New wheel and tire recommendation

[9snickers]

I am looking to replace teh factory wheels and tires with radial tires, does anyone have a reccomendation on a steel wheel that will accept the original hubcap and new radial tire?

[studegary]

There are Ford wheels/rims that fit, like from older Crown Victorias and some Rangers.  You do need to use the larger Ford lug nuts.  

[iamrgh]

Dave T sells Ford rims already powder coated in the correct white.  I bought a set and am pleased (Yes, did get the bigger lugnuts)

[ChrisM]

Not familiar with Dave T, more info?

 

[silverstude]

 

Dave Thibeault

 

http://www.studebaker-info.org/rjvs.html#tbow

 

[ChrisM]

Thanks, silverstude.

[Paul K.]

RE: Tires, I have been running Hankooks and their H724 Optimo radial but I heard the H724 will be discontinued soon. Because of that rumor, I just installed a set of their new H737 Kinergy PT on another car (non Avanti) Very happy with them. 

[MARK]

Dave Thibeault is the way to go with inquiries. I have purchased two sets for my 64R2 Avanti and my 63GTHawk. They arrive from California; shipping is expensive, in very nice shape though the first set had thumb prints inside on the powder coating where the wheel is mounted