Tire question

[Jerebus67]

Just purchased some Budnik Famosa's for my 67 convertible. I ordered 17x8 for the front and 17x11 for the rear.
What tires should I go with. Do people go with a little taller tire in the rear? Clueless what to go with on the front and back so any feedback is greatly appreciated. Want to go with a 315 in the rear. Anyone have any pics with the same setup?

[sinned]

You are very limited to the rear. The smallest tire that should ever go on a 11" wide wheel is a 285/40, then there is 295/40 (race version only) and the almighty 315/35. Whichever tire you choose for the rear will help to determine the tire for the front. With an 8" front wheel (too big a split in my opinion) you should be running a 255/40 or so to match the 285/40 and maybe even a 265/40 (if it will clear) if you go with a 315.

[907rs]

Jeremy, you can see Tony Rose' car here (http://tony.jbworks.com/) . He's running 17's with what I believe is a 315/245 combo.

Maybe he'll chime in and give some details.

[Jerebus67]

Well DSE told me to go with the 17x11 and 17x8 with their Minitub kit.
Is there other info on Tony's car. Rims are on their way and would like to order the tires pretty soon. Thanks for all the help!

[907rs]

Jeremy, I just dropped him an email, so he should answer soon.

[Jerebus67]

Cool thanks

Looks like most guys on the site are doing the 245/40's on the front and
something like a 315/35's on the back?

I guess my question is will a 315 fit on my 17x11 with 7 backspacing with no problems?

Anyone with tire manufacturer preferences please let me know. This is going to be a fun cruiser for me and not to too heavy on performance. Put a ZZ4 in it. Going for looks mainly.

[awr68]

Ok, you guys found me!! :)

I have 17x8 w/ 5" bs and 17x10 w/ 5" bs (narrowed rearend) and use a 245/45 and 315/35 tire, with this combo both side walls are the same at 4"...something I had to have!! This is the widest tire you can run on the front with a stock subframe and not have the tires rub the frame at full lock. Also, the 315 is the widest tire that comfortably fits under a '67-'68 camaro (without rolling the fender lip)...in my mind 335s only clear the wider fenders on the '69...but hey that's just my opinion, but it is based on the thought that if a tire EVER rubs, it actually doesn't fit...again, just the way I see it. :)

What back spacing did you order? Can you do the full DSE Deep Tub with a convertable and keep the top mech.? I'f it makes any difference I cleared my 315s with just a 2.5" tub not the ever so common 3" tub.

Here is Joe Sears' car (http://www.pro-touring.com/featured_cars/Camaro/1967_Camaro/Joe_Sears-67-Camaro/joe_sears_67_camaro.htm) he has a 255 up front but basically the same setup as what I have.

Hey sweet wheels by the way, I love the Famosas, I actually almost got the Fontanas but then found a great price on my Pentias...so that's what I went with...you'll love the Budniks they are great quality!!

[awr68]

Yes the 315 will love being mounted on the 11" wheel and the 7" bs should be perfect for a stock width axle. Get the 245/45 not the 245/40, the 40 series tire is too short...the guys that run the 245/40 have a 18" wheel.

[Jerebus67]

Awesome info thanks.

I did the 3" minitub from DSE. I ordered the 17x 8 with 4 7/8 and 17x11 with 7 Famosa. Was deciding between the famosa and fontana but my dad talked me into the covered lug cap. So you are saying to go with a 245/45 in the front and 315/? in the back? What height do you suggest? Any suggestions on tire brand? I am a rookie at this!

My top is manual so it wasnt a problem.

[907rs]

Awesome info thanks.

I did the 3" minitub from DSE. I ordered the 17x 8 with 4 7/8 and 17x11 with 7 Famosa. Was deciding between the famosa and fontana but my dad talked me into the covered lug cap. So you are saying to go with a 245/45 in the front and 315/? in the back? What height do you suggest? Any suggestions on tire brand? I am a rookie at this!

My top is manual so it wasnt a problem.

I'd go with the 315/35 in the rear. It'll give you a nice, stiff sidewall for better handling.

I went with the Michelin pilot sport. A well rounded tire with good performance characteristics.

Good luck. :)

[awr68]

I'd go with the 315/35 in the rear.

Yep that's what I went with it's a perfect match for the 245/45 in the front. BTW they are a 25.7 tall tire.

Check out Tire Rack (http://eshop.msn.com/eshopframe.aspx?merchId=2565&catId=0&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww%2Etirerack%2Ecom%2Faffiliates%2 Ejsp%3FaffiliateID%3DAS1%26url%3D%2Findex%2Ejsp) for great prices and reviews...just do a search for 'tire size', I would start with the 315/35/17 that way you know for sure they make that size too. As far as what tire you should get, that really depends on your budget and needs....BTW they do make the Michelin Pilot Sports in a 315/35/17 Tire Rack just doesn't list them...just like they don't list my Sumitomo 245/45/17s any more, but they are still available....

[Jerebus67]

Michelin didnt have the 17 inch 315 so I went with the BF goodrich YR tire.
315 / 35 and 245/45. Thanks for all the info I appeciate it!

[Jerebus67]

Thanks for all the info. Finally got my pics online so far

[awr68]

I think you will be very happy with those tires!!

Hey your car looks great by the way...so that's what they look like with paint on them!! :)

[907rs]

Looking good Jeremy. You should have that thing on the road in no time flat at the rate you're going.

Is that the Millermatic 210, or 251 I see in one of those pics?

[Jerebus67]

It is a buddies that we are borrowing. Not sure on the model #.
Two more weekends and it will be on the road I hope! Should have the motor fired up this weekend. So pumped!