They are fiberglass, molded in, not exterior fastened.
Mike,
If the photos are your black car measuring the existing wheels would be a great start, then you can measure where you want the new wheels to sit in the flare and it should come down to some simple math.
Hello everyone. I am sure that I am not the only one that goes through 'wheel and tyre dimension anxiety' each time they are putting a new project together, but in an effort to hopefully ease my 'wheel and tyre dimension anxiety' a bit (HA - hopefully), I am ordering a tool that I have found online that can be used to calculate offset and also check tyre clearance. I have no personal experience with using such a tool, but as soon as I figure out how to use it (HA - my 'weakness' is never reading instructions properly), I will post my experience with it. There are multiple manufacturers of such devices, but until I receive mine and gain some experience with it, I prefer not mention the brand I am going to use. I do not expect any 'surprises' with it as all the different brands seem to do the same thing, and all seem to do it successfully. CHEERS from AUSTRALIA.
@MikeSchill posted:Hi all. New to the Pantera world. Looking to have custom wheels made for my 74 that has gts style fairings on it. I’ve read all 4 pages of info and feel dumber than when I started! Lol. The wheels would be 18x8 and 18x12. I need help with backspacing. Want the deep recessed look in the rear.
Your car has a great stance and those wheels are really nice. What size are they?
tajon.
Thanks. The current wheels are 17x8 and 17x11. I’ll be putting them up for sale once I figure out the new set.
If you like the centers of your current wheels, as they are 3 piece you could simply get new outer hoops to widen and bring them out further.
These are made by SIMMONS in AUSTRALIA (simmonswheels.com.au) - this is a 17" version. They make them in a range of diameter, width and colors. SIMMONS has been around for many decades and make quality products. I purchased my first set of SIMMONS near on 35-years ago, and they are still going strong on the car I sold. They also have other designs.
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So I finally had time to pull the wheels and do some measurements. Current setup is 17x9 with 6” backspace (+1” offset)
17x11 with 6” backspace (-1/2” offset). I’m thinking of upping the to 18x9 and keeping same dimensions due to the 245/35-18 being a little wider tire. The existing setup is pretty close to full turn fender rub about 1/2” The rears 18x12 with 6” backspace would push the tire closer to flush of fender lip. Can’t really go wider or pull wheel in more because it’s already close to exhaust pipe and 335/30-18 should work. The car has adjustable coil overs on all corners and wilwood disk brake conversion all around.
Do my calculations look correct?
To be clear with builder 62 mm bore and 5x4.50 bolt pattern?
Thanks
Did you guys know Pirelli have made this tyre again?
https://www.longstonetyres.co....li-cinturato-p7.html
Making the 15" wheels a viable option again.
Yes, and Lucas Classic Tires out of California have them in stock.
HA - I wish PIRELLI made a 345/35/17.
I have made a film about tyre fitment for the Pantera.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8pXrdb7A5kY&t=21s
I made it for a chap who is making films about restoring Pantera, but it will also for our web site page about Pantera tyres.
https://www.longstonetyres.co....-tomaso/pantera.html
if you see any mistakes please let me know.
Hi
I just thought you might like to know we will be receiving a frsh delivery of the 285/50R15 P7 A truck from Pirelli is on its way and should hit the country on Tuesday. It fits anything fro an 8" to 10" rim, so any of the none wide body wheels.
285/50 VR 15 Tyres - Classic PIRELLI CINTURATO ™ P7
we have the 225/50R15 P7 as well which fits 6" - 8", so any of the none wide bosy fronts.
@wwwlongstonecom posted:Hi
I just thought you might like to know we will be receiving a frsh delivery of the 285/50R15 P7 A truck from Pirelli is on its way and should hit the country on Tuesday. It fits anything fro an 8" to 10" rim, so any of the none wide body wheels.
285/50 VR 15 Tyres - Classic PIRELLI CINTURATO ™ P7
we have the 225/50R15 P7 as well which fits 6" - 8", so any of the none wide bosy fronts.
Your YouTube Tire fitment video for Pantera is not online anymore… Any reason?
You can get around one of the problems with rear tires smaller than the stock 26-1/4" OD by changing the ZF gearing and get back your top end while not blistering little tires during casual 1st gear takeoffs. Gearing changes can be either 5th gear or the ring & pinion (rarely, both at the same time). They are not cheap and the complete ZF teardown to install is beyond the capabilities of the avg home handyman.
Maybe take a look at this Wheel fitment site? willtheyfit.com You put in Your existing wheel size and tire size, then add the sizes You want, which You can adjust. It will also tell You Your Speed % up or down so You can get real close, so Your Speedometer to close. This helped Me with My wheels and tires on My Pantera and Lowered Nissan Pickup.
I went with the Pirelli P7 Cinturato @ 225X15 and 285X15......these are period tires recently made by Pirelli using old molds and new rubber compound, the sidewalls show a "V" rating but they are actually "Y" rated to 186 mph. These tires were fitted to Porsche 928s, Porsche Turbos, Countachs and yes later Panteras as OEM equipment. Their web site says that these were fitted on GTS Panteras and Group 3 Panteras. I am guessing but maybe 1978??? I like them and they look cool with the vintage tread pattern and they stick like glue and I have them fitted to period Gotti forged 3 piece wheels. It is personal preference but I prefer the look to the larger Campy clones and modern low profile tires.
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Just one time I would like a simple answer. My head hurts when I try to read all these posts.
What are the specs I need for 18 inch wheels in the rear for a stock body. Adjustable shocks. Wilwoods. Specs for a front 17 inch wheel.
I am not looking for a high dollar fancy wheel. I am looking for something I can occasionally race with.
@captaintobeys posted:Just one time I would like a simple answer. My head hurts when I try to read all these posts.
What are the specs I need for 18 inch wheels in the rear for a stock body.
No one can answer that question without more input. What tire size will you use? What width would you prefer; 10", 11", 12", etc.? Are your brake rotors mounted in the stock location or on the outside of the hubs? All the info you want is here in the forums.