Hope everyone has had a Happy Holiday Season so far...
I'm to the point in my build that I need to shop for tires and wheels.
I am building a Streetbeast Speedster C (CMC-C), IRS w/ standard drums & Ball Joint with Ghia discs.
The look I want is....
Low profile, but not extreme, 17" or 18" if the price is right.
"Deep Dish" as much as possible (may require redrilling the drums & disks for a new pattern so I don't have to use adapters)
Wide in the back, slightly thinner up front.
I like the "Gunmetal" look in the center of the wheels.
From my measurements...
Rear: 245/35/17 or 245/30/18 (255's probably would go but, the wheel offset would have to be perfect)
Front: 205/40/17 or 205/35/18 (May be able to go wider but, I don't want to risk it)
I have the following questions that some of you can maybe answer or offer advice:
1. Could someone with a CMC-C or SB give me the following measurements: tire size, backspacing (w/ adapter thickness), and clearance left at the fender lip and the frame/suspension.
2. How the heck do you shop online for wheels when a 55' Porsche Speedster Replica with Fender Flares doesn't show up on their search lists? Geez!
3. What information does a vendor need? Will they let you take a wheel and tire home to try out?
4. If I'm forced to use adapters or spacers what are the best to use?
Thanks in advance!
Jerome
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