Tire and rim ?

lupo69 · Posted: Wed Dec 07, 2011 7:54 am Post subject: Tire and rim ?

I am working on a manx clone and have 17 x 9 in rims for the rear and 15 x 7 for the front. I have an early 1970's IRS freeway flyer trans and a 1835 motor. What size tire would you put on Question

It will only be used on the street and has an adjustable lowered front beam. Thanks for the help.
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kustoms · Samba Member Joined: November 20, 2003 Posts: 1313

If you are using a stock speedo, the front tire needs to be 26" tall.
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lupo69 · Posted: Wed Dec 07, 2011 8:22 am Post subject:

I have not even bought a speedo yet. I will probably go with an aftermarket one. I am trying to build up my magic shelf as you call it. I also would like to go with the widest tire possible.

Hot Air · Posted: Wed Dec 07, 2011 10:15 am Post subject:

I have the same size wheels. Try to get 29" tall rear and low profile in the front. Mine are only 26.5 tall in the rear, I will be getting new tires or maybe new wheels.

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karu · Posted: Wed Dec 07, 2011 10:20 am Post subject:

I used this website. It is somewhat guessing the tire size and checking the wheel but few guesses, you get it.
http://www.1010tires.com/tiresizecalculator.asp
According to measurements of my pan (irs 1969), I will not exceed 28" of wheel diameter in the back.
Front I want to keep to below 27" diameter.
These are not determined by my engine but by the pan geometry and I have left a decent margin of error.

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lupo69 · Posted: Wed Dec 07, 2011 10:23 am Post subject:

What size and brand tires are you useing on the front and back ? I can't find anything bigger than a 26 inch diameter tire .

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On my Imp and most builds I try to stick to this formula. 5.5" or 6" on front with P215/60R15 tire. Rears 8" or 9" with P275/60R15 tire. That will give you a 26" tall front and 28" tall rear. I like BF Goodrich.
I don't know what I am going to do on the Manx right now. I am leaning to custom cut 17x6" front rims and 18 x9" rears. Don't know about tires yet.

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66 Shorty · Posted: Wed Dec 07, 2011 10:39 am Post subject:

Another Calculator with visual representation...
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Hot Air · Posted: Wed Dec 07, 2011 6:54 pm Post subject:

lupo69,
Front : General Altimax HP 195/60R15 around 24" tall
Rear : RIKEN Raptor ZR 255/50ZR17 26 1/2" tall
The tread pattern is very close .. I bought these from someone else of the web but they did not tell me they were different brands. Pics looked like the same.
What kind of wheels do you have?
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BuggyFaron · Posted: Wed Dec 07, 2011 10:56 pm Post subject:

GTBRADLEY · Posted: Thu Dec 08, 2011 4:10 am Post subject:

He already posted the tire size right above you.
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lupo69 · Posted: Thu Dec 08, 2011 6:46 am Post subject:

I am going to be using an ION alloy rim model 625 in gray. It has a hot rod type of look to it. Sorry i have not had a chance to figure out how to post pics. Sad

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lupo69 · Posted: Thu Dec 08, 2011 7:42 am Post subject:

Hey Tom thanks for posting a pic. Where is the update on your build? I think we all want to see the progress. I just purchased a berrien chassis from a guy in LI.

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GS guy · Posted: Thu Dec 08, 2011 9:38 am Post subject:

That's a really good looking wheel! Nice selection of sizes too.

Wheel hub looks kind'a small to swallow the big VW hubs (front bearing cap and rear axle nut)? Might be something to check into.

Personally, I prefer to stay within 1" diameter size front to rear, keep the overall look in proportion. But if a more radical size difference works for you - Go for it!
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