Hi Pete:
Sorry, nothing to offer in the "what'll fit" department. I do like the
Torque-thrust wheels, though. When you get your ride finished, perhaps
you'll provide pictures?
Regards
David (it's not original) Sosna
PeteZedaker@aol.com wrote:
> Hi, I am new to the list so I will introduce myself. My name is Pete
> Zedaker, I have owned my Tiger for a while now. It was well loved to say the
> least (formerly an automatic and far from original) After helping build and
> drive a factory five cobra kit car I have decided on putting a t-5 with a
> 5.0 with fuel injection in it. Like I said, The car is not original so I
> don't mind cutting and welding. Anyhow, I would like to know what the largest
> wheels/tires that will fit under the rear fenderwells are. I have heard of
> people running 15x8.5 with rolled fenders.
> Fitting the wheels I want is another story. I think I can use 15x8.5
> torq thrust D's on the back (3 3/4 back spacing). I have Dana 44 axle flanges
> from an international scout that can be drilled to any five lug pattern.
> However, I question the strength of the tiger Dana 44 and the spacing of the
> wheels probably won't work out right so I might need custom axles. Anyone
> know how much torque a flanged axle Dana can withstand? ( assuming the car
> will actually hook up!) Perhaps shortening an 8.8 or 9inch ford would be a
> better choice.
> Well that's enough for now. I am looking forward to hearing everyone's
> response
> Thanks
> -Pete
|