RadioRedline Posted February 3, 2011 Report Share Posted February 3, 2011 Good-Aft! I am putting my 1971 521 Back on Road Tonite, and all four tires on it are El-Bald! I Want to start with replacing the Back 2 so I have some grip and tread to get me thru the rest of winter, and spring. Right now there are 4 x 14" Chrome Baby Moons. Size on all four is 205/75/14. I will take the best 2 of the four, Rotate them to the front. I want to Buy two Brand New Tires, but want something wider, but I can't really go taller because the Truck was lowered by P-O. Keep in Mind Current size is 205/75/14...my main question is How Wide Can I go? Suggestions....? Here are pictures of how it sits: Thnx, Radio Quote Link to comment
nismo dr Posted February 3, 2011 Report Share Posted February 3, 2011 as wide as you can - muahahahaha Quote Link to comment
nismo dr Posted February 3, 2011 Report Share Posted February 3, 2011 want wider, get wider rims deep dish baby moons ftw Quote Link to comment
RadioRedline Posted February 3, 2011 Author Report Share Posted February 3, 2011 What are your rims size and Tire size Nismo? Radio Quote Link to comment
nismo dr Posted February 3, 2011 Report Share Posted February 3, 2011 fronts are 8.5"x15" with 215/65R15 tires rears are 10.5"x15" with 265/50R15 tires Quote Link to comment
datzenmike Posted February 3, 2011 Report Share Posted February 3, 2011 Wider is going to rub on bumps I think. Wider will not necessarily be better in snow or mud. Wider will ride up on snow easier because the same weight is spread over a larger footprint. It's the equivalent of hydroplaning on water. Narrow (or stock) puts the most weight per square inch and it digs in better to get at the pavement. Very wide or high flotation tires used in off road conditions allow the weight to be spread out so the vehicle can ride on top of mud and soft ground without sinking in and getting mired. All things equal, wider look better. Quote Link to comment
Skib Posted February 3, 2011 Report Share Posted February 3, 2011 rears are 265/WIN R15 fixed :lol: Quote Link to comment
nismo dr Posted February 3, 2011 Report Share Posted February 3, 2011 Mine is lowered about 5-1/2" in front and 3" blocks in rear, i did have some front fender rub issues over bumps, driveways etc. But they all went away when I put new gas shocks on the front Quote Link to comment
RadioRedline Posted February 3, 2011 Author Report Share Posted February 3, 2011 So if nismo is using a 265/50/15, and i have a 205/75/14, What would I be looking for? a 265/50/14? Radio Quote Link to comment
datzenmike Posted February 3, 2011 Report Share Posted February 3, 2011 A 265 50R 15 is... 10.4" wide 25.43" tall The equivalent to this with a 14" rim is 265 55R 14, which is 10.43" wide and 25.48" tall. almost exactly the same. Quote Link to comment
RadioRedline Posted February 3, 2011 Author Report Share Posted February 3, 2011 Okay last Question...is 265/55/14 a common size? if not really, what is Common and close to it.. Thnx Radio Quote Link to comment
datzenmike Posted February 3, 2011 Report Share Posted February 3, 2011 255 55R 14...... 10.04" wide by 25.04" tall 260 55R 14...... 10.24" wide by 25.26" tall 265 55R 14...... 10.43" wide by 25.48" tall 270 55R 14...... 10.63" wide by 25.69" tall 275 55R 14...... 10.83" wide by 25.91" tall All within 1/2" height of the 265 55R 14 Quote Link to comment
lil89ram50 Posted February 4, 2011 Report Share Posted February 4, 2011 radio, you will not be able to go any wider safely. sorry. as you can see, the tires already rub a little when you hit bumps or load it down, the thing you can do tho, is stiffen the suspension, so it doesnt bounce as much. Quote Link to comment
RadioRedline Posted February 4, 2011 Author Report Share Posted February 4, 2011 Okay so Wider, but Not Taller, will make it unsafe? Radio Quote Link to comment
RadioRedline Posted February 4, 2011 Author Report Share Posted February 4, 2011 Went with a set of 205/70/14's Generals. Radio Quote Link to comment
RadioRedline Posted February 5, 2011 Author Report Share Posted February 5, 2011 Had some fun making these if anyone is interested... http://getgarage.spreadshirt.com/ Radio Quote Link to comment
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