N8N wrote:
> Tom wrote:
> > Yes, I want to run the same size all the way around, so they can easily
> > be rotated. I'm sorry I failed to mention this in the first posting.
> > One more question,. Will the rear axles be adversely affected by
> > larger tires? I've read the OEM axles are not all that strong, and now
> > that they're over forty years old, I don't need to put any more stress
> > on them. I don't want to go to the expense of up-grading, and yet I
> > want to drive te car as often as possible, mostly on extended road
> > trips. As usual, I appreciate all the help. Tom
>
> Personally, and this is just my opinion, I wouldn't go too nuts on the
> tire size. With the wheels mentioned in my previous post, you can run
> 205 or 215/70 without any problem. You can even fit up to a 245/60 but
> I don't know if you would really see any benefit from them unless you
> had some other performance mods as well. For ease of steering I
> wouldn't go past a 215 on a regular driver, remember that increased
> effort at the wheel also means increased stress on tie rods, reach
> rods, etc. etc. etc. I suggest a 70 series tire just because most
> "sporty" tires aren't available in a 75 series.
>
> It looks like the 15x7 torq-thrust original is only available in a 6mm
> offset which ought to work on a C-K with 215s but if you think you
> might want to go with wider tires you probably want to think about
> going with a custom offset, maybe 13mm or so, or 18-20mm if you are not
> opposed to using spacers on the front. I seriously doubt that the 6mm
> offset would work at all on a Lark.
d'oh. just looked at the catalog again and it's *negative* 6mm
offset... which you probably don't want.
nate
>
> If you are concerned about the axles breaking, peace of mind can be
> obtained from Fairborn Studebaker; the axles they sell are made by
> Moser and should be strong enough for most any Studebaker. Not dumping
> the clutch from a dead start and not speed shifting also help 
(but
> where's the fun in that?)
>
> nate
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