[DeTomaso] up size wheels and tires

[Charles Engles]

Dear Boyd,


              Mike summarized it pretty well.   The rears are pretty easy 
and with the correct offset can easily accommodate 17x11 inch wheels with 
your choice of tires 295---up to 335.  The  fronts easily accommodate 17 x 8 
with no problems.   17 x9 are quite possible, but can require some, umm, 
"adjustments" on some cars.   Front tire sizes are commonly available for 
whatever wheel you might choose.    I would suggest that you contact a 
vendor and see they have.   They have the correct offsets and backspacing 
and will just bolt on.


                              Warmest regards,  Chuck Engles




----- Original Message ----- 
From: "boyd casey" <boyd411 at gmail.com>
To: <detomaso at realbig.com>
Sent: Tuesday, January 13, 2009 8:58 PM
Subject: [DeTomaso] up size wheels and tires


>I am considering buying larger diameter wheels to use for street driving. I
> am going to save my stock Campys. What size wheels and matching tires can 
> I
> use with a 73 L? I want to be sure to avoid too large or wide tires that
> might rub or cause any negative handling characteristics . I like the look
> of cars I have seen with bigger wheels and low profile tires.
> Any opinions would be welcome .
>
> Boyd
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