Desert Driver 0 Posted September 18, 2020 Report Share Posted September 18, 2020 I'm thinking of going to either a 16 or 17 inch wheel, and wondering what tires would be best for road handling without a harsh ride. The original 15 inch Magnum 500s are showing their age. Current tire size is P205/75R15, and the speedometer displays accurately. A sportier stance is my objective. Any suggestions from those who have made such a change? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Avanti83 0 Posted September 18, 2020 Report Share Posted September 18, 2020 Mustang Bullitt Rims 17 X 8 https://forum.studebakerdriversclub.com/forum/your-studebaker-forum/tech-talk/110102-mustang-wheels-become-avanti-wheels Look like this on my 74 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
WayneC 0 Posted September 18, 2020 Report Share Posted September 18, 2020 I haven't made that change, but I investigated it 2 years ago for a Jaguar XJS when I was contemplating new tires and had a hard time finding decent (and reasonably-priced) 15" tires to fit. I decided that 17" was probably my best choice because desirable 16" wheels and tires were becoming difficult to find. I did not go forward with that plan, I ended up buying 15" Kumho Ecsta LX tires (rode fine but I live in CA and they would not be a good choice for use in snow country). If I had made the swap in wheel size, my intention was to use one of these tires (not sure these would be a size I'd choose for an Avanti, though, due to the wheel width): Pirelli Cinturato All Season Plus 235/50R17 96V *Bridgestone Driveguard 235/50RF17 96W BF Goodrich F-Force Comp-2 A/S 235/50ZR17 96W *Continental PureContact with ECOplus Technology 235/50R17 96W BF Goodrich G-Force Comp-2 A/S 235/50ZR17 96W I also looked at 18" wheels & tires and decided the starred (*) tires above were my choices in that 18" size Quote Link to post Share on other sites
wildfelr 0 Posted September 24, 2020 Report Share Posted September 24, 2020 RQB 3263 81 Avanti II i switched out the steel wheels 4 years ago and installed 07 to 09 Mustang 16 inch and they have worked great and look great also.... i purchase 5 and so I have a full size spare that fits in the well.....i did have to fab an 1 1/2 inch fiberglass blister cover due to the added width....of course going from a GM pattern to a Ford necessitated a machined aluminum adapter available on line....the front req a 1 1/4 in. spacer/ adapter to clear steering/suspension components due to the different wheel center set back on the Mustang rims and the rear 1"..... there are several web sites that give tire size/diameter/ circumference so you can match what you have and not effect spedo !! I dont think you can get a better looking wheel for the price anywhere ... worked for me ....BILL 386-466-6434 IN FL... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Goodin 0 Posted September 26, 2020 Report Share Posted September 26, 2020 those wheels look great on your avanti! I dont understand the need to fit to "GM bolt pattern. I thought all Avantis were the same as Ford bolt pattern. Later model with the monte carlo frame perhaps? I didn't think that happened til the mid 80's on the "blake cars" Quote Link to post Share on other sites
studegary 0 Posted September 26, 2020 Report Share Posted September 26, 2020 (edited) 23 hours ago, Goodin said: those wheels look great on your avanti! I dont understand the need to fit to "GM bolt pattern. I thought all Avantis were the same as Ford bolt pattern. Later model with the monte carlo frame perhaps? I didn't think that happened til the mid 80's on the "blake cars" 1963-1985 are on Studebaker chassis. 1987-2004 are on Chevrolet or Pontiac chassis. 2005-2007 are on Ford chassis. This as factory built. Of course, many have been modified. Edited September 27, 2020 by studegary Quote Link to post Share on other sites
wildfelr 0 Posted November 25, 2020 Report Share Posted November 25, 2020 Tire size on RQB 3263 is P205/60R16....... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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