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Hi to all,
Just bought some new wheels and tires for the Mach 1, and had to show them off.:shy:
Some quick Blah, Blah first. The Mach was running 8x15 Magnums up front and back with T/A Radials all 'round. 245/60 up front and 275/60 on the back. New five leaf springs were recently installed on the back with standard eye shackles. Sadly, the Magnums had surface rust on them, and had to go. My first intention was to upgrade the rims ONLY with new Magnums all 'round. That is 8x15 up front again, and 10x15 on the back.
But alas, i couldn't help myself, and i reverted back into time, back to the Seventies when i was a teenager, and the Jelly Bean or Slotted Mags were King. You know, Starsky & Hutch, and Aloha Bobby & Rose etc, etc. US Indy Mags are making and selling new Slotted Mags. I checked them out, and fell in love with them, and had to have them. I bought mine from Summit Racing, and got a good deal. However, would you believe the shipping cost to Australia was more expensive that the purchase price of the four rims. For an extra $24, i bought the lug nuts from Summit as well.
Stuff it i said, while i'm at it, i'll treat myself to some new rubber as well. I've been running Mastercraft Avengers on my '73 Convertible, and really love them. That would be my obvious choice then.
OK, so here's what i ended up with. US Indy one piece mags all 'round.
8X15 with a 4 1/2 inch backspace up front and 10x15 with a 5 inch backspace on the back. The rubber is Avengers all 'round with 245/60 x 15 up front and 295/50 x15 on the back. I 've got no rub issues with this setup, and the lighter wheels make steering and handling even better than before when i was running the heavier Magnums.
SO, these new wheels may not be everyone's cup of tea, but i myself, think they're pretty sexy, and go with the car nicely. I'm very happy with them, and i think they will bring on a lot of good street appeal as well.
See my pics below, and click on any image for full enlargement.
Many thanks,
Greg.
Just bought some new wheels and tires for the Mach 1, and had to show them off.:shy:
Some quick Blah, Blah first. The Mach was running 8x15 Magnums up front and back with T/A Radials all 'round. 245/60 up front and 275/60 on the back. New five leaf springs were recently installed on the back with standard eye shackles. Sadly, the Magnums had surface rust on them, and had to go. My first intention was to upgrade the rims ONLY with new Magnums all 'round. That is 8x15 up front again, and 10x15 on the back.
But alas, i couldn't help myself, and i reverted back into time, back to the Seventies when i was a teenager, and the Jelly Bean or Slotted Mags were King. You know, Starsky & Hutch, and Aloha Bobby & Rose etc, etc. US Indy Mags are making and selling new Slotted Mags. I checked them out, and fell in love with them, and had to have them. I bought mine from Summit Racing, and got a good deal. However, would you believe the shipping cost to Australia was more expensive that the purchase price of the four rims. For an extra $24, i bought the lug nuts from Summit as well.
Stuff it i said, while i'm at it, i'll treat myself to some new rubber as well. I've been running Mastercraft Avengers on my '73 Convertible, and really love them. That would be my obvious choice then.
OK, so here's what i ended up with. US Indy one piece mags all 'round.
8X15 with a 4 1/2 inch backspace up front and 10x15 with a 5 inch backspace on the back. The rubber is Avengers all 'round with 245/60 x 15 up front and 295/50 x15 on the back. I 've got no rub issues with this setup, and the lighter wheels make steering and handling even better than before when i was running the heavier Magnums.
SO, these new wheels may not be everyone's cup of tea, but i myself, think they're pretty sexy, and go with the car nicely. I'm very happy with them, and i think they will bring on a lot of good street appeal as well.
See my pics below, and click on any image for full enlargement.
Many thanks,
Greg.