Contemplating a new set of wheels & tires for my ’63. I went through the fitment maze when I went from 14” to 15” (7” width) and wider tire, Coker Mag-500 steel wheels and BF Goodrich. I had more room than I realized. They are p235/60’s. What’s puzzling cuz I guess I don’t know enough about it, is 245’s have a bit more OD. I thought the 225, 235, 245’s, etc. had the same overall OD, only relative to width. Charts I’ve viewed don’t say so.
Anyway, thinking on a larger dia wheel (going with the aluminum Mag-500’s) and a lower profile tire around 50-55, this time redlines dropping the RWL’s I’ve had on my rides since my teens. I’ve heard 16” isn’t so readily available, but 17” is more popular. Been looking at rides with the 17’s and they seem to be a nice size w/o too much ‘wheel’, just IMO. Also thinking of a bit wider tire for the rear, 245’s and staying with 235’s front. 7” wheel seems to be ok for the 245’s.
Anyone with a ’62-65 B-body gone to 17’s that can give me some coaching? Fitment hassles, etc? The idea I have is going to a 50 or 55 series w/o too much ‘low’ profile, despite having to get another speedo gear as it is. 50's would not be much change overall dia/OD as I see, around 26.6 vs 26.1.
Appreciate any advice…including suggested tires. Been looking at Diamond rubber as a change from Goodrich. Thanks!
Anyway, thinking on a larger dia wheel (going with the aluminum Mag-500’s) and a lower profile tire around 50-55, this time redlines dropping the RWL’s I’ve had on my rides since my teens. I’ve heard 16” isn’t so readily available, but 17” is more popular. Been looking at rides with the 17’s and they seem to be a nice size w/o too much ‘wheel’, just IMO. Also thinking of a bit wider tire for the rear, 245’s and staying with 235’s front. 7” wheel seems to be ok for the 245’s.
Anyone with a ’62-65 B-body gone to 17’s that can give me some coaching? Fitment hassles, etc? The idea I have is going to a 50 or 55 series w/o too much ‘low’ profile, despite having to get another speedo gear as it is. 50's would not be much change overall dia/OD as I see, around 26.6 vs 26.1.
Appreciate any advice…including suggested tires. Been looking at Diamond rubber as a change from Goodrich. Thanks!
