Thread: 1931 Model A Tudor

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Originally Posted by bluestang67

Guys this set have a 3 3/4 inch backspace 8 inch rim and I can move them in a bit . The rear is a scooch to wide and with the back space they stick way out , Its been about a year and a half and I could knock off 3/4 back spacing and still clear .

Wouldn't that be easier than widening the fenders?

Originally Posted by randyr

Wouldn't that be easier than widening the fenders?

Randy yeah it would , but I am placing all scenarios up . I want the right tire and will do what has to be done to make it fit . I hope just a wheel change will be the easiest but we never know .

Originally Posted by bluestang67

Randy yeah it would , but I am placing all scenarios up . I want the right tire and will do what has to be done to make it fit . I hope just a wheel change will be the easiest but we never know .

I hear ya Bobby. I think the tire-size/fender ratio & relationship is critical to the look of any car in my opinion and many don't think it through quite enough. I'm going to have to spend a lot more time, effort and probably money in that area on my 37 when I get further along but like you said, the right tire & the right fit...... keep us posted on that process. :-)

Randy will do even if I have to back down to a 235 tire it does have to fit and look right . This was all about refreshing the memory since those tires are up north with the 37 at the moment .

Bobby - get into the Tire Rack site and find a tire you like. When you check the specs on the tire page, you will find a diameter and cross section. It's amazing how much info they have once you figure how to navigate the site -- Tire Rack - Your performance experts for tires and wheels ----- I spent many hours there looking at tires for mine. I originally had Yokohama AVS 'Z' rated on all four corners, but when I went to the 17" rear wheels, had a problem finding a larger diameter tire, so the rears are Dunlop's, but not 'Z's' (the car wont go fast enough for 'Z' tires anyhow)