wheel/tire size full fendered 32 ?

nwbhotrod · Aug 25, 2011

wheelswithinwheels said: ↑

Ok, chassis is ordered from P&J - thanks to all who helped me in that regard. I'd like to get a wheel tire package together to roll this thing around when it gets here. My plan is a full fender 32 deuce -down the road when I save up the $$. Would you guys please tell me what wheel/tire size fills the wheel openings the best without fitment issues? I would like to get as much tire under the car as possible. Is a 15" rim the way to go? 15x5" front/15x8" rear? I see that some guys manage to fit 15X8.5" into rear fender. I've never had research a wheel/tire setup without having the car.
This is the stance I'm looking for:

I guess that's a lowered rubber rake? Any insight into tires? Wheel preference? I like the look of Torq Thrusts or polished aluminum slots but also open to doing something different. Pictures would be great! (The chassis has hairpin/coilover suspension).

Thanks!

Doug
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The first time i saw that car I was 16 in 1966 in Cristline Calif wow its still so Bitchen

wheelswithinwheels · Aug 25, 2011

Terry R Vaughan said: ↑

If you are building from the ground up.Start with setting the body on the frame and put the Tire and wheel combo that your heart is set on in place. Build the rear end to fit the wheels - body & make sure you are committed to fenders or no. This keeps you from guessing what will work and from buying more than one set of tires and wheels. If you copy the tire / wheel combo on a car you like you have to know all about the other chassis etc. If you run fenders in the front you pretty much need a wheel with zero offset because of tires rubbing fenders. I say run the tires that make your car look right - safe for you and yours. Pic 1 - 16x8.5 US TT Pic 2 - 15x4x" vintage Pic 3 -15x8.5 AM TT 60's - Pic 4 - Is a customers 32 with 15x6 in back and 15x4 in front Terry
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Terry thanks for the post and the pics. I am building from the ground up (so to speak). Pete and Jake's are building a 32 frame with a 56" rear (rear drum brakes). I don't have the chassis (delivery around end of year) so I don't have the luxury of test fits. I was hoping on doing a chopped Brookville (with fenders) - all contingent on $$$- and getting the body way on down the road. Exactly right about knowing about the Gammell coupe rear setup - I have no idea if he has a narrowed rear in that pup.

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