Thread: wheel size ???

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What size rims are you guys using on your 32 roadsters{rim width and rim size and back spacing]. I would also like to know if anybody is running a electric water pump and what if any problems you are having. Thinking about running csr pump.

There is no single answer to this question. A lot depends on the overall look you want to achieve. I would think it is safe to say most run some sort of 15 inch rims, and even 16's if you want to get an earlier look to the car. It is also probably safe to say most will generally run a slightly narrower rim on the front than in the rear. That is about where any commonality ends because you then have to engineer your wheels to sit at a distance from the body so they don't look too close to it or sit way out from it. The width of the rear axle will dictate how positively or negatively your offset has to be to get the proper spacing from the body.

Because a 32 body is fairly large compared to earlier model A's and T's, IMO you need a fairly tall tire both front and rear to look proportionate, but definitely taller in the back to give you the big and little look. Wheels and tires are a very important design element on any car, and the right combination can make or break the overall appearance. A lot of thought has to be given to wheel and tire selection.

BTW, welcome to the forum.

Don