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kwith · 08-23-2013, 03:10 AM

Hi, im currently building a 1940 Ford Coupe street rod. Due to Regulation here i Norway it almost impossible to make mods to the frame to be able to fit wider tyres at the rear. So before i make a mistake

and order some rims that are either to small or big

im wondering if anybody has experience with what i can put on that looks cool,

and also is drivable

?
If you have pictures that will be appreciated.
Im using a mustag 2 front end 57 inch wide and also a 9 inch rear end 57 inch wide Wheel to wheel.

Kaare

Mart · 08-23-2013, 04:20 AM

I ran L78:15's on ford pickup rims, they fitted in ok. I don't think I could have used anything much bigger.

I don't know how using the 9" would effect it though.

Dave Mc · 08-23-2013, 08:40 AM

is the Lug pattern front & rear the same? I have a pair of Chrysler wire wheels which have a positive offset, they were on a 9 inch in a 34 Coupe which allow wide tires and not protrude past the fender,I will add pics today

kwith · 08-23-2013, 10:58 AM

Thanks Dave, yes its the same front and rear end. Ford pattern.

Dave Mc · 08-23-2013, 12:10 PM

Here are the 5 on 4 1/2 15 inch wheels I mentioned, notice the Rears have the positive offset,so more of the wheel sets inside the Fender, allowing to have wider tires .the 34 they were on had an uncut 9 inch and the offset was necessary to keep the tires tucked under the fenders

Lanny · 08-23-2013, 12:28 PM

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hey Dave, below is a small write-up describing offset. Hope this clarifies it.

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The offset of a wheel is the distance from its hub mounting surface to the centerline of the wheel. The offset can be one of three types (measured in millimeters).
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Zero Offset

The hub mounting surface is even with the centerline of the wheel.
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Positive

The hub mounting surface is toward the front or wheel side of the wheel. Positive offset wheels are generally found on front wheel drive cars and newer rear drive cars.
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Negative

The hub mounting surface is toward the back or brake side of the wheels centerline. "Deep dish" wheels are typically a negative offset.

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Dave Mc · 08-23-2013, 02:06 PM

Thanks LANNY I corrected it ( see above )

08-23-2013, 03:10 AM	#1
kwith Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Tromsoe Posts: 2	1940 Ford Coupe wheels and rims Hi, im currently building a 1940 Ford Coupe street rod. Due to Regulation here i Norway it almost impossible to make mods to the frame to be able to fit wider tyres at the rear. So before i make a mistake and order some rims that are either to small or big im wondering if anybody has experience with what i can put on that looks cool, and also is drivable? If you have pictures that will be appreciated. Im using a mustag 2 front end 57 inch wide and also a 9 inch rear end 57 inch wide Wheel to wheel. Kaare

08-23-2013, 04:20 AM	#2
Mart Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Solihull, England. Posts: 9,240	Re: 1940 Ford Coupe wheels and rims I ran L78:15's on ford pickup rims, they fitted in ok. I don't think I could have used anything much bigger. I don't know how using the 9" would effect it though.

08-23-2013, 08:40 AM	#3
Dave Mc Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Indian Hills,Nevada Posts: 360	Re: 1940 Ford Coupe wheels and rims is the Lug pattern front & rear the same? I have a pair of Chrysler wire wheels which have a positive offset, they were on a 9 inch in a 34 Coupe which allow wide tires and not protrude past the fender,I will add pics today __________________ Any man who thinks he can be happy and prosperous by letting the Government take care of him, better take a closer look at the American Indian!" - Henry Ford Last edited by Dave Mc; 08-23-2013 at 02:03 PM.

08-23-2013, 10:58 AM	#4
kwith Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Tromsoe Posts: 2	Re: 1940 Ford Coupe wheels and rims Thanks Dave, yes its the same front and rear end. Ford pattern.

08-23-2013, 12:28 PM	#6
Lanny Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Montevideo, MN. Posts: 2,570	Re: 1940 Ford Coupe wheels and rims Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) hey Dave, below is a small write-up describing offset. Hope this clarifies it. ================================================== ========== The offset of a wheel is the distance from its hub mounting surface to the centerline of the wheel. The offset can be one of three types (measured in millimeters). --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Zero Offset The hub mounting surface is even with the centerline of the wheel. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Positive The hub mounting surface is toward the front or wheel side of the wheel. Positive offset wheels are generally found on front wheel drive cars and newer rear drive cars. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Negative The hub mounting surface is toward the back or brake side of the wheels centerline. "Deep dish" wheels are typically a negative offset. . __________________ If mama ain't happy, ain't nobody happy. But if daddy ain't happy...RUN What I GOT DONE TODAY... I got the rear-end put in the recliner, and now I'm going to rest up & watch TV.

08-23-2013, 02:06 PM	#7
Dave Mc Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Indian Hills,Nevada Posts: 360	Re: 1940 Ford Coupe wheels and rims Thanks LANNY I corrected it ( see above ) __________________ Any man who thinks he can be happy and prosperous by letting the Government take care of him, better take a closer look at the American Indian!" - Henry Ford