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12-08-2014, 10:36 AM | #21 |
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Re: 16" to 19" wheels
The rolling diameter of the stock tire and wheel combinations for 16", 17" 18" and 19" wheels are about the same, so there is no advantage / disadvantage to the engine rpm while driving.
The 16", 17" and 18" wheels with stock size tires give a much smoother ride than the stock 19" and 21" wheels because of the wider tires and larger tire sidewall height. I run 18" (1932) wheels on my Coupe, and the improvement in ride smoothness is dramatically better. The 18" wheels also look better than the 16" and 17" wheels. Steering effort is higher with the later year wheels, so use a shortened Pittman arm. Another excellent feature of the later Ford wire wheels is that the hub caps are readily removable, so wheel balancing is easy on modern balancing equipment For you folks with Maroon cars, the 1932 18" wheels with the stock 1932 cream color is a spectacular combination.
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12-08-2014, 11:17 AM | #22 |
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Re: 16" to 19" wheels
I ran 16 inch bias ply years ago,on my 29 ccpu,found steering a little harder,I believe the rims were 35 ford,also 50 merc 15 inch rims will fit.
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12-08-2014, 12:20 PM | #23 | |
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12-08-2014, 01:40 PM | #24 |
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Re: 16" to 19" wheels
You have both sets of wheels and tires? Then you are in a better position than I am to be able to judge the difference. Go out for a drive with various road conditions, note how it feels, switch tires and do it again and report back to us.
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12-08-2014, 03:29 PM | #25 | |
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Re: 16" to 19" wheels
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12-08-2014, 05:51 PM | #26 |
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12-08-2014, 11:05 PM | #27 |
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Re: 16" to 19" wheels
Thanks for all the replies. I think that I will check out the 19" wheels and tires and if all looks good, I will put them on to see if there is a big difference in handling. I assume that the lug nuts will fit either size wheel.
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12-08-2014, 11:33 PM | #28 |
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Re: 16" to 19" wheels
I've always prefered original wheels on an original car. Wheels & tires that don't have the same height as original will have a gear ratio changing effect. When 600 16 tires are used, RPMs will increase and top speed will be reduced.
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12-08-2014, 11:33 PM | #29 | |
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12-09-2014, 12:52 AM | #30 |
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Re: 16" to 19" wheels
The car has juice brakes, so I hope that there is adapters on there. The 16" wheels were on it when I bought the car.
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12-09-2014, 01:22 AM | #31 | |
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12-09-2014, 03:53 AM | #32 |
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Re: 16" to 19" wheels
This past summer I installed Excelsior 500R19 blackwall on my 31 Slant Window sedan and what a Hugh difference in the driving characteristics. I also have a 31 Roadster (Garage Queen) with year old bias ply tires and when I drive that car it rides softer but grabs every crack in the road, I feel much more comfortable with the radials. This car is my daily driver, so far this year have logged on over 10K so this old bucket of bolts is no way a garage queen! and with much use I really do know the difference.
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12-09-2014, 07:17 AM | #33 |
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Re: 16" to 19" wheels
re. George Miller's post and see photo. Picture of the PU in the middle of the 19's, tells the tale...
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12-09-2014, 07:45 AM | #34 |
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Re: 16" to 19" wheels
go to http://tire-size-conversion.com/tire-size-calculator/
to compare two tire sizes for specs incld rolling radius. many modern truck spares have a smaller rim size put with a higher profile tire to match the others. the same idea goes with a mini spare to provide equal rolling radius... |
12-15-2014, 08:31 PM | #35 | |
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