I need solid suggestions on rims and tires.

I need solid suggestions on rims and tires. I had Tire works measure my car for rims and tires and when we tried them they did not fit. The 71 comet gt has disc brakes all around. I believe the rears are 12inch and the front are 11inch. Here are the pictures of the brakes.

http://img383.imageshack.us/my.php?image=1002710ht5.jpg back breaks

http://img219.imageshack.us/my.php?image=1002711jq5.jpg front breaks

Tire works tried 17inch rims and I don't remeber the backspacing. I do know the leaf spring on the back was hitting. All I want to know is what do you guys suggest (or what will fit) for this cars application. I'm not adverse to 15 inch rims either. Thanks for your help.

james comet

 

12 inch rear and 11 inch fronts?

 

Why are your front calipers on the leading (front) side? Try LESS backspacing. Im usng 4.5"bs

 

Looks like a 65-67 Mustang 4 piston setup. I believe they were on the front like that.

 

Picture of wheels I bought today.

Picture of wheels I bought today. They are Verde Replica's very similiar to Torque Thrust in style and they are called Bullet. Size is 17x8 235's all around.

http://img215.imageshack.us/my.php?image=1002712zb0.jpg

Here are some pictures of my 64 falcon sprint with Boyd Coddington wheels.

http://img444.imageshack.us/my.php?image=1002692oz7.jpg

http://img444.imageshack.us/my.php?image=1002690dg8.jpg

http://img444.imageshack.us/my.php?image=1002693vf9.jpg

Both cars will be done definitely before the end of the month because my mechanic/restorer is retiring. Thanks for you help.

james comet

 

That falcon is baaaad!! I love the way it set's!!

 

Thank you for you kind comments.

Yes it does "set" nice. It came out even better than I thought and can't wait to drive this bad boy.

james comet

 

Very nice Falcon!

 

sweet!!!