roadster from 1991...
What do you think about it ? And are the 275/60/15 the most width tires I can fit ?? Have you got some advice for me about this ?
Thanks in advance, and have a nice day - Bye - Domi

Don · #2 (**permalink**) 02-26-2006, 09:10 AM

Don built my CR and used the following on Compomotive HB wheels:

8" front, 4" backspace, 245x60x15 BF Goodrich TA Radials

9" rear, 4.6" backspace, 275x60x15 BF Goodrich TA Radials

For the rear , the side of the tire is just about level/even with the wheel opening, i.e. not tucked in. Note the rear backpacing is 4.6".

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