1966 fastback

[PorscheGuy]

hey guys/gals. i currently have american racing torque thrust 2 on my car and do not like them. they are 17x8's all around. looking for a change. 1st question is what is the widest wheel for the rear without modification and do you recommend 17 or 18" wheels. i need atleast a 9 or 10" on the rear and probably an 8" up front

17 or 18 and what style?

[glassman]

Welcome.

Spend some time in Wheels Gallery in the technical section below. There are quite a few fastbacks' on there and since style is subjective, you'll get a good idea of type and fitment. Hope this helps, cheers...

[DBasher]

A 9" wheel will need to be spot on with the BS...10" I don't think will happen unless you're raising the car, and you're on the wrong forum for that. My wife's 66 has 16x8" with a 255 and its tight.

IMO 17-18" rims look horrible unless they have the correct width and sidewall of tire. An 18x10 looks great but not sure you'll get there without modifying something. Just drop it off at the shop and build it the way you want it.

[syborg tt]

I shot Mike a e-mail and I am sure he will jump on here tomorrow and help you out.

This thread may also help you

1966 Fastback track toy - for my 10 month old
https://lateral-g.net/forums/showthread.php4?t=51406

[65 347]

Couple things, having a 65-66 mustang it is a pain to fit anything in these cars. The widest tire you are going to get in the rear is a 255 on a 8 inch wheel without doing flares or mini-tubs.
On the front depending on offset the biggest I've seen is a 245 on a 8 inch wheel, but it will rub and you will not get full turning radius.
I am running a 225/45/17 on the front with roller fenders, and 245/45/17 in the rear.
It's personal taste on 17or18, 17 inch wheels look nice on these, but tires sizes are getting limited. 18 look a little big, I've seen a couple with 17 front and 18 rear that don't look bad.

Mike

[Try2paz]

I'm running 18x8's squared with 225's, I like them for clearing the brakes!

My car is for sale if you want to just buy a done package =)

[syborg tt]

Beautiful car and sorry to here your selling it.

Originally Posted by Try2paz

I'm running 18x8's squared with 225's, I like them for clearing the brakes!

My car is for sale if you want to just buy a done package =)

[67XR7]

Contact Mike Maier inc.

Mike was running I believe 18x9 or 18x10 square with a 265 quite sometime ago on old blue when it had torque thrust M wheels. with that size tire be prepared to modify the wheel lips at the very least.

after looking at it again it may have also had his small flare front fenders.
http://www.thesmokingtire.com/wp-con...88-620x465.jpg

Mike is easy to talk to and he is willing to share.

[kiwigt]

Originally Posted by syborg tt

Beautiful car and sorry to here your selling it.

Beautiful red fastback Try2paz- what brand rims are those please?

[Try2paz]

Here is another shot with the center caps on.. They are Budnik's Tungsten. I did a brushed hoop with a turbine center. I wish I had them cleared as clean up is a PIA with the brushed hoop. If I was keeping the car on the next set of tires id have them clear coated.

http://www.budnik.com/g-series-wheels/tungsten/