Wider front wheels

[Ken R. Nissen]

On my 72 lark I have the factory 15x7 sport wheel.in the front. The rear wheels are 15x8 from Wheel Vintiques. The rear tires fill the wheel well very full and look good from behind. I would like to do something to the front wheels to make them fill the fender opening. More to match the rear. I don't want to buy new wheels but was thinging of a spacer between the drum and the wheel. Replace the studs with longer ones to get through the spacer. I am wondering how wide could I go with a spacer and not be unsafe. I have seen some of the rice burners around here that have soo much offset to the wheel they are actually sticking out from the fenders 5-6 inches. Looks really stupid and very unsafe. Have any ideas let me know. Ken

[70gsrick]

I've seen some posts where guys are running 275/50 or 60-15's on the front and some pictures. They really fill the wheelwell, I really like the way the 245/60-15's fill the fronts up. Just a thought. :TU:

[Ken R. Nissen]

I will look into bigger tires. This would be better than spacers. What do you think the bigest tire I could on a factory 15x7" Wheel. I won't be able to respond for a few days but leave advice anywhy. Thanks. Ken

[70gsrick]

Most of the posts I've seen are safety related. The 245's and 255's seem to be ok but some guys are running 275's. I just saw this thread the other day. I'll look for it and post it here. Tire Size (http://www.v8buick.com/showthread.php?t=56298)

BTW I just noticed that you are in Lakewood :TU: I lived there from 85 to 91. On eaton street by Villa Italia(I think that's how you spell it?). We had a drive up liquor store right down the street :beer Nice in the summer and it sucks in the winter!! :TU:

[Ken R. Nissen]

I will get on the tire site and see whats happening. Villa Italia has been totaly torn down. In its place the city of Lakewood has built a town approx in the 50's area with oldtime theater, stop signs no lites. Just a huge shopping area but very well done. Of course the City wants as much $ from taxes as it can get. Several years ago I was to Chandler' AZ for drag boat races. Really a kick to see 1/4 mile times on water. Thanks for the info.Ken