[DeTomaso] Wheel Question

[MikeLDrew at aol.com]

In a message dated 8/23/10 9 50 30, michaelsavga at gmail.com writes:


> 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.
> 
>>>Yes, absolutely.

This is a recommended technique, in the event that 10-inch wheels aren't 
available.   Jack DeRyke has been running 8s on all four corners for years.
> 
> >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 ).
> 
>>>Generally, 225/50-15 is used on the front (I have 245/50-15 which is 
about as big as you can safely get away with), and 295/50-15 in the rear (the 
295 tires are a bit of a stretch on 8-inch wheels however; they are much 
happier on 10-inch wheels).
> 
> >I can't tell any difference aside from the look between the 315 and the 
> 335,
> they are about 1" narrower.
> 
>>>Chances are the car will handle better (that is, be more neutral) with 
the 315s mounted.

Mike