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- Thread starter britbeam
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I had to order mine through my local Les Schwab dealer. Here's a link and they might be able to direct you to a local rep http://www.panasport.com/index.html
And finally, I've ran across quite a few sets on eBay over the years, for a lot less than new.
Good luck!
Bryan
And finally, I've ran across quite a few sets on eBay over the years, for a lot less than new.
Good luck!
Bryan
britbeam
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Thanks , currently I have the minators from Vicky Brit but eventually wider wheels and tires will be neccesary with a different rear diff setup that will allow more power to the ground with a little shot of NOS will require more tire width. The minator is just 5.5 inch wide and does limit tire width.
Dwain V6 Krazy
Dwain V6 Krazy
Dwain!!,
You little rascal! I didn't know you were thinking of using a little shot of giggle gas. I think you will have a blast with it. No pun intended.
Jose
britbeam
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Dwain!!,
You little rascal! I didn't know you were thinking of using a little shot of giggle gas. I think you will have a blast with it. No pun intended.
Jose
Well if I ever put the 8" Ford under it. It would be a nice little touch say may be a 50 hp shot but well see. Right now I think it would spin the keys right out of the ole rootes axles. I need to concentrate on the stopping at this point.
Dwain V6 Krazy
atallamcs
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britbeam
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Hey Bill have you got a tire web-site you can direct me to or some info about this? I would rather keep my same wheels but the tire stores are telling me Im limited as to tire selection due to width and the wheels being 13 ". I guess because of availability. Not sure Any advice.
DwainV6 Krazy
Dwain,
My rims were 7.5 wide, and the tires were 8" wide. They stuck out a little bit on the front, but in the back, they fit with only bending the inner fender lip up, so it wouldn't cut the tire.
If you want to go with wider tires, you need to go with a wider rim. The tire companies say that the rim shouldn't be more than 1/2" narrower or wider than the tire tread.
Jose
My rims were 7.5 wide, and the tires were 8" wide. They stuck out a little bit on the front, but in the back, they fit with only bending the inner fender lip up, so it wouldn't cut the tire.
If you want to go with wider tires, you need to go with a wider rim. The tire companies say that the rim shouldn't be more than 1/2" narrower or wider than the tire tread.
Jose
Dwain, I like to go to the Cooper Tire web site.
http://www.coopertire.com/Flash/index.aspx
They give quite a bit of info and it is easy to navigate. Just click on "View Full Specifications" at the bottom of each tire model page.
I think you will find staying with the 13" wheels is the limiting factor. Max width is 205 for 13" tires regardless of wheel width and that is combined with a low profile, so the overall diameter is something like 22.5".
Tire availibility for 13" rims is terrible and seems to be getting worse every day. Try looking at the passenger car Trendsetter and all weather line. Yeah, crappy selection.
Bill
http://www.coopertire.com/Flash/index.aspx
They give quite a bit of info and it is easy to navigate. Just click on "View Full Specifications" at the bottom of each tire model page.
I think you will find staying with the 13" wheels is the limiting factor. Max width is 205 for 13" tires regardless of wheel width and that is combined with a low profile, so the overall diameter is something like 22.5".
Tire availibility for 13" rims is terrible and seems to be getting worse every day. Try looking at the passenger car Trendsetter and all weather line. Yeah, crappy selection.
Bill
serIIalpine
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I always get my tires from the Tirerack.com. Until a few years ago I was a sworn believer in Yokohama tires and unfortunately they no longer make a 13" tire worth buying ( read: handles) and as I am due for new tires and I've yet to buy my 14" minilites I will buy the Sumitomo HTR 200. I have several friends that run them and drive quite aggresively and are very happy with them.
Here's a link to their tech page for this tire: http://www.tirerack.com/tires/Spec....&vehicleSearch=false&fromCompare1=yes&place=0
You can check rim specs, tire sizes etc. here.
they also have a part of their site that helps you find a shop in your area that can mount and balance your tires at a reasonable rate.
My 2cents.
Eric
'62 SerII
Here's a link to their tech page for this tire: http://www.tirerack.com/tires/Spec....&vehicleSearch=false&fromCompare1=yes&place=0
You can check rim specs, tire sizes etc. here.
they also have a part of their site that helps you find a shop in your area that can mount and balance your tires at a reasonable rate.
My 2cents.
Eric
'62 SerII
britbeam
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Jim what size width rim do you have and what is your tire size etc.
Thanks
Dwain V6 Krazy
Jim E
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The tires are 205 60 13 the rims are the shelby mini lite copies and I think they are 6 inch anyway it is the narrowest width tire rack suggest to use with the 205. These tires are not all that tall shorter than the 185s I ran before so they may not do you much good for ground clearance.... plus I can blow them away in first gear with no problem. Then they require a higher pressure than you would think part of that is due to side wall squirm if you go below about 32-36 pounds, actually I have read this tire want a lot more pressure than that.
Come to think of it it is not enough tire for a V6 car on a 4 it is great. The other day while going on the freeway on a long tight curved ramp I hit the gas hard as the curve straightened and the rear end snapped out, which will get your attention... 65 side ways is ummm interesting...
Right now I am leaning toward sending a set of stock steel rims in and having the centers put in a set of 15 inch rims.
Come to think of it it is not enough tire for a V6 car on a 4 it is great. The other day while going on the freeway on a long tight curved ramp I hit the gas hard as the curve straightened and the rear end snapped out, which will get your attention... 65 side ways is ummm interesting...
Right now I am leaning toward sending a set of stock steel rims in and having the centers put in a set of 15 inch rims.
Chuck Ingram
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britbeam
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Thanks Jim,
I see Tire Rack is listing 51lbs for pressure and they say they will fit the 5.5 rims. Sure cant beat the price either. Im running the 155s now so these 205s should be better. I have new springs on the rear now so the car has a little higher stance. Thanks for you input.
DwainV6 Krazy
I see Tire Rack is listing 51lbs for pressure and they say they will fit the 5.5 rims. Sure cant beat the price either. Im running the 155s now so these 205s should be better. I have new springs on the rear now so the car has a little higher stance. Thanks for you input.
DwainV6 Krazy