Re: [Amc-list] Tire Size

[Keith Evenson <epd@xxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Armand, it would be great if you could email me a photo or two.

Thanks

Keith Evenson




On Dec 18, 2008, at 7:30 PM, Armand Eshleman wrote:

> Keith,
>
> My 70 Javelin has 255R45-17 tires on 17 x 8 Ansen Sprint wheels on  
> the back.
> The wheel wells are not full.
>
> I have seen a 70 Javelin with 15 x 10 wheels and very wide tires on  
> it,
> can't remember what size they were.
>
> The fronts on my Javelin are 235R40-17 with 17x 7 Ansen Sprint wheels.
>
> I could have actually put the rear wheels and tires on the front  
> and went
> with wider rear wheels and tires if only
> Ansen made a wider 17 inch wheel with the correct offset.
>
> If you are careful in picking wheels and get the correct offset,  
> you can get
> a monster tire under a Javelin or AMX.
>
> I got pictures of my Javelin if you want to see the wheels and tires.
>
> Let me know
>
> Armand
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Keith Evenson" <epd@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
> To: "AMC/Rambler owners, drivers and fans." <amc-list@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
> Sent: Thursday, December 18, 2008 4:26 PM
> Subject: [Amc-list] Tire Size
>
>
>> Hey I am looking for some tire size info. I am running P215/70R14's
>> on the back of my 68 AMX they are at the point I will need to replace
>> them next year.
>> I have seen photos of some AMX's with a wider tire on the back, it
>> seems to give it a little tougher look. Does anyone know how wide of
>> a tire I can go with on the back of a stock 68 AMX and not have them
>> get too wide so they stick out of the fender.
>> Thanks
>>
>> Good Luck, Keith
>>
>> 55  "409" Chevy Gasser
>> 68  "390" AMX
>> 70  "360" Javelin
>>
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