wheel size
wheel size
I have a 65 Comet 404 with 289 HiPo, I am wanting to put larger tires and wheels on the rear. I am going with steel (stock looking) wheels. What is the max size of 14 & 15 inch rims (what offset), and tires for each that can fit without any modifications? I like the look of the Sole Survivor Comet but not sure what those are and if he had to do any mods to get them to fit.
Re: wheel size
It varies but typically a 7" rim with 4" of back spacing and a 225 on the rear. Front...same width and BS but with 14's and 15's you have to have watch UCA clearance. A 205-215 tire for the front and check fender clearance turned all the way, both ways!! 26-26.5" tall tire is about max.
You can get a tape measure and use what's on it now to get pretty close.
You can get a tape measure and use what's on it now to get pretty close.
'cause Johno says you gotta have a sig pic! 
Re: wheel size
& if your front is low it will have more chance to rub than if it is raised slightly, as with new coils.Rocket989 wrote:It varies but typically a 7" rim with 4" of back spacing and a 225 on the rear. Front...same width and BS but with 14's and 15's you have to have watch UCA clearance. A 205-215 tire for the front and check fender clearance turned all the way, both ways!! 26-26.5" tall tire is about max.
You can get a tape measure and use what's on it now to get pretty close.
Johno
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Jims65cyclone
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Re: wheel size
The link below is to a thread that deals with what you're asking about, including my own tire/wheel saga. It contains tips on taking measurements and links to various websites for reference. See if it helps.
Jim
http://www.cometcentral.com/forum/viewt ... =9&t=13512
Jim
http://www.cometcentral.com/forum/viewt ... =9&t=13512
Re: wheel size
thanks to all who responded. that is a lot to process.
I just got it back from the paint shop, so will try to post some pics as I progress with the build. The paint work turned out fantastic.
I just got it back from the paint shop, so will try to post some pics as I progress with the build. The paint work turned out fantastic.
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Jims65cyclone
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Re: wheel size
You should start a build thread to share the progress of your project. If you've got pics of what you've already done, we'd love to see them, and also your progress going forward. It's a good way to chronicle your project for you, and a source of inspiration and information for the rest of us.
Jim
Jim