Tires!
Race Director
Joined: Apr 2011
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From: North of Toronto - Ontario
A lot will depend on the tire brand itself. Some have a fairly wide square tread / sidewall, some have a narrower tread but bulge a fair amount. A lot of people on here running 17" tires. There were some threads on just that, check them out and see what's being used (my e-brake brackets are relocated so what I have doesn't answer your question)
Personally I think the 245/45 is a bit too short and not much wider that a 235/55 which is over an inch taller.
But that's my $.02
M
Personally I think the 245/45 is a bit too short and not much wider that a 235/55 which is over an inch taller.
But that's my $.02
M
Burning Brakes
Joined: Aug 2007
Posts: 891
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From: Green Valley Ca
I have a 1970 with 235/50-17, on 8” wide with 4” back space wheel. The e brake is in original location and no rubbing whatsoever. I recommend Michelin Pilot Sports PS2 (N1) the tire has a tread ware rate of 220. When I changed from a BFG TA to the Michelin it was very noticeable difference in handling IMHO.
Bob
Bob
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From: central Florida
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Those Foose Knuckle wheels in 17x8 have 4.5 inch backspacing. That will "pull" the tires 1/2 inch back into the wheel well. Might not be the look you want. I know that's not what you were asking about but it is something to consider. I'd hate to see you buy wheels and tires, mount them and then discover that you aren't happy with the way they look. (I realize this is only 1/2 inch...)
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My front tires. I have both 255 and 275 fronts. 9 and 10 inch wheels.
https://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires...s&gad_source=1
