Its time for new rims/tires for a 70 Mach 1 fastback. I made my first intro post here for some backgroud.
http://www.stangfix.com/testforum2/inde ... #msg205747
Before the car can be drivable I need to get some new wheels on it and after searches and working with a local vendor I'm at a bit of a loss as to what Sizes I should, or can go. I definately want 18's. I really don't want to do any modifications to get a good fit so from what I have been reading I am pretty much set with 8's up front and 9's in the rear. With those width I did find a chart that says I can go 265 in the rear and 245 up front. Should I try to get as close to speedo accuracy with sidewall height at that point. At the local shot alot of guys go with a larger diameter but that isn't the look im going for. I will also play it pretty safe and am looking at just sticking with the torq thrust or that style of rim.
From what I have found it seems that a 255 40 18 in the rear and a 245 40 18 would give me the closest to stock diameter. Should this be a concern or should i go with the 265/245 combo.
Right now the car is yellow but the plan is to paint it black.
Im looking at chrome but also found some polished, opinions?
I like the look of gray rims on newer black mustangs but I am not sure how I would like it on a 70.
If prices are comporable I would rather purchase local but are their any places online people have worked with, forum sponsers perhaps?
Thanks.
http://www.stangfix.com/testforum2/inde ... #msg205747
Before the car can be drivable I need to get some new wheels on it and after searches and working with a local vendor I'm at a bit of a loss as to what Sizes I should, or can go. I definately want 18's. I really don't want to do any modifications to get a good fit so from what I have been reading I am pretty much set with 8's up front and 9's in the rear. With those width I did find a chart that says I can go 265 in the rear and 245 up front. Should I try to get as close to speedo accuracy with sidewall height at that point. At the local shot alot of guys go with a larger diameter but that isn't the look im going for. I will also play it pretty safe and am looking at just sticking with the torq thrust or that style of rim.
From what I have found it seems that a 255 40 18 in the rear and a 245 40 18 would give me the closest to stock diameter. Should this be a concern or should i go with the 265/245 combo.
Right now the car is yellow but the plan is to paint it black.
Im looking at chrome but also found some polished, opinions?
I like the look of gray rims on newer black mustangs but I am not sure how I would like it on a 70.
If prices are comporable I would rather purchase local but are their any places online people have worked with, forum sponsers perhaps?
Thanks.
