Suggestions & Direction on tires

[Ratty 46]

I've finally moved a bit forward on my ratty 46 pro-touring ride.

As much as I wanted to run some huge steamroller tires I resisted the temtation & didn't really want to tub or even mini tub my cpe. With that said I've limited my tire size options ........plus the cost was a bit out of reach at this time.



I'm running a SBC with intercooled turbo with 5 spd. trans into a FAB9 with 4:11 gears. A decent performance tire will be needed.

I looked at many wheels & finally decided to purchase these:



a factory set of pantera wheels - 7 X 15 fronts & 8 X 15 rears.

Now my delema - what tire to run?? I'd like the best performance tire that is availible. I'd also like a taller tire in the rear than the fronts. Last but not least I'd like as least amount of sidewall as posible.

Any suggestions??? Who to get them from??

Ratty 46

[Ratty 46]

So ......... with all the wheel tire people here - no suggestions/directions??

15" aren't kewl enough .......?

How bout some help....

Ratty 46

[Tom Welch]

check places like Tire Rack and Discount Tires Direct. shop the 15 inch sizes, obviously. I believe that some good performance rubber from Kumho or Hankook maybe Nitto will fit the bill. for 15x7 i think that something like a 245/50/15 would work. The 15x8 try something like a 275/50/15 or similar sizes. That said the 15" diameter will limit you in choices of performance rubber. I would recommend 17" wheels for a world of options.

[Ratty 46]

Thanks Tom - I'll check them out.

Ratty 46

[JRouche]

So ......... with all the wheel tire people here - no suggestions/directions??

15" aren't kewl enough .......?

How bout some help....

Ratty 46

Not even!! 15 inch wheels are very nice, and specially those wheels, Ive always loved the look of those wheels. I just didnt pipe in cause I didnt have a recommendation. But I do like the wheels and size. YUP JR

[Ratty 46]

Thanks JR.

I dig them too - that's why I ended up with them. I figure most people won't really know what they are either. Plus they are super lightweight.

I'll have them skinned up soon & ready for mock up.

Ratty 46