Wheel and Tire Suggestions
08-01-2018, 04:42 PM
#1
Wheel and Tire Suggestions
I am interested in putting Boyd Coddington Junkyard Dog Wheels on my red 1976 Vette. The wheel options are 18X7 and 18X8 and I was thinking of staggering them. Does any member have any recommendations on tire sizes that would go good with those wheels. I have tried an online visualizer but they only show the wheel size and not the tire. Please help as any recommendations are appreciated. Thanks in advance for your time
08-01-2018, 09:36 PM
#2
Race Director
18X8 front and rear with 4" backspace with a 255/48-18 tire. The 255 in the front may rub the fender on the leading edge and in the corner at the beginning of the rocker molding. Look a '78 Pace Car front fender to see what I'm talking about. You may have to drop back to a 245/45-18 tire if there is rubbing issues. So if you don't mind staggered fit buy 2 and see if they fit. If not they become the rears and you drop down a size for the front.
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08-01-2018, 10:36 PM
#3
Burning Brakes
I'm very happy with my 255/45/18 Continentals on my 18x8.5" wheels, front and back. Sometimes I wish I staggered them but with around 380hp, it's good. Can spin the wheels when I want to, and keep control when I need to.
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