Blackwall Firestone questions

1. Im thinking of putting a set of the standard Firestone blackwalls (as seen on a ton of cars) on my roadster. It looks like there is two different tread patterns and the sidewall is a little different on that one also. The one im referring to is usually on the front. Is that because its a 15" and not a 16"?
2. How wide of a rim have you guys ran on a 7.50x16? I think the spec sheet shows 5" max. But who follows rules.. If so do you have any pictures? Thanks

 

Coker told me that the absolute minimum for 7.50s was 4.5". That being said, you see them all the time on 4.0" '35 wires.

I went with 7.00s. Less of the baloon look. Do a search for Baby Got New Shoes for a picture.

The fronts are Excellsior 5.50 16. Tread pattern matched the big 'Stones better IMO.

 

I think I understand what you're asking... while mine are WW, the tread patterns are the same... You'll note the fronts have a different tread pattern than the rears... they are 8.20-15 Firestones out back and 560-15 Firestones in the front. Coker doesn't have the molds for 560-15's with the tread pattern to match the 820-15's, but if you go with 16's you can get the same pattern front to rear in just about any size you want. (the 16's all have the pattern similar to my rears)

 

Yes! thats what Im trying to say. Thanks!

 

No problem!

 

I use stock 41 rims up front with 600 - 16 tires and 6 x 16 rim in back with 750 - 16

 

700x16 and 475x16 have the same tread pattern.......perfect big and littles.

 

Could you put them on a 16x7 and a 16x5.5 rim? or... is that too much?

 

Too much. PM CrazyD, he has pics of his setup with those tires, his rears are widened a tad. He will be back online later this week. BAdass tire combo, the one on his black A frame you saw last summer.

 

how about firestone 8.20 15 on 7's and 5.60 15 on 5's? that be ok?