Colo1100B
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Another tire/wheel sizing question. I did a search and found some good diagrams, and good info, but I am not confident what I have seen applies to my situation. The hornet (1967 1100b Travelall) is currently sitting on sun cracked, old, goodyear wrangler mud grip, 4ply tubeless, load range c. Sizing is shown on the tire as 7.00-15lt. So obviously the wheel is a 15", I am assuming it has a 6" width. And has a verified backspacing of 4". Bolt pattern is 5x5.5. So... With the changes in tiring sizing over the years, I am looking for a translation to current sizing. Also I am considering new wheels, mainly because it didn't come with a spare, so if I'm going to do it, May as well do it right... Right? I want to stay with a 15in rim, unless anyone has an awesome argument about why I should go to 16s. And I think id like to go with a 7" wide. Does this mean I need to look for a 5" backspace to maintain the "geometry"? And lastly obviously a concern is fitting everything under the hornet. Due to the condition of the tires, and the distance I need to drive to my tire guy, I had to pull the wheels off the truck and have to take them in without the vehicle. Does anyone know what size options I have on factory height? I could see myself adding a small lift down the road, but right now driving it is the priority. Sorry for the long post, but I wanted to include as much information as possible since I am planning on going to see him tomorrow. Attached are photos of the current setup. Thanks for everyones help and guidance through this project!!
