[DeTomaso] 17'x11' Campy clones

[Douglas Kelm]

If you're talking 16x8, I have been running 245/45 but you could also run
225/45 for a slightly smaller overall diameter and more fender clearance.

Doug

----- Original Message ----- 
From: <swleslie at pol.net>
To: <MikeLDrew at aol.com>
Cc: <detomaso at realbig.com>
Sent: Tuesday, December 26, 2006 2:53 PM
Subject: Re: [DeTomaso] 17'x11' Campy clones


> So, what tire size do you recommend for a pre-L 1972 no flares with 16"
> front wheels?  245/40/16?
>
>
>
> >
> > In a message dated 12/26/06 9:25:03, tbaranek at earthlink.net writes:
> >
> > << Will 285-40 through 335-35 fit on 17x11 Campy clones on the rear of a
> > stock bodied 73 Pantera.
> >
> >>>>Absolutely!  Your choices also include 315-35.
> >
> >>On 17x8 fronts...what are my tire options...just street driving, no
> > tracking.
> >
> >>>>Your best bet is a 245/40, or a 225/40 if you can find it.  Many tire
> >>>>
> > manufacturers sell a 245/45 which is way too tall--in fact it is taller
> > than any  of the corresponding rear tires, giving the car a decidedly
> > weird stance.
> >
> > Mike
> >
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