<VV> Re: VirtualVairs digest, Vol 1 #1737 - 10 msgs

[AKG]

Typically most tire manufacturers recommend a wheel that is 90% of the tread
width..  Easy math, say you have a 225... tire.  225/25.4 x .9 = optimum
wheel width.

The Artful Dodger

> From: <kenfran@comcast.net>
> Date: Sun, 6 Feb 2005 04:55:10 -0600
> To: <virtualvairs@corvair.org>
> Subject: <VV> Re: VirtualVairs digest, Vol 1 #1737 - 10 msgs
> 
> I haven't seen anyone mentioning that the wheel width should be matched to
> the tire width, because otherwise, the handling characteristics of the tires
> will be poor. The first question anyone should ask when someone is looking
> for wheels is, "What tires are you going to put on them?" I would much
> prefer to go with 14" or 15" wheels for my Corsa, but I decided what tires I
> wanted first, then started looking for 16" wheels that would work with the
> performance tires I want. (Goodyear Eagle F1 )
> Ken Franson
> 66 Monza, 65 Corsa
> Member, CORSA & Arkansas CC
> 
>> Subject: Re: <VV> Suggestions for after market wheels - more
>> From: AKG <hdflstf@earthlink.net>
> .org>, <Poppsmail@cs.com>
>> 
>> Another thing to note on the Wheel Vintiques wheels is that they can make
> any backspace you need (within reason of course).  Mine are 16x7 front 4.25"
> b/s 16x8 rear 5" b/s.  Should be at the convention this year.
> The Artful Dodger
>>>> On Feb 4, 2005, at 9:25 PM, Poppsmail@cs.com wrote:
>>>>> I am in search of after market wheels and now that I have been
>>>>> educated on backspacing and such (thanks to all who responded) I am
> looking for suggestions on after market wheels,
>>>>> My baby is a '65 Monza convertible 140.   I believe I will go with an
> 14 x 6 wheel. I prefer the look of the Crager SS but can only find 3 3/8
> backspace on a 14x6 or 4.25 on 14x7.
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