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Hot Rods what bias bly tire for an 8 inch wide wheel?

Discussion in 'The Hokey Ass Message Board' started by Louie, May 5, 2011.

  1. Louie
    Joined: Mar 3, 2001
    Posts: 670

    Louie
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    from NJ

    I want to run a set of 15x8 Halibrands I have on my roadster but Im not sure what to do for tires. I was just gonna run a set of Hurst slicks but does anybody have pics of bias ply tires on an 8 inch wide wheel. Ive seen it before but cant find any pics now.Thanks
     
  2. 8.00 or 9.00x15 would be a good fit.
     
  3. Tommy's Cycle
    Joined: Mar 22, 2006
    Posts: 766

    Tommy's Cycle
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    from So Cal

    Firestone makes a 890-15 WW Piecrust. Pricey - $250.00
     
  4. scrap metal 48
    Joined: Sep 6, 2009
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    Depending on era your shooting for.. Could use L78's or 8.20's.. 8" rims are kind of wide....
     

  5. goon56
    Joined: May 31, 2008
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    goon56
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    from new jersey

    i got L78s on my 56 louie. 8 inch chrome steelies
     
  6. Countn'Carbs
    Joined: Nov 8, 2006
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    Countn'Carbs
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    from CO

    I went with a set of firestone 8.90-15's on 15x8 wheels. Since these mockup shots, I had the offset changed to get the tire closer to the body.
     

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  7. rlm2011
    Joined: Jul 7, 2011
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    from Sumner Wa

    I know this thread is OLD, but MAN THAT LOOKS GOOD!!!!!
     
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  8. Countn'Carbs
    Joined: Nov 8, 2006
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    Countn'Carbs
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    from CO

    Man...what a blast from the past...here's how the car is today....still running the 8.90's on the back.

    wb5.jpg
     
  9. scrap metal 48
    Joined: Sep 6, 2009
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    scrap metal 48
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    Looks better with the black rims^^^...
     
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