65 Fairlane pro-touring build

[Vic1947]

Originally Posted by SCOTI

What were you thinking for fronts (wheel tire sizes)?

I was originally leaning toward a 245/45-18 on an 8" rim. However, you've got me thinking a lower profile rear might be more suitable. Online, I see a few 11-12" wide tires in a lower profile that wouldn't end up being so tall. Filling up the mini tubs shouldn't necessarily be the goal. When the car is on the ground, the size of the wheel tub can't be discerned anyway unless you offset the wheel/tire way too much inboard.