What defines the "outlaw" look? Anything other than stock?
I'm really just wanting to lower it a bit more. Not super drastic, just a little to make it visually more appealing to me.
IMHO - Remove hub caps, side deco moldings (waist and lower), scripts, bumpers. Add a stick on Pegasus decal and some hood bonnet straps.
In that case, no... I will not be going with the Outlaw look.
Originally Posted by Indetrucks:
A recent tire inquiry brought me back to this thread because your car is the lowest tub I've seen thus far.
Do you mind me asking what size tires you are running on your tub?
I'm at a 185/65/15 all around and it rubs a bit at full turn. That's not the problem though, the problem is I want to lower my car about 2 inches more all around and I'm sure those 185's are going to give me a problem.
Here's the car in question. What tire size you think I should go with and can I get away with just replacing the fronts? (would like to keep the 185's on the rear)
So far I've come up with the possibility of running a 145/65/15 or a 175/55/15, although the 175 might still rub.
P185/60R15 Yokohama AVID TRZ tires (http://www.mangosmoothie.ca/specs)
i really would not recommend (if you are asking) going with an odd size tire like they run on beetles/ghias (like smart car tires or skinnies). the 60 series profile is the perfect balance between low profile and period correct (and ride comfort). too much or too little sidewall and it looks funny (IMO)
as for the width - i wanted 185. 195 or higher was not possible without even more suspension modifications (and i think mine is about as modified as they come on this site (narrowed front and rear, dual air/torsion suspension)
so - here is what i think you are asking...
P185/60R15 tires
lower it down a little more front and rear (and since I'm already giving unsolicited advice) your car would look awesome with no hub caps, painted silver drum skins and a medium size red Pegasus racing decal. keep the trim and bumpers. they add a period correct vintage feel (and yours are nice)
FYI - i went with Yokohama AVID TRZ tires after research on ratings and customer reviews on tirerack.com. they are WICKED tires. i've had them on my past 3 cars. well worth the $$ (and they are not that much more $ than others)
You could go with a 135-15 or a 125-15 it will bring your front end low!
aloha, Kawika
Originally Posted by MangoSmoothie.ca:
Originally Posted by Indetrucks:
A recent tire inquiry brought me back to this thread because your car is the lowest tub I've seen thus far.
Do you mind me asking what size tires you are running on your tub?
I'm at a 185/65/15 all around and it rubs a bit at full turn. That's not the problem though, the problem is I want to lower my car about 2 inches more all around and I'm sure those 185's are going to give me a problem.
Here's the car in question. What tire size you think I should go with and can I get away with just replacing the fronts? (would like to keep the 185's on the rear)
So far I've come up with the possibility of running a 145/65/15 or a 175/55/15, although the 175 might still rub.
P185/60R15 Yokohama AVID TRZ tires (http://www.mangosmoothie.ca/specs)
i really would not recommend (if you are asking) going with an odd size tire like they run on beetles/ghias (like smart car tires or skinnies). the 60 series profile is the perfect balance between low profile and period correct (and ride comfort). too much or too little sidewall and it looks funny (IMO)
as for the width - i wanted 185. 195 or higher was not possible without even more suspension modifications (and i think mine is about as modified as they come on this site (narrowed front and rear, dual air/torsion suspension)
so - here is what i think you are asking...
P185/60R15 tires
lower it down a little more front and rear (and since I'm already giving unsolicited advice) your car would look awesome with no hub caps, painted silver drum skins and a medium size red Pegasus racing decal. keep the trim and bumpers. they add a period correct vintage feel (and yours are nice)
FYI - i went with Yokohama AVID TRZ tires after research on ratings and customer reviews on tirerack.com. they are WICKED tires. i've had them on my past 3 cars. well worth the $$ (and they are not that much more $ than others)
Thanks for the advice. Do you think the P185/60R15 tires you are recommending will still rub in the front? That's the problem I'm having now at full turn and am afraid it will get worse when I lower it if I don't go with a diff. tire size. Or are you saying the 60 series tire (being shorter) should cure the problem when/if I lower it?
I will pip off the caps and take a look at it, I see what you're saying.... a little more "sporty"
Thanks!
Christian,
If you take the hubcaps off, think about installing a set of spinners. It gives a more finished look and the illusion that you're sporting a set of Rudge wheels.
https://www.speedsterowners.com/clip/2557660011617845
Me I am partial to the baby moons,
Mike McCarthy
Originally Posted by tpnuckels:
Christian,
If you take the hubcaps off, think about installing a set of spinners. It gives a more finished look and the illusion that you're sporting a set of Rudge wheels.
https://www.speedsterowners.com/clip/2557660011617845
Oh nice!Where can I get me some of those?
They appear to be the Empi spinners? They come in 2 prong and 3 prong versions.
http://www2.cip1.com/ProductDe...uctCode=ACC-C10-6696
Originally Posted by Indetrucks:
... Do you think the P185/60R15 tires you are recommending will still rub in the front? That's the problem I'm having now at full turn and am afraid it will get worse when I lower it if I don't go with a diff. tire size. Or are you saying the 60 series tire (being shorter) should cure the problem when/if I lower it?...
No one will be able to tell you without seeing your car, so look at what part of the tire is hitting; is it the corner of the tread or down further on the sidewall? And a friend or 2 sitting on the fender to load the suspension helps.
I suggested in another thread that you get a used tire in the size you're considering (the thing doesn't have to have a lot of tread; just so long as it holds air) and fit it on the car. It won't cost much and you'll have a definitive answer. If you look around I'm sure there's a used tire dealer somewhere nearby. I still think that's your best bet....
Gotcha...
leg work = bleh
haha
Speaking of baby moons, mine get more dented every time I install them.
Does anyone know where I can get some with thicker metal?
Michael, I've found if I spray my wheel with WD40, the hubcaps pop on better without denting. This has been hard won knowledge :-)
I think part of my problem is that I coated my wheels with a pretty thick coating in hopes of preventing rust.
I have been thinking about buying at least one new hubcap anyway. One of the 4 (that I bought from someone here) doesn't have the holes in the edge to pull them off.
mango, i love the paint color on your car. so nice.
nah.......as she is...........the only thing that I'd change about you ride is to put it in my garage.