Thinking about Fat tires on my 40 ford truck

[MSmelcer40]

I'm thinking about adjustable coilover shocks and 295/50 15 radials and 15x8 wheels....I want that old school higher in the back look....anybody done this got some pics?

[V8COOPMAN]

Originally Posted by MSmelcer40

I'm thinking about adjustable coilover shocks and 295/50 15 radials and 15x8 wheels....I want that old school higher in the back look....anybody done this got some pics?

This one's higher in the back, although the tires are a bit smaller than what you want, and the rims are a bit narrower, too! DD

[MSmelcer40]

Love it....I'm hoping the coil over set up will raise it up enough to clear the tires....my tires will be a lower profile that those but 15" still has a lot of tire

[tubman]

Why the 50 series tires? I think that a low profile tire looks out of place on these old vehicles. Why not consider a 75 series?

[Lanny]

Here is pic of a '40 I found online with fairly fat tires.
If you get Toooo fat of a tire, you will have to widen the rear fenders.

maybe someone will Enlarge this pic

[MSmelcer40]

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I'll look at 275s ....thanks so much for the pictures and information

[MSmelcer40]

I also should be considering this a 15x8 wheel with that big tire is pretty heavy.Thats another of unsprung weight.This is a lot for a bone stock flatty

[Charlie ny]

Consider the rear axle and what it likes, unless your plans include a Ford 8 or 9 inch.
Stay away from a big offset to the outside that will put undo stress in the roller bearing

on each side. We learned the hard way when we mounted a pair of Imperial wheels that we offset on my '40 (a long time ago)....the side view of the car looked great but
the rear view showed both tires angled in at the top. I broke the drivers axle and
and chewed up the race. Aesthetics....what looks good on low rider might not be
the best choice else where....include a panard bar in your budget with coil overs
or at least increase your life insurance.
Charlie ny

[MSmelcer40]

Charlie thats not something I had thought about....Thanks so much. I don't want to be breaking that banjo rear

[38bill]

My truck is a '38 1/2T but the rear fenders and box are the same as a '40 1/2T. I'm running a banjo rear end and 15"-7" rims. For rear tires I used 235/70's (custom offset) and there isn't much wiggle room.

Raising the body will probably only give you more room at the top of the tire. The width of the fender opening and the wheel offset will determine the max size.

[MSmelcer40]

38Bill,That's a stunning truck....thanks for the the info