What size wheels do you run?
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What size wheels do you run?
My dad has a 64 Caliente and we have been discussing wheel size. Does everyone run 14s and if so what is the proper width? I'm looking to surprise him and buy him a set of Bullits or Torque Thrusts.
Re: What size wheels do you run?
POP has a 64 caliente 2drht,,,14x6 torque thrust all the way around ,,,in my opinion they (torque thrust) are the only whl for a old comet,,,,but there might be a difference in opinion's,,but that is why your at the best place to ask for an opinion..popCometDaddeo wrote:My dad has a 64 Caliente and we have been discussing wheel size. Does everyone run 14s and if so what is the proper width? I'm looking to surprise him and buy him a set of Bullits or Torque Thrusts.
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Re: What size wheels do you run?
My preference is the Torque Thrust or Torque Thrust II (what I have). 14" tires are becoming less available and with fewer selections. Better selection with 15". You can swap to 15" and monkey with the tire sizes and profiles to approximate the same diameter as your 14" tires to minimize problems with tire scrubbing. Use the links below to compare.
https://www.rimsntires.com/specspro.jsp ... ic%20wheel
https://www.tacomaworld.com/tirecalc?ti ... -215-65r15
https://www.tyresizecalculator.com/tyre ... calculator
Jim
https://www.rimsntires.com/specspro.jsp ... ic%20wheel
https://www.tacomaworld.com/tirecalc?ti ... -215-65r15
https://www.tyresizecalculator.com/tyre ... calculator
Jim
Re: What size wheels do you run?
15x7 Torq Thrust Originals (straight spoke) with 215/65-15 tires all around.
I got some tire rub with 215/70 tires.
Joe
I got some tire rub with 215/70 tires.
Joe
Re: What size wheels do you run?
14 x 5 up front, 15 x 6 on the rears.
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Re: What size wheels do you run?
what I tell about opinion ? …..and they are all good ones ...pop
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Re: What size wheels do you run?
I am posting but I really can't count, well maybe the front wheels But mine are 195/65R15 on 6" TT2s on front and 225/60R16 on 7" TT2s on the rear
See Ya,
Mike
See Ya,
Mike
Re: What size wheels do you run?
14" Steelies all the way, baby.
1964 Comet Caliente Convertible
30,000 miles on our rebuild
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Re: What size wheels do you run?
14X6 with the correct back space and 195/70s. I prefer Cragars but have really wanted to try a set of Magnum 500 road wheels.
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