Very specific tire questions

[lexatola]

I have a 1970E - the car has a front oil cooler with SC era lines running through the rear wheel well. I'm looking to pick up a set of deep 6s for the front and 7R weld ups for the rear. I'd like to maintain a good vintage look, but also get that slightly more muscular staggered stance. The question is what are the right combination of wheel sizes and spacers to achieve this. Again I'm wanting to strike a balance here not just max out the amount of rubber on the road. I currently have 205/60 on all corners with flat 6s and the look is not bad, but it is a little ballooned. If I could achieve something that is both slightly staggered and more "original" looking than 205/60 all around that would be ideal! Is it possible?

Also bonus points for wheel combinations available in "V" speed ratings and that are available in the US and during this decade....


196/65 & 205/60 ??

195/65 & 215/60 ??

Love to hear thoughts on this - and yes I know that there have been many posts regarding wheels/tires. I think I've narrowed the discussion down to something that I have not found answers to. If I missed good posts addressing this specifically - my apologies.

Let the games begin!

Best,

Alex

[andyjboy]

Maybe not the answer you're looking for as the smaller size is HR-rated but my choice would be:

185/70 (F) & 216/60 (R) Avon CR6ZZ

If you can't find them easily in the US, Harvey W has a special deal with Longstone Tyres here in the UK & can get them within a week.

[Harvey Weidman]

We have put on 185/65 with 206/60 and the tire bulge is the same.
Also on LWBs we have put on 195/65 and 215/60 to get similar bulge.
I would use no larger than 15mm on the rear and 17mm on the front for spacers.
You may have to rotate your cooler line and sometimes dimple the inner fender where the line rests to get the clearance.
Andy is right about the cool looking vintage Avons. Just depends on the look that you want.
my .02
H

[jeff eelkema]

Harvey, I know it isn't ideal, but have you tried a 215/60 on a deep 6? In particular the Avon?

It seems a way to get the staggered look without going to 7Rs. Pics would be good, if you have some, to show how the sidewall ends up.

cheers

[Harvey Weidman]

Jeff,
No I haven't tried a 215/60 on a 6. They are the look the best on a 8 and a little pinched on a 7. I would imagine a 6 would be a little tight.
H

[Chuck Miller]

No I haven't tried a 215/60 on a 6.

I had them on a '71E I had briefly...
They were mounted on the rear on deep 6's....
Although I never drove the car, it rolled easy, and were the last tires mounted...

[lexatola]

Thanks for the responses so far - its helpful! Does anyone have nice pictures of 195/65 of deep sixes up front and 215/60 on 7Rs in the rear? I'd love to see what that looks like from the side and from the rear.

Thanks again,

Best,

Alex