[DeTomaso] Tires

[Richard Greenblum]

They're on the car now, and I have clearance with the left front fender.
The car was recently painted and I made no changes to the fenders because I
had no problems.  Being a GTS, I've got brand new fiberglass flares which
means I have to deal with both the fiberglass and metal.  And, if the
rolling doesn't go well, it would very likely screw up the flares that are
riveted to the fenders.

Frankly, I thought they'd look better than the 225s, but they don't‹they
look too big, and they bulge out a fair amount even on the 8" rims, which
makes sense considering the range is 7.5 to 9 inches leaving the 8s on the
shy side of center.

Richard


From:  MikeDrew <MikeLDrew at aol.com>
Date:  Wednesday, May 7, 2014 8:57 AM
To:  Richard Greenblum <pantera at austin.rr.com>, deTomaso List
<detomaso at poca.com>
Subject:  Re: [DeTomaso] Tires


In a message dated 5/7/14 5 03 7, pantera at austin.rr.com writes:


> I have a previously unused set of 245/50-15s, but they don't fit properly,
> and are really too big for the front even with 8" wheels.


>>>Hmm, I'm running BFG 245/50-15's on the front of my car, and Jack DeRyke is
too.   Mine fit beautifully on 8-inch wheels.   They have been discontinued for
years, sadly.   BFG recommended a rim width of 7.5 to 9 inches.

I think they are perfect for your application, with the caveat that the
fender lips need to be rolled for clearance.   As yours is a later car, they
should have come rolled from the factory?

Give them some serious thought!

Mike


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   They're on the car now, and I have clearance with the left front
   fender.  The car was recently painted and I made no changes to the
   fenders because I had no problems.  Being a GTS, I've got brand new
   fiberglass flares which means I have to deal with both the fiberglass
   and metal.  And, if the rolling doesn't go well, it would very likely
   screw up the flares that are riveted to the fenders.
   Frankly, I thought they'd look better than the 225s, but they
   don't--they look too big, and they bulge out a fair amount even on the
   8" rims, which makes sense considering the range is 7.5 to 9 inches
   leaving the 8s on the shy side of center.
   Richard

   From: MikeDrew <[1]MikeLDrew at aol.com>
   Date: Wednesday, May 7, 2014 8:57 AM
   To: Richard Greenblum <[2]pantera at austin.rr.com>, deTomaso List
   <[3]detomaso at poca.com>
   Subject: Re: [DeTomaso] Tires

   In a message dated 5/7/14 5 03 7, [4]pantera at austin.rr.com writes:

     I have a previously unused set of 245/50-15s, but they don't fit
     properly,
     and are really too big for the front even with 8" wheels.

   >>>Hmm, I'm running BFG 245/50-15's on the front of my car, and Jack
   DeRyke is too.  Mine fit beautifully on 8-inch wheels.  They have been
   discontinued for years, sadly.  BFG recommended a rim width of 7.5 to 9
   inches.
   I think they are perfect for your application, with the caveat that the
   fender lips need to be rolled for clearance.  As yours is a later car,
   they should have come rolled from the factory?
   Give them some serious thought!
   Mike

References

   1. mailto:MikeLDrew at aol.com
   2. mailto:pantera at austin.rr.com
   3. mailto:detomaso at poca.com
   4. mailto:pantera at austin.rr.com