LindenBruce 27 Report post Posted March 20, 2012 You know those big wide side walls with white lettering on 15" rims are so 60's-70's classic they are hard to resist. Sooooo many of us cut our teeth on hot rods with those tires back in the day. I think they actually helped soak up some of the bumps too. But they are not that great for cornering. Hence the popularity of 17" rims on classic cars. Better cornering but may not soak up the bumps as well. It's all a matter of personal choice really. I'm going to get a set of 17"x8" front and 17"x9.5" rear number 48's for mine. Bruce Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
janike01 10 Report post Posted March 21, 2012 You know those big wide side walls with white lettering on 15" rims are so 60's-70's classic they are hard to resist. Sooooo many of us cut our teeth on hot rods with those tires back in the day. I think they actually helped soak up some of the bumps too. But they are not that great for cornering. Hence the popularity of 17" rims on classic cars. Better cornering but may not soak up the bumps as well. It's all a matter of personal choice really. I'm going to get a set of 17"x8" front and 17"x9.5" rear number 48's for mine. Bruce Done that... Personally i like those "new oldies" much more. But like you said, it's all matter of personal choice. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Boozshey 12 Report post Posted March 21, 2012 janike01 - your running 17's? What size tires? Have any more pics? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SM69Mach 68 Report post Posted March 21, 2012 Done that... Personally i like those "new oldies" much more.But like you said, it's all matter of personal choice. Sharp looking car janike!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
69gmachine 15 Report post Posted March 21, 2012 There was a time when I thought the big fat tires on a 15" rim looked cool, but of course that was when wide white belts and plaid flare legged pants were cool too. Just sayin'. Hope I don't offend anyone ;) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jimjific 23 Report post Posted March 21, 2012 Nope not offended, nothing says muscle car like a set of 15's with a nice fat sidewall. I'm not ready to join the "bling" generation. Leave that to the rice burners! Jim Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
janike01 10 Report post Posted March 21, 2012 janike01 - your running 17's? What size tires? Have any more pics? Tires was 245/40R17 and 255/40R17 (7x17 and 8x17) I sell those last weekend... Here is another picture that i can found. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
janike01 10 Report post Posted March 21, 2012 Sharp looking car janike!!! Thanks, but it's nothing like yours. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Powershift 19 Report post Posted March 21, 2012 I have to admit I like the look of fat tires on a 15" wheel, like you see on Trans Am race cars. But, when it came time to decide on wheel sizes for my car I chose to go with a modern size tire for better street handling. I opted to give up a bit of the vintage look, for better performance. janike01... great looking car!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pakrat 1,043 Report post Posted March 21, 2012 I like the best of both worlds, I don't care for the look of modern open designs in the larger size on classics, especially if they still have drums. I love the look of a 17" Billet version of the stock designs though, the newer magnum look is especially just perfect for these cars IMHO. Most peoiple know something is different but they can't put their finger on it right off the bat, makes for a subtle but modern update. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BigDuke6 17 Report post Posted March 21, 2012 when it came time to decide on wheel sizes for my car I chose to go with a modern size tire for better street handling. I opted to give up a bit of the vintage look, for better performance. janike01... great looking car!! are your wheels the Vintage Wheel Works V48s? 1 unlinihada reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JayEstes 172 Report post Posted March 24, 2012 I've got 235/60/R15s up front on 8in rims, and this (new) car (to me) has significant rubbing issues (worsened in the last 100 mi or so I've driven it). is it the 8in RIM width up front that is bad? A sagging suspension? or ?? Several folks posting don't have any issue with this size. Perhaps it is the backspace on the RIM? Seems like this should work based on the discussions above. I can't figure out why I'm having such a bad rubbing issue. Any suggestions would help... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
janike01 10 Report post Posted April 23, 2012 2012 First ride and picture Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RPM 1,190 Report post Posted April 23, 2012 janike01, that's your first car? Nicely done! Well, you picked a good one. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
miketyler 15 Report post Posted April 23, 2012 yup - makes me want to scrub my lowered G-ride mission and go with 15's. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Powershift 19 Report post Posted April 24, 2012 are your wheels the Vintage Wheel Works V48s? Yes 2012 First ride and picture Looks good! That color blue really looks nice!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
69isfine 10 Report post Posted April 8, 2013 (edited) Any thoughts on 265/60/15's mount on 15X8 magnums on the back. Anything special required for back spacing. Edited April 13, 2013 by 69isfine Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
