Lifting a 66 Roadster, What Tires work Best ?

[Murph66]

Just Got a 66 U13 Stock Roadster. I'm adding a 2.5 inch lift. What Tires should I run with the stock motor and 3 speed trans. I don't want to cut anything.

Have 15x8 Rims with no power steering.

Thanks

 

[Blue Bastard]

I would guess it is a 6 cylinder. Be careful as to how big you go. That little motor already has its work cut out for it. Tall and skinny is what you need.



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[okie4570]

I would recommend going back to stock wheel size width as well, along with BB's recommendation of tall and skinny.

 

[sprdv1]

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[sprdv1]

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[BajaFresh75]

I highly recommend stock rims with 31x10.50's BFG Mud T/A's or A/S's.

 

[DirtDonk]

You've got the 8" wide wheels, but have they ever been on the Bronco yet? Reason I ask is that an 8" wide wheel is the normal maximum, but only fits with the proper backspacing. Where 4" backspacing is sort of a minimum. But even with 4" they can rub occasionally. At that point it's so close it can depend on the tire brand and model as well. Some are just a little wider profile than others.

Paul

 

[B RON CO]

Hi, my 66 runs 31-10.5 BFGs and were close with the 2 1/2 " lift when fully loaded, but it didn't tub. My rims are the original 15 x 5.5 (I don't know the backspace). I would check out 30 x 9.5 tires.
If you are using the 15 x 8" rims, what size tires are on now?
Good luck

 

[rguest3]

Stock steel wheel with 30x9.50

Wheel Vintiques 15x7 (4" BS) with 31x10.50s - The Original 66 Hub Caps work with this set-up as well.