Tires Size for Skinny Front Wheels

[Quezzmo]

I know this is a common problem but my front end is wandering pretty bad. I have a little bit of bump steer which starts the front end wandering and sometimes it’s difficult to get back on line. Until I get this fixed I will not go more than 50 mph. I think my front tires are a major contributor to the problem. I have 175/65R-15’s on 3.5” wide Fenton wheels. The footprint is wide and the wheel is narrow and I think the sidewall is flexing too much. What’s a good size tire for such a skinny wheel?

 

[Lee_in_KC]

I'm running 135R15 Firestones (from Coker) on my 3.5" wide Center Lines. Car steers like it's on rails. Here's a link...
http://www.cokertire.com/135r15-firestone-f560-blackwall-tire.html

 

[Quezzmo]

I'm running 135R15 Firestones (from Coker) on my 3.5" wide Center Lines. Car steers like it's on rails. Here's a link...
http://www.cokertire.com/135r15-firestone-f560-blackwall-tire.html

Thanks Lee, I ordered the tires you suggested. I think(hope) it'll make a big difference in the cars handling.

 

[Screaming Metal]

I'm running the same....steers great!

 

[john dioli]

145's here

 

[rbsWELDER]

Lee,

What are running on the back?

Thanks,

Mark

 

[Lee_in_KC]

Mark, right now I'm running 31x12.50x15 Hoozers. I think I still had the 18.50s on in Chattanooga. I went to the smaller wheel and tires on the rear because I had a bad tire shake at 50-55 mph that I could not cure with any kind of balancing. The 12.50s run nice and smooth.

 

[Quezzmo]

The 135R15 tires Lee suggested made a huge difference. I just got em put on. I didn't go far cuz it's a little drizzly out but it's the first time I felt in total control. I was able to drive the car rather than having to constantly react to it. Happy Happy

 

[john dioli]

Hey Lee do you have a side picture of your car with the 12.50 tires thats the size im planning using on an 11 inch wheel thanks.
john

 

[RPM]

We use the Nexen tire from McCormack Racing it is a 165/80/15

http://www.mccormackracing.com/cgi-...anderbuilt&method=exact&order_by=ID&order=123

 

[Lee_in_KC]

Here are oblique and side views with the 12.50 tires on 10" rims. I personally prefer the look of the wider 18.50s, but these ride so much better I've just left them on.

 

[Chief]

Love those headlights