HI Guys,
What wheel, tire sizes have you guys put on the back of a stock wagon or Ranchero? I just bought some 17 X 8 Torq Thrust II wheels for the back and want to know how big a tire I can squeeze without cutting too much.
I don't think the Americans will fit with the stock opening. I have those on mine with 275X60,s. I narrowed the
rearend 1 1/2" and the fenderwells are modified. With a full radiused opening such as Briney's you can run
the wheels with 275's.
Good Luck, Ron :004:
I'm running 16x8 and mine are pretty tight too. :003:
Patrick / Dallas TX :unitedstates:
Ill be putting 17x7 on the front and 17x8 torque thrusts on the back of my ranchero I know they will fit because theres a guy here locally with a Del Rio wagon thats running 17x8 with 245-45-17 on the back with no modifications other than flattening the insde lip slightly, I could run my hand between the tire and fender.Plus it depends on what offset your using.
I will be using a 4" offset. It should center the tire just right. (I Hope)
with the bandaid tires they probably will fit :unitedstates:
I have a 57 custom 300 and want to up date my wheels to.16-17 inches. what off set do I need, and what size tire can I go to with out any modifcations? thanks 390 ford.
Hey Fordub, did your 17x8 torq thrust wheels fit the back of your wagon/ranchero?
and I'm curious, what rim width are you running up front?
thanks
DMRaymond:
Sorry for the delay in responding to your Custom 300 wheels question. I mounted both Cragar 15 x 8 with 255 x 60R15 TA Radials and Weld PROSTAR 15 x 8 with a set of Micky Thompson P235 x 60R15 E.T Street Radials. The Cragar rims had the maximum back space 5.375" backspace, the Weld rims had a 5.5" backspace. I have no tire clearance problems, other than trimming the inner lip of the wheel well and having to raise the car by the frame, undo and drop the rear shackles & shocks and drop the entire rear end to get clearance between the outer wheel well and rear brake drums when mounting or dismounting the tires. If I have a flat on the road, I have to say hello to the AAA. Is it worth it? Absolutely!!!
I don't think there would be much difference with 16" rims, I don't know about 17's. Hope this helps.
Bob
57AGIN
Thanks,you have answered my questions, I really wanted 17 s but I'll go with 16s. Appreceiate your help, 57ford
Just a little info. On the rear of my ' 57, I have 275x60x15 with no clearance problems and with no alterations what so ever!!!!!!!!!! LOOKS GREAT
What's the neg. offset on the wheels and how wide are they ? (wheels)
Ron :004:
hey guys, has anybody stretched the rear fenders to get more tire? Read up on a magazine car, he stretched the fender out
1 inch on each side. I hate the thought of cutting the fenders, but bigger is better with tires.
I think stretching fenders is fugly. Unless you are Chip Foose and have all the right stuff.
I don't know why you guys have trouble with tire sizes??!!! Tom
Now that's a good upskirt shot!! Is that your's Tom?? The '58? looks great...we don't see enough pics from you. What are those tailights? Got some more pics?
The 2004 Mach 1 wheels (17 x 8) fit perfectly on the rear of my 57 Custom 300. Tire size is 245 x 45 x 17 and they clear the fender lip by almost 2 inch and the inside spring leaf by about one inch. This was measured to the tire bulge on the sidewall. These wheels do have a 6 inch backspace. I would consider using them but the front wheels look like they won't work with a backspace of over about 4.5, making a match impossible. The largest backspace I can find on the internet for a 17 inch wheel was 5.45 which would probably work with the same wheel ordered with a smaller backspace in the front. All measurements were with the stock rear and front spindles. Changing to Granada spindles and discs may change the front clearance to the upper ball joint which I will have to check when I get that completed.
I assume those Mustang wheels have a high positive offset, moving the tire too far INWARDS. If so, how about a spacer/adapter?
https://www.uswheeladapters.com/Services.html