[DeTomaso] Wheel Question

[Tomas Gunnarsson]

This is difficult to answer. If I was going to put "narrow" Campies, either
8" all around or 7"+8", on my car for a show I'd go with tire sizes similar
to stock i.e. 185/70 front and 225/70 rear. That'd give you the right stance
when viewed from the side. The rears in particular would look skinny from
behind though. I'm sure the car would ride pretty well on them on the street
and not tramline as much as with wider wheels and tires. From a performance
point of view: Asa Jay recently put 225/50 front and 235/50 rear tires on
his car. That surely looks weird from the side but sidewall stiffness is
greatly improved. I know that people have gone as far as 305/50 on 8" wheels
but whether that looks or works good I can't say. It sure goes against
common recommendations regarding the relation between rim and tire width.

Tomas

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Sent: den 23 augusti 2010 18:50
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Subject: [DeTomaso] Wheel Question


If one wanted to put Campys back on the car for shows, events, etc.  Can one
put 8" x 15" all the way around and skip using the 7" altogether, since 10"
are pricey and getting harder to find.

If so, what sizes are the  fattest that work and look good.  I currently run
245/45/17 in the front on 17 x 8 and 315/35/17 on 17 x 11 in the rear ( they
were out of stock on 335 when I needed tires ).

I can't tell any difference aside from the look between the 315 and the 335,
they are about 1" narrower.


Thanks,

Michael Shortt
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