Posted by Mike W
on 10/30/2006, 11:31 pm, in reply to "Re: Wheels & Tires for 79 Cougar"
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This is one of the priorities when I design or build a car. The wheel and tire fitment. I realize the fronts of the cars can't take as much size as I'd thought, quess the front track is broader and closer to the front fender. As for the back I put a 255/70/15 on and they fit fine. They are 29" o.d. I used a 4.5 b.s. wheel. This still would give me room to lower the rear. I measured it because I want the biggest tire with out tubs. You can get a 10" wheel easy. I'd go with 5" b.s. Also keep in mind, do you want the tires to tuck in the wheel well or clear the outer edge? This matters, If you get the right b.s. you could put something big like a 295/45/20 or a 275/60/17 in the rear. There are alot of options. My car had 295/50/15's on it and they look rediculously small on these big cars. You need meat in the rear. I don't car for the look but 22" wheels inthe rear are possible. Thanks and sorry for the long one!
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