Hot Rods Wheel size ???

Hi all

Can anyone just put a bit of advice my way with regards to wheel sizes on model A's?? What's the pros and cons of having say 17" wheels to 21" wheels ?

Thanks

 

there are no "cons" only "pros". do it. here's a picture to help you get excited.

 

Tire choices. you can get some really nice looking tires that'll give your car the right rubber rake by going with 17".

 

I'm sure he meant some type of factory wheel. Like wire. But..... WTF is going on with that pic?

 

Unless your A is air bagged and running a M2 your ride might suffer. Plus anything over a 17 and that's to big for me ain't going to look good.

The flatter your tire the harder the ride. I had a buddy that use to run his tire low on his hardtail just to get a little spring.

 

Always best to read the rules before jumping in over your head in the deep end of the pool.

The sharks swim there and fresh fish drive them into a feeding frenzy.

Read the link below and try again. HRP

http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=44274

 

17" are wider and have better tire selection (***uming your talking about stocker wire wheels).

 

He is from the UK, as you know we and the English are separated by a common language.

 

Makes me want to toss my cookies all over it.... Pardon me while I go try and find my barf bag...

 

OK that's ugly.

 

My day was going pretty good until that.

 

hey now, someone spent alot of time and money on that, that thing. nothing like drinking and partying in the back of a limo getting buzzed and when it's over, falling 4 feet to the pavement.

 

Priceless!....

 

Ok thanks for the advice, got the choice of 18s or 17s on a model a truck that im after so if tyre choice is broader on then17s then will go for them!

 

This thread is a GREAT example of making ***umptions.......no where did the OP mention modern, wide 17" ghetto wheels. For the too young to know, and more aged dip ****s, 17" wheels were standard equipment on '33/'34 Fords and are a better bet for ***umption purposes.

 

And at least some Model "A"s" had 21".

 

cant be one hundred percent sure Ben, but there seems to be more tyre choice around for the 17's. the only trad wheels I've seen at 20" are the high clearance milk truck wheels and they're stupid money. I think there's a set in the calssified's right now and the guy wants about $3500!!!!... I'm really only typing this to keep the thread at the top and get you a real answer and to prevent the dip****s driving you away. so please, anyone who knows more than me give the guys some real advice.

welcome from another Brit.

F

 

There are some things that you simply cannot scratch out of your mind's eye no matter how hard you try. Please don't post such ghastly abortions for us to look at.

 

x2!!!!!

 

just a joke, come on. . .me and the girls have agreed that we wont poat anymore ulgy pictures. sorry.

 

Thanks Felix been a lot of help, and cheers for the pity, Take a bit more than that to drive me away !!


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Go with the stock 21" '28-'29 wheels.

Bob

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RV7Qz640OeM sorry, couldnt resist.

 

get on Tire Rack.com---they will give you a long list of sizes, manufacturers available in whatever rim size.

 

that should be a movie.