Bigger Wheels for my 73 Mach
#1
Bigger Wheels for my 73 Mach
Hi,
I'm trying to improve the handling on my 73 Mach, 351 Cleveland 4V.
I currently have the factory aluminum mags (14" 78 series). They're nice but I want it to handle better.
What I want to do is increase the wheel diameter to a 15" or 16" rims and go with a lower series, say 50 or 60 and keep the tire height I currently have.
Has anyone done this? If so, do you have a link on where I can find some nice rims that will fit this car?
When I ask at local tire shops, they have a stare much like a deer in headlights!
Thanks!
I'm trying to improve the handling on my 73 Mach, 351 Cleveland 4V.
I currently have the factory aluminum mags (14" 78 series). They're nice but I want it to handle better.
What I want to do is increase the wheel diameter to a 15" or 16" rims and go with a lower series, say 50 or 60 and keep the tire height I currently have.
Has anyone done this? If so, do you have a link on where I can find some nice rims that will fit this car?
When I ask at local tire shops, they have a stare much like a deer in headlights!
Thanks!
#3
RE: Bigger Wheels for my 73 Mach
Better handling is what I'm looking for. I want to keep the same overall tire height that I have now on my 14" 78 series setup. I don't want to get into spring changes. (limited budget).
I'm looking for anyone that knows how big a wheel I can go to and still keep the orig tire height.
I'm looking for anyone that knows how big a wheel I can go to and still keep the orig tire height.
#6
RE: Bigger Wheels for my 73 Mach
I'm running 225/78/14 radials on it now.
I may go a bit wider at least in the back.
Thanks, I really appreciate the help!
I really love the car but wish it handled better!
I may go a bit wider at least in the back.
Thanks, I really appreciate the help!
I really love the car but wish it handled better!
#7
RE: Bigger Wheels for my 73 Mach
with a 17 inch wheel you can use a 245/55/17 in front and a 275/50/17 out back.fo a 16 inch wheel you can run a 245/60/16 in front and a 275/55/16 in back. if you used these tire sizes you wouldnot have to recalibrate your speedo.
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