What Size Wheels?
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What Size Wheels?
The tires on my 72 are Firestone Firehawks P255/60R15 and the wheels are original.
If I buy new wheels what size? 15X8 15X10 ??? :confused:
If I buy new wheels what size? 15X8 15X10 ??? :confused:
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Re: What Size Wheels? (OHSIXX)
The tires on my 72 are Firestone Firehawks P255/60R15 and the wheels are original.
If I buy new wheels what size? 15X8 15X10 ??? :confused:
If I buy new wheels what size? 15X8 15X10 ??? :confused:
If you are planning to use 275's or smaller tires - 15x8 is enough...
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Re: What Size Wheels? (OHSIXX)
if your going to buy new wheels, why stick with 15"s? if your concerned about looks, you can get vintage styled wheels in 16" and 17". if you stay with 15" your going to seriously limit your tire selection now and it will only get worse as everything goes larger. there are a few forum members who have bought the wheel vintiques rallye's in 16 and 17 and it takes a good look to spot them and there are infinately better tire choices out there for you.
15"= :nonod: 17" :yesnod:
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15"= :nonod: 17" :yesnod:
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Re: What Size Wheels? (OHSIXX)
Why can't someone, sorry if they already do, make 16 and 17 inch standard ralleys? I do not like the look of the all chrome/polished replica ones, I want mine but in 16 size. If they are made where can I get them?
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Re: What Size Wheels? (clutchdust)
if your going to buy new wheels, why stick with 15"s? if your concerned about looks, you can get vintage styled wheels in 16" and 17". if you stay with 15" your going to seriously limit your tire selection now and it will only get worse as everything goes larger. there are a few forum members who have bought the wheel vintiques rallye's in 16 and 17 and it takes a good look to spot them and there are infinately better tire choices out there for you.
15"= :nonod: 17" :yesnod:
15"= :nonod: 17" :yesnod:
$500++ each time....
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Re: What Size Wheels? (GrandSportC3)
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Re: What Size Wheels? (pats406nitrovette)
Comes in 16 and 17 sliver or bare finish.
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Re: What Size Wheels? (GrandSportC3)
olivier, your problem is too much power! just do like me and run a regular 190hp and your tires will last forever, as long as you don't drag race, auto-x or road race! :lol:
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