Wheels and tires
 

:hi2:

My project 8 (55pu) just began and I already could need some help.

I am installing a Mustang II IFS and will get a Ford 9" rear axle with a four link suspension.
I have a 383 callaway competition super natural engine and will have a 4L60E.
As I want to put the power of this engine in the street without blowing my tires into rubber clouds,
I want to use quite big tires in the rear.
The tank and batterie will be moved to the rear too. I think of buying wider fendersand maybe install some wheel tubs? inside the bed. :hmm:

You could help me very much in telling me, which wheel size ( backspace ! )
you are using and what size of tires.
The truck will be lowered 4 inches through the IFSm no dropped spindles.
Any suggestions are highly appreciated !!

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55 1st or 2nd? makes a difference.

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1955 2nd series :)

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I made my own tubs out of trailer fenders I found on the net for about $12 each. Make sure you use plain steel not galvanized. These where 9" wide and will clear a 31" diameter. My tires will be 29" so that will be fine. My '57 fenders are 12" wide (inside dimension) and I made the tubs 4" wide so with 16" there should be enough room for most any tire and rim. I'm thinking 17" x 11". Haven't measured for the exact back spacing yet.

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On mine I was able to get 30 inch tall by 13.9" tread width drag radial in the fender with only a tub like bondo bobs above. I did narrow my rear to 56 in. But probably could have done the same thing will a differen t off set and a stock camaro rear or nova rear.

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As I have not ordered my rearend yet, I already thought of getting a narrowed one.
My original fenders have a width of roughly 11 inches.
So for me there two alternatives, the 3" wider fenders - but I am not sure how it
looks at the truck and it makes it wider at the rear, or to use fender tubs and
expand the tires into the bed, maybe woth a narrowed rearend.
Maybe I should get the wheels and tires first so that I can measure the width of the rearend. :but:
Thanks bondobob and dwcsr for the input. :hiya:

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Thats what I did. I got the wheels and tires I wanted on it and then measured up and got the rear narrowed to fit..

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I guess I saw a triangulated fourlink on one of your pictures.
If this is right,did you build it yourself or where did you get it ?
:c2:

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I got the basic one from Air ride. Painted bars, mounting hardware and the bags. here are some better pics

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I`ve been ordering Torq Thrust M wheels now with a black center in 10x18 and 9x18 inch. :metal:
Now I am looking for Sportsman S/R Tires in 30x12 and 28x10 for the front.
I hope it looks good. :)