I am ready to get my wheels. I am building a 32 3 window coupe highboy. I would like to run a 16x8 with a 5 inch back spacing. I would run a 225/70/R16 tire. Would this combo work?
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I am ready to get my wheels. I am building a 32 3 window coupe highboy. I would like to run a 16x8 with a 5 inch back spacing. I would run a 225/70/R16 tire. Would this combo work?
I don't intend to be critical here, but it would be impossible for anyone to answer your question accurately/correctly/realistically without having the vehicle in front of them. Custom built cars are each different and the actual components and their relationship dictate what works. All anyone can do remotely is guess what might work.
Info like this might help you more: https://www.rsracing.com/tech-wheel.html
Most high boys I have seen, including mine, run a rear tire that is between 29-31 inches in diameter. But like the previous poster stated, it depends on the individual vehicle. Check mine out on the link below. I run BFG P285-70R X15's. If I had to do it over, I think I would consider using 17's rather than 15's on the rear.Quote:
Originally Posted by 32highboy54
Lynn think i will replace my "hot wheels"" 33x18.5-15 with the p285/70r-15 nice look. What size do you have on front ?
You'll find out soon enough, but the p285/70R-15's are a discontinued size in the general market. The only place I found them (and bought them) was from Corey Coker - http://store.cokertire.com/catalogse...t/?q=285/70R15 Coker bought the molds from BFG, I believe. I have disc brakes on the back, plain Ford Explorer's, and I had to grind my calipers to clear the rim. Like Lynn, if I may switch to 16's or 17's sometime down the road, but I love the look of the 285's.Quote:
Originally Posted by roadburn66
Funny, You really start to feel your age, when you go to find 14" tires and the youngster behind the counter says " 14 inch " ? They only use that stuff on OLD TIMEY cars".:LOL:Quote:
You'll find out soon enough, but the p285/70R-15's are a discontinued size in the general market.
I originally had some fairly tall 15s on mine - that is until I decided to go rear discs. Now (and ~$900 later), I have 17's, 265-60x17 ( 29.1Dia) as the 15 inch Billet Specialties wheel would not clear the Wilwood calipers on their 12" rotor. The problem I found with 17s was the lack of good tire selection as many are LT rated and real stiff.
http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i8...d/DSC_0007.jpg
32highboy54,Quote:
Originally Posted by 32highboy54
Like Bob said at the start, there are simply too many variables on a custom build to help you select wheels/tires for what will "work" on your ride. Based on my rear differential width there's no way a 5" backspace wheel would work for me (mine are 3.5"BS and my sidewall to body clearance is only about 1.5"), but if your's is 2"-3" wider they may fit yours just fine. I looked back and found a scratch pad page I had filled with sketches showing the overall relationship of wheel backspace, tire section width, wheel width and body/axle flange dimension trying to find the "right" combination. I was driven by an overall relationship of wanting 29" to 31" tall tires in back, and 23" to 25" front (6" drop, back to front) and ended up with p285/70r15 (30" tall) back vs 145r15 F560's (24" tall) in front. I looked at hundreds of highboys at shows, concentrating on the stance and what looked "right" to me for wheel/sidewall/rake, and pulled tire details from on-line tire places like Tire Rack and Coker who have "shop by size". Then after I had what I liked I had to grind calipers to make them fit :o:mad:**) Oh well....
Good luck in your quest for the perfect combo for yours!!:cool:
The fronts are BFG P175 X 15's. rspears is correct about the rear tires. You can only get them from Coker Tires, and they are more expensive than the old BFG price. If something happens to one of mine, I will consider going to 17 inch rather than pay the Coker price. I think they cost around $185.00 each.Quote:
Originally Posted by roadburn66
My rears were $170 each and fronts were $94 each, plus $72 shipping 9/09 :( $600 for the set at my door.Quote:
Originally Posted by rumrumm
I'll add something else to think about regarding the BFG 285/70R-15 from Coker.
Three weeks ago, I called Summit to check availability on the wheels I've been wanting (the 15x10 rears have been on backorder for months) and was very surprised to hear they are available now. Before ordering, I followed that call with one to Coker to order the 285/70R-15 tires, surprised again, I was told they were out of the BFG Silvertown blackwalls (Roger is right, they are still $170 each + another $17-$25 each for shipping). I asked when they expected to have them back in stock and was shocked to hear it might be as late as next March!!! That could mean waiting 5 months for rear tires. This really got me thinking about going in a different direction for rear tires/wheels, I'm soooo glad I didn't order the wheels when I had Summit on the phone!!
