I have a stock 1931 Ford Tudor, I’m looking to lower it and add wider rear tires to fit in the stock rear fenders. Right now I have the stock 19 inch wheels and tire size as well as stock height. Looking inside the rear inner wheel well I can see sometime in the past the tires have contacted the inner panel in the area the panel protrudes outward that allows the rear side windows to roll all the way down. So lowering the car with wider tires will increase rubbing in there. So my question, what has traditionally been done to gain clearance for lowering and larger tires? Or is tire rubs just the way it is?
I’ve got 750-16’s on 35 ford wires and a stock rear axle. Doesn’t seem to touch anywhere. I’d go looking for things that are giving more body sway, busted shocks thst could be causing contact
My '29 has 8" wide wheels with 235X15 radial tires. No problems inside but stick out an inch or so outside. Stock height with plenty of room. Wheel back set is going to be the key to what you want to do. About 3 1/2" back set would probably be the best. I think 6 to 7 inch wide wheels would be the best. Your mileage may vary.
I don't think so, but not absolutely sure. If there is any difference, it shouldn't matter. I have used '35 wheels on a Model A and noticed no difference. If you convert to '40 style hydraulic brakes, you will need to get the spacers to go between the rim and hub. Without them you risk having cracked rims. They are readily available from Model A parts vendors. They're just a thin steel disc that takes up the space between wheel and hub and fits the Model A and '32 -' 35 center hole profile. They also allow the use of Model A wheels on the '40 style drums without problems.
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