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June 2, 2018 4:04 pm  #1


New wheels. Max size?

Hi

After trying to use 1.5" spacers with weld 15" rims, I had to admit that my 63 Galaxie needed new wheels, the rear weld wheels were stucket after I installed SN 95 cobra gt rear brake discs
 
What I plan to buy is american racing style 17x8 with 205/50 R17 tires for the front and 18x9 with 225/55 R18 for the rear

Will these wheels fit and what speedometer gear (color) would be the best?


63 1/2 Galaxie 500 XL, 390 4b, C6   ----       1982 MB 380 SEC
1984 Ford Sierra Xr4i                        ----       1987 Ford Scorpio 2.9i Ghia
2008 Ford Mondeo                            ----        1976 Combi camp 2000
 

June 3, 2018 11:23 pm  #2


Re: New wheels. Max size?

Those tires should fit no problem. I'm running 245/45/18 front and 275/35/20 rear on my 1961 Galaxie with no issues. Make sure you have the correct offset and that you have enough clearance for the brake calipers.
Can't help you with speedometer gear, I'm not familiar with the colors.

Last edited by dan_6776 (June 3, 2018 11:28 pm)

 

June 4, 2018 7:23 am  #3


Re: New wheels. Max size?

Ok, great 

ET is 0 on all of them

https://ibb.co/i8iodT

The rims in the middle (link) are chosen for my white 63 Galaxie

Last edited by 1976kjell (June 4, 2018 7:27 am)


63 1/2 Galaxie 500 XL, 390 4b, C6   ----       1982 MB 380 SEC
1984 Ford Sierra Xr4i                        ----       1987 Ford Scorpio 2.9i Ghia
2008 Ford Mondeo                            ----        1976 Combi camp 2000
     Thread Starter
 

June 4, 2018 10:02 am  #4


Re: New wheels. Max size?

Nice...strange actually how we chose virtually the same rims! Mine are Voxx brand


http://galaxieforum.boardhost.com/viewtopic.php?id=502

 

June 4, 2018 12:06 pm  #5


Re: New wheels. Max size?

Coincidence :-)

The chrome rims was a bit more expensive also here in Scandinavia, but imo the gunmetal rims are also cool, more "sporty" than the chroms

An image link will appear here when the wheels are on 


63 1/2 Galaxie 500 XL, 390 4b, C6   ----       1982 MB 380 SEC
1984 Ford Sierra Xr4i                        ----       1987 Ford Scorpio 2.9i Ghia
2008 Ford Mondeo                            ----        1976 Combi camp 2000
     Thread Starter
 

June 4, 2018 12:53 pm  #6


Re: New wheels. Max size?

What was the overall diameter of the original tires? The 255-55R18 is 737mm, or 29" in diameter. You can use that info to calculate speedo gear requirements. There are many online tire size calculators to give you dimensions of tire sizes. Those new tires will probably be quite a bit taller than the originals, so that will impact your gear ratio as well, giving you a taller effective gear ratio. That is why your speedo will be off and your driveability may change, too.

http://www.rimsntires.com/specspro.jsp
 

 

July 3, 2018 4:51 pm  #7


Re: New wheels. Max size?

Finally summer and sun after June with new rain and temp record. Under 50 f  and a lot of rain

New wheels and tires on:

 https://photos.app.goo.gl/KR4H5xGDHVDUBavu7



Ordered bigger speedo gears, but should have been ordering smaller gears

Anyway the speedo now shows almost correct speed, so it doesnt need to be changed


63 1/2 Galaxie 500 XL, 390 4b, C6   ----       1982 MB 380 SEC
1984 Ford Sierra Xr4i                        ----       1987 Ford Scorpio 2.9i Ghia
2008 Ford Mondeo                            ----        1976 Combi camp 2000
     Thread Starter
 

July 3, 2018 8:53 pm  #8


Re: New wheels. Max size?

Looking good. Nice choice!
How do they fit? Lots of room I bet!

 

July 8, 2018 3:25 pm  #9


Re: New wheels. Max size?

Thanks

No problem at all with the rear brakes/wheels fitment. Now its enough room


63 1/2 Galaxie 500 XL, 390 4b, C6   ----       1982 MB 380 SEC
1984 Ford Sierra Xr4i                        ----       1987 Ford Scorpio 2.9i Ghia
2008 Ford Mondeo                            ----        1976 Combi camp 2000
     Thread Starter
 

July 12, 2018 8:45 am  #10


Re: New wheels. Max size?

They look great.

 

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