BTW, if you are looking for BFG front tires to go with your BFG rear tires, check out your local Sam's Club or Costco, they have 165/70-14 thru 195/70-15 for about $58-$65 each, and no shipping....:D These BFG Touring TA Pro series are made exclusively for Sam's and Costco.
Mike
rum rumm and rspears- what is your reasoning for wanting 17's in the rear? Does that mean you would keep 15's up front? I am leaning towards a 15/17" combo myself.
Just realized this is from June and the original poster never responded so I don't feel bad hijacking now :D
For me it would be two things - more clearance for my calipers, in case I ever need to replace one and availability of tires at lower prices. If you check Tire Rack you will find several options for 30" - 31" big tires for 17" wheels, mostly light truck tires, but not all. Yes, I would likely keep the 15's on front.Quote:
Originally Posted by 35fordcoupe
I agree with what Roger said. In addition, IMO, the 17 inch wheel fills out the tire a little more and gives is a little more aesthetic look.
Thanks guys. Dave W. what is that 265-60x17 tire you have pictured? I can't quite read it. Do you like it? I can't fit a 265, but maybe it comes in 245/255 Thanks
That's a Dunlop Sport 5000SP 'H' ratedQuote:
Originally Posted by 35fordcoupe
Here's the 255 on Tire Rack (I forgot they were that expensive!!!)
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires....00V2&tab=Sizes
And other sizes.
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires....P+Sport+5000+M
It's a great tire for looks and traction but so far, very few miles, but on my 2500+/- pound car, should last for a long time as long as you don't smoke 'em at every start
Here's a 3w with 285/70/15's on 15x8 1/2 rims with a backspace of 3 1/2.
& with 345/55/16 on 16x10's with a backspace of 3 1/2.
I used 16x6 rear wheels and 16x4 1/2 for the front. 7.50 16 Excelsior rear and 5.00 16 Firestones for the front
http://i425.photobucket.com/albums/p...d/IMG_8198.jpg
Two classic examples of what I mentioned earlier. Both Beppie and Moter run a tire that is approximately 31" in diameter on similar cars. Their ride height is within an inch or so of the same based on wheel well clearance around the tire. Yet their rim size is very different in width and backspace, tire cross section is different, and of course the size nomenclature is very different. There's more to the answer than just saying, "I use XXXX size tire...."
as a matter of fact..my rear are at about 31 inches tall and front 25 1/2
Here's a set up 4 ya
345 55 17's BFG's on 17 x 11
145 x 15 0n the front
READ BIG $$$$$$$ set up
Da34...The rear wheels do not look centered in the picture...on the first pic..and the front look wayy too small
It's the angle of the pic, They are centered andQuote:
Originally Posted by moter
Differant strokes differant folks.
I don't like tractor lookin tires.:eek:
looks like the picture is pretty straight on...must be my computer screen...Quote:
Originally Posted by DA34GUY
Btw...the fronts are not tractor tires...they are Dirt track ..
The look is awesome!!! I have L-78-15 (29") on back and E-78-14 on front(25.5")Quote:
Originally Posted by moter
Thanks! I really like it that way.
What size are the front tires on the 32 3w?
I recently bought a pair of Coker / BFG, 285 / 70's from Jegs for 150.00 each + 13.00 s+h, BUT, had to return them. Took them to have them balanced at 2 different tire dealers and couldn't even get them close. Since then, heard a lot of similar problems. The old BFG's were fine, the Coker / BFG's suck.
Good to know--thanks for posting. I figure if I have to replace my P285/15's, I will get a pair of 17 inch rims and mount 30 inch tires. I considered doing that when I was building the car, but 15's saved me some cash. Who would have thought BFG would stop making P285's?!
Hey Dorsey!! If your asking about the 32 with yellow wheels the fronts are E-78-14's and the rears are L-78-15'sQuote:
Originally Posted by Dorsey
Have any of you guys run 17s and 18s on a full-fendered Deuce? If so, what width wheels and what size tires did you use?