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What wheels/tires for 58 country sedan?

Discussion in 'The Hokey Ass Message Board' started by IRMB, Jul 20, 2013.

  1. IRMB
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    I need to order wheels and tires for my wagon, asap. Mine are totally shot.

    What do you guys reccomend for a classy look - maybe a little wider than stock? The spacing in back is pretty darn tight - so I want to make sure I get it right.

    I'm currently running 215/75/14. Thinking of going with 15's. Not sure how wide I can get away with.

    I'm planning on leaving the ride height stock for now and getting Vintique smoothie steel wheels...
     
  2. id go with chrome reverse that's without seeing the car a pic would help
     
  3. IRMB
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  4. id run 15x8 in the back and 15x7 in front either 215 or 225 70 15's those wheels will give the same basic look you have now
     

  5. IRMB
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    Thnx! Ordering today. Going with your suggestion- 8's in back, 7's in front.
     
  6. arkiehotrods
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    That car would look great in my driveway.
     
  7. IRMB
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    Not sure my neighbors are digging it right now. On jack stands, wheels off, etc. But once I get my Cokers and Steelies it'll be pimpin!
     
  8. traffic61
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    Some neighbors lack vision. I think you have a great ride going on there.
     
    Last edited: Jul 22, 2013
  9. Gman0046
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    I hope your ordering the Vintiques through Summit not Vintique.
     
  10. 1951Streamliner
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    A wider whitewall would do wonders.
     
  11. IRMB
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    What's wrong w vintique?

    Re: whitewalls- Coker classic 2.75"
     
  12. IRMB
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    How about rallyamerica instead of vintiques?
     
  13. Hotrodmyk
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    Check the wheels for runout before you paint or mount the tires. Sometimes they are out of spec.
     
  14. IRMB
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    Last question. If I go 7's in front and 8's in back, do I run different tire sizes on each?
     
  15. Flootiebuell
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    Bump.....come on people.....I know there are a lot more opinions on here....
     
  16. mattrod68
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    since your asking.... i wouldn't do 7's and 8's 6's and 7's would give you an older look. and yes i would run a slightly bigger tire on the back. whatever size you run on the front, up it one for the back.

    maybe a 205/75 and a 225/75 2 3/8 whitewall on the front and 2 3/4 on the back

    bias would look better but im under the impression you want radials

    matt
     
  17. cody1958
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    chrome reverses or astros. thin line whitewall.
     
  18. Since the OP is changing rims I would go with fifteens .... better selection of tires in 15 and mucho cheaper.
     
  19. IRMB
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    Thanks y'all! I will post up the results once done. Appreciate the feedback and ideas.
     

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