I plan on putting 245/40-17 on 17X8 and 315/35-17 on 17X11 Campy clones on a stock bodied 73 L
Any issues?
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I have that set up with the exception of the front tires are 235 not 245 on my 74 L with no problems. It is a stock body car with stock suspension including oem spring spacers. It does NOT appear to be a tight fit.
I running 225/45/17 front and 335/35/17 on back, stock body 73L, no troubles
Great answers...any problems finding rear tires (branded to match the front)
Given, I have the option:17x9.5, 17x11, 18x9.5 or 18x11 rear rims (I'll go 17x8 on the front).
Suggestions to maximize my tire manufacturer options between 285-315 mm
Given, I have the option:17x9.5, 17x11, 18x9.5 or 18x11 rear rims (I'll go 17x8 on the front).
Suggestions to maximize my tire manufacturer options between 285-315 mm
quote:Originally posted by lmguy:
I have that set up with the exception of the front tires are 235 not 245 on my 74 L with no problems. It is a stock body car with stock suspension including oem spring spacers. It does NOT appear to be a tight fit.
235/40-17 on 17X8 and 315/35-17 on 17X11 Brand/cost? THANKS!!!
i just sent you some pictures. I bought them as a package - wheels - tires - centers and lug nuts mounted and balanced and if I remember right $3195.00 (all 4) plus shipping. came from precision pro formance in Calif. They were my second choice but they were the guys that had them in stock. As I recall I priced them as separates - buying the wheels from any of the vendors and the tires locally and i could not do any better plus i got them mounted and balanced for free. All the vendors seemed to be about the same price. If you are removing stock wheels and tires the car will sit lower when you are done ( 1/2" to 1" approx). Brand on tires Michlein Pilot's. I also recall the fronts being fairly easy to come by but the rears were more scarce.
Tire recomendation: YOKOHAMA.
The Yokohama AVS Sport is available in the 315/35ZR17 size. The Michelin is not. It is available in 335/35ZR17. The Yokohama will require the least amount of balance weights, it will have the quietest ride and the best (smallest) slip angles.
cowboy from hell
The Yokohama AVS Sport is available in the 315/35ZR17 size. The Michelin is not. It is available in 335/35ZR17. The Yokohama will require the least amount of balance weights, it will have the quietest ride and the best (smallest) slip angles.
cowboy from hell
quote:Originally posted by george pence:
Tire recomendation: YOKOHAMA.
The Yokohama AVS Sport is available in the 315/35ZR17 size. The Michelin is not. It is available in 335/35ZR17. The Yokohama will require the least amount of balance weights, it will have the quietest ride and the best (smallest) slip angles.
cowboy from hell
What front would you mate with these rears?
Because the Campy clone front wheel is only 8" wide, I'd opt for a 235 section tire. The Yokohama is available in both 235/40ZR17 and 235/45ZR17. One is 24.2" OD, the other is 25.2" OD.
The 235/40ZR17 will look better with the 315 section rear tire, and lower the CG by 1/2".
People who haven't grown accustomed to the look of ultra low profile tires, will probably prefer the looks of the taller tire.
cowboy from hell
The 235/40ZR17 will look better with the 315 section rear tire, and lower the CG by 1/2".
People who haven't grown accustomed to the look of ultra low profile tires, will probably prefer the looks of the taller tire.
cowboy from hell