[DeTomaso] 17'x11' Campy clones

[Mike Thomas]

I believe Mike Dailey runs a 245/45 16 on the front of his car as the
smaller wheel allows for a taller tire.  This in my opinion is the best
visual balance front/rear with the 335/35 or similar side profile.  It also
allows you to lower the car more without that low-rider wannabe look where
the front tires are hiding under the fenders.
Mike Thomas
www.panterasnorthwest.com 

-----Original Message-----
From: detomaso-bounces at realbig.com [mailto:detomaso-bounces at realbig.com] On
Behalf Of swleslie at pol.net
Sent: Tuesday, December 26, 2006 12:53 PM
To: MikeLDrew at aol.com
Cc: detomaso at realbig.com
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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