PostPosted: Tue Nov 14, 2006 2:02 pm Post subject: Wheel and Tire Size for 68' Elky Reply with quote Edit/Delete this post Delete this post
Hello,
I have a 1968 327 Elky I have been restoring. I am getting close to completion and need some assistance. I am trying to find out what Tire and Wheel sizes to use to get the look I want and was hopign to get some help if you would not mind.

I will be running the Cragar S 5 spokes, I am looking to create the mid 70's look of the raked front end smaller front tire and wider taller rear tire. I had a 68' That ran N/50/15's on the rear but I cannot remember the size of the fronts. I want to fill the rear fender well but I need the bed to still compress without hitting the tires.

I understand I can use: 275/50/15 on 15x8's Rear & 215/60/15 on 15x7 Front
But I want to know if anyone can tell me if I can go wider on the rear tires and can I go 15x10 wheels and still clear the fender wells? And if so is there a specific offset I need. Any input would be appreciated.

Regards

John [B]

I'm running 2.75/60/15 on a 9" wide rim with 5 1/2" bs. I had to hammer a little on the inner fender for just enough clearance not to rub, plenty of clearance on the outside for more wheel and tire though.

I think 5 1/4 bs with a 9 or 10 inch wheel will let you go up at least one more size, maybe even more in a 50 or 60 profile tire.

I believe mnunn on the site is running 2.75/50/15 but I dont remember what bs he has.