Tire and Wheel Question

[Cooper2771]

Hi all, I am new here and have inherited my uncles 1974 Bronco. Starting to decide what we want to do for the restore. It currently has 15” rims with Cooper Weathermaster 235/75/r15 tires. I am looking to upgrade to 16” or 17” rims with BF Goodrich All Terrain TA KO2 tires. The tire guy suggested I ask if anyone had used this size and what, if any, was the offset needed. It has a 1” lift on it as well. Any info would be helpful, kind of at a loss where to start with this.

 

[knack]

Welcome!

One important question. Have the fenders been cut for more tire clearance, or are they as the Bronco left the factory?

 

[Cooper2771]

They have not been cut, we are going to be replacing them as well.

 

[knack]

They have not been cut, we are going to be replacing them as well.

I run a 32" tall tire on mine, with uncut fenders. 1" body lift + 2" suspension lift. 16" rims with 4 inch offset. You should probably go to a 17 wheel. Lots more tire choices. Someone will chime in that has your particular lift combo with some good recommendations, I'm sure.

 

[Cooper2771]

I run a 32" tall tire on mine, with uncut fenders. 1" body lift + 2" suspension lift. 16" rims with 4 inch offset. You should probably go to a 17 wheel. Lots more tire choices. Someone will chime in that has your particular lift combo with some good recommendations, I'm sure.

Thank you!!

 

[serial car restorer]

I'd go with the 32" (ish) Tacoma size, 265/70R17 with uncut fenders and would try to stick with a 7" wide wheel with 3½-4" backside. I'm running 7" with 3⅝" backside on my uncut '69.

If you are going to cut the rear fenders or replace the rear quarters with pre-flared, you can go with a wider wheel like 8", but still stay with the same 3½-4" backside.

 

[Cooper2771]

I'd go with the 32" (ish) Tacoma size, 265/70R17 with uncut fenders and would try to stick with a 7" wide wheel with 3½-4" backside. I'm running 7" with 3⅝" backside on my uncut '69.

If you are going to cut the rear fenders or replace the rear quarters with pre-flared, you can go with a wider wheel like 8", but still stay with the same 3½-4" backside.

Thank you for the info, so much to consider.

 

[DC_Gearhead]

Take a look at this thread

It's Luber time so show off your uncut Bronco

It's Luber time so show off your uncut Bronco

Now is the time to show off your uncut Bronco. Any condition,body on or off it don't matter. The bigger the project the better. Here is Tweety.

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[bmbm]

They have not been cut, we are going to be replacing them as well.

So replacing means you will cut the fenders?

 

[Cooper2771]

We can cut them if needed

 

[bmbm]

We can cut them if needed

Got it. Based on information with the right wheel offset cutting won't be required. Is the 1" lift a spring lift or body lift?
Nice story about inheriting from your uncle did he buy it new?

 

[Cooper2771]

It is a spring lift. He did not buy it new. He owned a body shop that only did restorations. He had 20 plus vehicles, some were inherited, some we sold. This was the only one I wanted. We have one left to sell which is a 6 figure 1957 Chevy Bel-Air, National DuPont award winner etc. it’s been a lot of work but people are thrilled to own his vehicles.