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40 Ford: which setup?

Discussion in 'The Hokey Ass Message Board' started by Big Mac, Mar 2, 2011.

  1. Big Mac
    Joined: Sep 12, 2007
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    I've been trying to find the right tire/wheel combo for my 40. The color of the car is really different and is making it tough. I'm really liking the original black 16" wheels with bias ply firestones. Real "hot rod" look, and I think it's the right look for the hopped up flathead. Anyway, which do you prefer?

    As I got it, pinstripe radials on 15" chrome wheels:
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    Wide White radials on the 15" chrome wheels:
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    Wide white Firestone bias ply on 16" original Ford wheels:
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  2. Labold
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    My vote is for the 15" chrome wheels with wide whites.
    The black wheels look good too, I just think the chrome goes good with your paint color.
    The car looks great in all 3 btw.
     
  3. Old-Soul
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    slap some caps and rings on there and call 'er good! Firestones look great.
     
  4. Labold
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    Damn. Just noticed the 15's on chrome wheels had radials.
    ...I'm swithchin my vote to black wheels and bias plys.
     
  5. flatout51
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    16s and bias ply
     
  6. neilswheels
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    from England

    With that lovely blue, the chrome reverse and whitewalls look best to me. The black 16's look to harsh, maybe paint them an accent colour if you prefer the 16 thing. Just my two cents worth.
     
  7. Toast
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    #3 the Wide whites on the black wheels!
     
  8. ARTSWRK
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    The wide whites on the chrome!
     
  9. Ralph
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    Wide whites, Chrome wheels, and spider caps to cover the centers - done!
    Ralph
     
  10. davidwilson
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    from Tennessee

  11. Big Mac
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    Ya, that's the plan. I just haven't found a good deal on caps/rings yet.
     
  12. 40FORDPU
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    I'm leaning towards #2, with spyder caps..and if you could bring the rear down just a bit. Nice car.
     
  13. chevydave1965
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    from Iowa

    16's & wide whites
     
  14. #2 gets my vote!
     
  15. Dreddybear
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    #3 by a long shot. You should chrome the original 16's. Then it would be STELLAR.
     
  16. Carter
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    #3 for certain
     
  17. OL 55
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    I would normally go for the chrome wheels and wide whites, but with that color, I think the stock black wheels and WWW look the best. If you find the bias tires don't work for you, you can go with the bias look radials that are available. The Rolling Bones crew uses them and they are road tested hard by those boys!
     
  18. Pewsplace
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    Number 2 has the best look with your color. My vote.
     
  19. Kevinsrodshop
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    #2. Wide whites and chrome wheels. #3 is my second choice. Black wheels need something to ****e them up.
     
  20. lowkroozer
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    Salt flat moon disc covers with or wide whites and lower car a little . My 2 cents .
     
  21. buzz4041
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    from Texas

    Wide whites with chrome without a doubt
     
  22. B Bay Barn
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    Wide whites with chrome without a doubt
    X2
     
  23. Stevie Nash
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    #3 gets my vote. Need something to break up the black tho. Trim rings and some chrome bullet lugs and it would look great!
     
  24. 41PICUP
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    Wide whites, trim rings and hubcaps.
     
  25. Labold
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    Which ones made the cut?
     

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