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Old 10-18-2014, 05:07 PM   #25
Torchie
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Default Re: 40 merc Tudor sedan! What have I done?

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Originally Posted by Ralph Moore View Post
I think you will have issues with 7.50's.
I ran them on my 47 coupe and they were a bear to get on, had to jack up car by bumper in order to let the axle hang down and still had to squeeze tire in. Very little clearance between sidewall of tire and fender. If Mercury fenders are narrower then you may have issues. Of course you may be able to order custom rims with an offset.
You could try putting 16" rims in rear and15" in front to assist with the rake your looking for.
I agree with this also. I was always told that this is the true style of big and littles. Different rims front and back. Not just tire size. If you look at Cokers catalog they will give the tire height for each size. That may help you with fitment issues as well.
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