63BlueMGB Nick B Kansas City, Mo. (96 posts) Registered: 01/16/2011 05:17PM Main British Car: 1963 MGB |
Lets Talk about Tire and Wheels?
I have got into a great debate with my brother about tires and wheels. While there is a convenience and price associated with my wheel choices, However I really want to do what looks best and I want to know what others think. I Really know this is all about preference but I also want to consider the other driving aspects of different sized tires and rims?
Okay so these are the wheels I am going to use, Which is what I like better. Here is a 15 inch rim and tire This is what the car came with wire wheels Another version of 17 inch rims and tires, this looks like to much rim to me So what are your thoughts and opinions? Anything is appreciated and all comments are welcome |
MGBV8 Carl Floyd Kingsport, TN (4513 posts) Registered: 10/23/2007 11:32PM Main British Car: 1979 MGB Buick 215 |
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IMO anything over 15" to 16" max will look like to much wheel on an MGB. What is the size of the wheels & tires in your first pic? It still looks a bit overwhelming. The biggest issue I have is that I could lay on my back and crawl all the way under that car without needing a jack. Personally, I like 'em low. My MG won't clear a dead skunk in the middle of the road. :)
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Jim Stabe Jim Stabe San Diego, Ca (829 posts) Registered: 02/28/2009 10:01AM Main British Car: 1966 MGB Roadster 350 LT1 Chevy |
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mgb260 Jim Nichols Sequim,WA (2463 posts) Registered: 02/29/2008 08:29PM Main British Car: 1973 MGB roadster 260 Ford V8 |
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Nick, Bullit wheels the best then the bottom Mustang wheels and lower the car a couple of inches.
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63BlueMGB Nick B Kansas City, Mo. (96 posts) Registered: 01/16/2011 05:17PM Main British Car: 1963 MGB |
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I like the bullit wheels myself and that is what I planned on using, However my point I was trying to make was with all the different tire and wheel choices I was putting out there all of them had the same tire ratio. So with the being said all the tires were the same size and the rims were the only thing that changed. Also the car does not have any weight in it at this point so the stance of the car is a little skewed
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63BlueMGB Nick B Kansas City, Mo. (96 posts) Registered: 01/16/2011 05:17PM Main British Car: 1963 MGB |
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"IMO anything over 15" to 16" max will look like to much wheel on an MGB. What is the size of the wheels & tires in your first pic? It still looks a bit overwhelming. The biggest issue I have is that I could lay on my back and crawl all the way under that car without needing a jack. Personally, I like 'em low. My MG won't clear a dead skunk in the middle of the road. :)"
Carl, First pic is with 245/45R17, I like them low myself and actually I can barely get underneath this cars as it sits now? I think with the engine in it and a few minor adjustments on the rear suspension it will sit lower than it appears now |
Preform Resources Dave Craddock Redford,Michigan (359 posts) Registered: 12/20/2008 05:46PM Main British Car: 72 MGB V6 3.4 |
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My wheels are 17 but they are black. I think the black makes them not look as out of place. The benefit to the 17 inch wheel is the tire choices and brake packaging. [www.britishv8.org]
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danmas Dan Masters Alcoa, Tennessee (578 posts) Registered: 10/28/2007 12:11AM Main British Car: 1974 MGBGT Ford 302 |
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MGBV8 Carl Floyd Kingsport, TN (4513 posts) Registered: 10/23/2007 11:32PM Main British Car: 1979 MGB Buick 215 |
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That's an 18" vs 15" comparison.
Here's 16" vs 17" wheels: Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 04/01/2014 12:27PM by MGBV8. |
BlownMGB-V8 Jim Blackwood 9406 Gunpowder Rd., Florence, KY 41042 (6470 posts) Registered: 10/23/2007 12:59PM Main British Car: 1971 MGB Blown,Injected,Intercooled Buick 340/AA80E/JagIRS |
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mgb4tim Tim Nagy Pittsburgh, PA - USA (44 posts) Registered: 11/22/2008 06:38PM Main British Car: 1971 MGB 5.0 EFI |
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Step back and tell me... When it comes time, do I take my hubs to the machine shop to have the lug pattern drilled to match whatever rear end I use? And, if I use the stock rear, can I get those hubs drilled for a 5-bolt pattern?
It's just something I really haven't given too much in-depth thought - yet. Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 04/02/2014 09:49AM by mgb4tim. |
MGBV8 Carl Floyd Kingsport, TN (4513 posts) Registered: 10/23/2007 11:32PM Main British Car: 1979 MGB Buick 215 |
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MGB is not very conducive to redrilling a new pattern. Not sure if there is a replacement axle that can be drilled to suit. So, time for that 8" rear. Problem is the front. There are workarounds there as well.
No quick & easy solutions that I am aware of or I would already be running lightweight Miata wheels. |
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mgb4tim Tim Nagy Pittsburgh, PA - USA (44 posts) Registered: 11/22/2008 06:38PM Main British Car: 1971 MGB 5.0 EFI |
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so, I guess this post is the one I need to read over, and over, and over... [forum.britishv8.org]
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jblanchard@hcpg.net Jeb Blanchard Collierville, TN (53 posts) Registered: 12/07/2007 01:01PM Main British Car: 1961 MGA Chevy 4.3 Vortec V-6 |
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billymgb1000 bill gaulin harrisville R.I. (74 posts) Registered: 11/30/2012 12:31AM Main British Car: 1974 MGB V8 LS1 5.3 |
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