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Old 02-24-2022, 11:35 AM   #1
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Default Wheels and tires?

What if and after market modern 15" or 16" wheels that will fit in the fender wells?
I looking for something like the look of Cragars. And white walls. Any Sugestions?
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Old 02-24-2022, 12:19 PM   #2
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I'm running 205-15's on the front and 215-15's on the rear. I have trouble posting pic here but if you want to e-mail me at [email protected],
i can send you one.
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Old 02-24-2022, 12:54 PM   #3
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You might also post your question on HAMB where you might find more knowledgeable audience for your question.

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Old 02-24-2022, 02:21 PM   #4
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Old 02-24-2022, 09:35 PM   #5
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Coker has tires in multiple sizes and side walls
I run 15" bias plys white walls 5.90x15 front and 8.20x15 rear. they fit the wells on by 29 nicely. I also use '49 Mercury centers because i prefer the plain hub caps

yes it is not completely original, but combined with hydraulic brakes, the car stops much better.

Pretty soon it will be running with a new Burtz block, and better stopping power may be even more important than 21" tires can provide.
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Old 02-25-2022, 09:36 AM   #6
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I thank you all for your input. but i think i needed to correct myself. I would like to put the spare on/in the front fender well. have a four door and looking to run a trunk on the back.
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Old 02-25-2022, 09:42 AM   #7
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Now that you've clarified what you want to do, I don't think you're going to find anything to fit your needs.
Even stock 19" wheels with Firestone's usually have to be put in the wells UN-inflated.
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