I'm considering installing the following wheel vintique wheels:
93 SERIES BILLET PONTIAC RALLYE II
On my 67 400 Convertible. I have a few questions.
We have an owner in central Ohio that has the billet rally II's.
Originally Posted By Dmeister
1) Will the 17" wheel and a lower profile tire improve the cornering/handling of the car?
It will to some degree, but ride quality will lessen.
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2) What wheel width should I get (7, 8, 9.5, 11) assuming I go with a tire width of 225 or 235. My objective is to fill the wheel wells with the widest tires without modifying the wheel wells due to rubbing.
That I don't know since I'm happy with stock 14" Rally II's.
Originally Posted By Dmeister
3) How do I determine how much backspacing to use?
The factory backspace is 4.5" You won't want to stray to far from that. Unless you want to do body or axle mods.
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4) What tire aspect ratio do I need to keep the overall wheel/tire height at stock levels?
This link is great to use to find what you care to compare.
5) In your opinions, do you think that the stock 14" wheels with 225/60 series tires would look better than the combination I mention above?
Your advice and opinions are appreciated.
Thanks.
IMO, Yes a 14x7 will accommodate a P 225/60. Will it rub on a '67-8? That would depend on a few factors, mainly ride height. I'm sure others will chime in on this matter.
I have factory 14x7's with P225/70's, and I'm very happy with the ride and handling from these tires. I wanted to go with a 60 series tire, but I think it would be overkill. And that's my story.
Yes a 14x7 will accommodate a P 225/60. Will it rub on a '67-8? That would depend on a few factors, mainly ride height. I'm sure others will chime in on this matter.
