From 14” to 16” on my 71 521 Datsun Truck

[TonyM]

My truck currently has 205/75 R14;

I’m going to install 16x8 wheels and wasn’t sure what tires I need to put on (especially since I plan on dropping my truck 3 inches). I thought I read someone on here that was doing something similar and he was going to use 225/55 R16. I’m afraid of buying tires that will rub….  I’m trying to achieve a low pro look but wanted as much meat as possible for a smooth drive…

[]2eDeYe]

This is useful in seeing what will fit

 

https://tiresize.com/comparison/

 

Offset will also be a bit of a factor

[d.p]

195/55/16 don’t listen to what anyone else says.   I run 15x8 195/55/15 and it’s a little stretch and looks great IMHO. 

[Charlie69]

My 66 will be running 205/60/16 on a 7" wide rim.  Myself I do not care for the stetched look it reminds me of the low riders with the 13" wheels with excessive stretched tires.  It is unfortunate but here in Phoenix we see several a year on the side of the road with one of the 13" wheels broke off and the driver trying to figure out how to get a jack under it.

Edited September 29, 2021 by Charlie69