[DeTomaso] Wheel Question

[Garth Rodericks]

Yes! 8" Campys all the way around are the way to go. 8" Campys up front result 
in improved handling characteristics due to the better scrub radius.

Tire sizes:
Rear: Toyo Proxes S/T  295/50-15 --> Arguable the best looking/fitting widest 
tires available for the 8" Campy; if you can find them. Toyo recently stopped 
producing them due to the limited/decreasing market. Also, the only H-rated tire 
available in this size; others are lesser speed rated.
Front: Toyo Proxes 4  225/50-15 --> Fills the front wheel wells nicely and has a 
very similar look and tread pattern to the Proxes S/T's on the rear. V-rated.

Cheers!
Garth


--- Original Message ---

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.