4" skinnies with 1 1/2" backspacing

[dykstra]

Car looks killer John!

[69 Post Sedan]

I’m running bias ply on all four corners…..if you’re trying to go for “The look”, that’s the only way to go as radials don’t look right.

My combination is 15x4 Cragars-Moroso Drag Special in the front with 15x8-M&H Racemaster in the rear. I’m not positive on the basckspace for the fronts but I don’t think there were a lot of options. The car drives fine except on wide cracks/seams in the road……I have manual steering which helps…..IMO

With that being said, the fronts are not DOT approved but the rear are……I have driven my car a lot like that since 2009 and never been questioned on them. But……if you’re going for plan on using a 4” wide wheel…..I’m assuming that’s not DOT approved either…….?

Kurt

[GrumpyJeff]

M&H used to make a nice DOT "Muscle Car'' Front tire 185/85 27" tall, last time I looked availability was a issue tho, Still have a pair on the front of my Chevelle and my Boss.

[Derek69SS]

Originally Posted by GaryC

What backspacing are y'all using? I've read 2" on up. The skinnies I plan on using are 1 1/2" BS. If I go bias ply the tire shouldn't balloon like the radial tire if what I'm reading online is correct

The ones on my '68 Chevelle are 5" with 2.5" backspace, so the extra inch is all to the inside compared to yours.

I can't imagine you'd have any fitment problems with the backspace. I've actually been considering putting a 1/2" spacer on mine just to move them outboard a little to match up to the rears a little better. From some angles, they look like they sit way in the fender opening.

[GaryC]

Originally Posted by Derek69SS

The ones on my '68 Chevelle are 5" with 2.5" backspace, so the extra inch is all to the inside compared to yours.

I can't imagine you'd have any fitment problems with the backspace. I've actually been considering putting a 1/2" spacer on mine just to move them outboard a little to match up to the rears a little better. From some angles, they look like they sit way in the fender opening.

That's why I'm asking the BS question. How far OUTSIDE is too far? There are a lot of tires out there and I have noted from 165/80, 165/70, 195/75, 205/70, 205/65, 205/75 and some of the tires y'all mentioned.

Curious what the tallest would be for the 69 Camaro at the front well. My car is already low, Z28, with 235/60/R15 with 15x7 Vintage Wheel Works V40 version of TT II's and they fill the wells good. I'm ready to go for a different look. Going day two. I want to go with a 15x8 rally 4.50 BS and something that will fit for the rear. The rear tires are a no brainer L60 or 275R. Sure seems to be a 50/50 thing with who is running what tire.

[GaryC]

Thanks guys for the back and forth on this, it sure will help with my decision.

[GrumpyJeff]

Wheel /Tire combo & sizes Make or Break a Cars Attitude ! Especially a period Day 2 look. Stance is Everything

[LetsFNgo]

5.60-15 Firestones up front on 15x3.5 Fenton Gyros
N50-15 M&H RaceMaster on 15x10 American Racing slot mags

Getting the 5.60’s to air up was a bear and required ether and a torch. But they do look cool. Even if the car has a long ways to go.

[NorCam]

I ran the Coker Tire 640.15 Firestone Pie Crusts on the yellow Day 2 Camaro with 4" wheels up front and they fit great. There's a shorter version as well (540.15) but they look too small IMO . Tried them on the Green Z28 but didn't like the smaller tires.

Also ran the 640 pie crusts on the Day 2 Nova I rebuilt a few years back and they were awesome on there as well.

[Crush]

Originally Posted by NorCam

I ran the Coker Tire 640.15 Firestone Pie Crusts on the yellow Day 2 Camaro with 4" wheels up front and they fit great. There's a shorter version as well (540.15) but they look too small IMO (tried them on the Green Z28 seen below but didn't like the smaller tires).

Also ran the 640 pie crusts on the Day 2 Nova I rebuilt a few years back and they were awesome on there as well. Some pics and a link to the right sized tires below. https://cokertire.com/tires/firestone-640-15.html

Smaller tires including ProTrac 540's. Not enough height I would say.









And below are a couple shots with the 640 tires which are 27" tall and fit nicely with no rubbing at all.

All these cars look sweet! Great job