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by Martinbrown
Mon Apr 28, 2008 8:32 am
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: HELP please! 5 1/2" wheels for rear. What size tyres?
Replies: 15
Views: 2760

Right with it now. They are 5 1/2" by 14"! Sorry I got muddled. The wheels are the right PCD, I confirmed with the supplier.

Martin
by Martinbrown
Sun Apr 27, 2008 4:27 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: HELP please! 5 1/2" wheels for rear. What size tyres?
Replies: 15
Views: 2760

The car is back now and has 155/14/80 on the front. Does that change anyones view? Sorry I did not have this info before.
Martin
by Martinbrown
Sat Apr 26, 2008 1:17 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: HELP please! 5 1/2" wheels for rear. What size tyres?
Replies: 15
Views: 2760

same as std so I guess at 13"? They are at the tyre shop so I will check.
by Martinbrown
Sat Apr 26, 2008 12:45 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: HELP please! 5 1/2" wheels for rear. What size tyres?
Replies: 15
Views: 2760

HELP please! 5 1/2" wheels for rear. What size tyres?

Hi all have a bog std restored 1960 convertible. Used most days. I have bought 2 larger wheels for the rear. I could go quite mad on the tyres but wondered what the issues would be? What is the max size without modification? Are there any real handling issues? Don't want to look too street rod, just...
by Martinbrown
Mon Jan 03, 2005 10:59 pm
Forum: Electrical
Topic: Driving lamps
Replies: 53
Views: 13541

Driving lamps

I am looking for these for my 1960 Conv. Any direction or comments most appreciated. Original (or brighter, I am not sure) the better.
Martin