Thank you everyone for the advice,
I've decided to go with the 15's & am in the process of ordering them from
Dale's restorations. Right now there's some figuring being done ( not by me,
LOL! ) with regards to the correct back-spacing with the Jag IRS.
The Koni's seem like the best choice available far as the shocks go, but
OUCH! They are definitely EXPENSIVE - but I'm sure their well worth it. With
ALL the work ( money ) still needed to get the car into a some-what
respectable shape, I think I'm just going to go with the KYB's I found at
Classic Sunbeam for $47 a piece. I can always opt for the better ones once
everything else is squared away - interior, body, paint, etc...
Thanks again,
Rob Smith
----- Original Message -----
From: "R Smith" <max348@comcast.net>
To: <tigers@autox.team.net>
Sent: Sunday, September 23, 2007 7:53 PM
Subject: [Tigers] wheels, tires, & suspension?
> Hello All,
>
> Sorry to beat a dead horse here - but I am planning on purchasing wheels &
> tires this week and would love to hear if anyone has some advice regarding
> this. I have pretty much decided on the Panasports ( they look so good )
> but
> can't make my mind up on size. I have ruled out the 13" & 16" sizes and
> need
> to make a decision between the 14" & 15". Are there any advantages by
> going
> with either? ( Am I correct in assuming that there may be a better
> selection
> of tires for the 15" wheels? )
>
> Suspension wise - I DEFINITELY need to replace the shocks & most likely
> the
> springs too.I would also like to install new bushings. I have no intention
> of
> doing any track time but would enjoy some what of a stiffer/street
> suspension
> for all the twisty-mountain roads where I live.If anyone has any
> recommendations on spring rates & or different type of shocks, I would
> appreciate that as well. BTW - I have a Jag IRS so leaf-springs are not an
> option for me, LOL!
>
> I understand that there are allot of variables in considering suspension
> components so if I left anything out just let me know & I'll update.
>
> Thank you,
>
> Rob Smith
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