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    1. 09-09-2011 #1
      motochris
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      Help me select the right tire size...

      Got 20" wheels for my 59 Chevy wagon. My LAST 59 had 20x9" rear wheels with a 255/35/20 tire on them. I liked the way the tire fit the wheel. I want my fronts and rears to have a similiar look/fit on the wheel of my new ones.
      New wheels-- front-20x8.5, rear-20x10

      My initial thought was 245 in front and 275-285 in rear.... am I in the right ballpark? I'll most likely go 40 series..just for a bit more sidewall.

      In looking around.. it looks like the 255 width was 10", so 1" wider than the wheel. That would mean I'de want a tire around 9.5" wide on front and 11" wide in rear, correct?
      Main issue if finding companies that make both sizes like I want.
      I found General has a 245/40 and 275/40 combo...
      Nitto has a 245/40 and 295/35 combo...



      Any guidance appreciated.
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      If you have the room, I'd go with the 245/295 combo but if that's tight, the 245/275 will give nice sidewalls too.
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      i have a customer with a 59 wagon, and just ordered a set of wheels the other day. 18x7 and 18x10. 235/285 combo.

      Out back the 285 fits great and the 295 might get tight. and the 245's will fit on the front with a 8" wheel.
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      motochris
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      Quote Originally Posted by Bad94 View Post
      i have a customer with a 59 wagon, and just ordered a set of wheels the other day. 18x7 and 18x10. 235/285 combo.

      Out back the 285 fits great and the 295 might get tight. and the 245's will fit on the front with a 8" wheel.
      Good to know... I was leaning towards the 295's. I'll put the wheels on the rear sans tires and see how much space I have.
      Got an idea of the backspace on those 18x10's your customer has?
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      Quote Originally Posted by motochris View Post
      Good to know... I was leaning towards the 295's. I'll put the wheels on the rear sans tires and see how much space I have.
      Got an idea of the backspace on those 18x10's your customer has?
      Went with 5"
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    8. 09-13-2011 #7
      motochris
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      I'm at 5.5 backspacing on these. I'll just test fit the wheels first.
      You go 35's or 40 series on those?
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