Automotive design today.

[Lefty]

Besides the round headlights i don't see many similarities

That's good. It's not a T Bird wannabee. It's not a Ferrari either, nor a '55 Chevy. It's a Ranger with an egg crate grill.

 

[85_Ranger4x4]

I love the old school billet style wheels, the white lettered tires too.

The wheels on the Ford and dodge in those pics are not period correct fwiw.

 

[Lefty]

The wheels on the Ford and dodge in those pics are not period correct fwiw.

No they are not.

 

[rusty ol ranger]

The wheels on the Ford and dodge in those pics are not period correct fwiw.

I realize that but i didnt have 3 hours to spend googleing for pics for this thread

 

[Lefty]

I realize that but i didnt have 3 hours to spend googleing for pics for this thread

That's entirely alright. The I've been on The Ranger Station for only a year now. I hope I'm not offending anyone, but I dare say this is not the d'elegance at Pebble Beach. Besides, those old trucks often look better with polished aftermarket billet style wheels.

 

[rusty ol ranger]

That's entirely alright. The I've been on The Ranger Station for only a year now. I hope I'm not offending anyone, but I dare say this is not the d'elegance at Pebble Beach. Besides, those old trucks often look better with polished aftermarket billet style wheels.

Anythings better on them then those goofy 20's+ with rubber bands for tires

 

[sgtsandman]

Anythings better on them then those goofy 20's+ with rubber bands for tires

That seems to be the trend anymore. I never understood it. To each their own I guess.

 

[19Walt93]

That seems to be the trend anymore. I never understood it. To each their own I guess.

Anyone who likes those short sidewall tires shouldn't drive in New England. My son had a 17 Fusion Sport with 40 series, 19 inch tires. It handled great until he hit a pothole and bent a wheel. Short sidewalls don't soak up much impact and frost heaves(ground water freezes and causes the road to raise, for you southerners) are rough on pavement.

 

[sgtsandman]

Anyone who likes those short sidewall tires shouldn't drive in New England. My son had a 17 Fusion Sport with 40 series, 19 inch tires. It handled great until he hit a pothole and bent a wheel. Short sidewalls don't soak up much impact and frost heaves(ground water freezes and causes the road to raise, for you southerners) are rough on pavement.

That can be an issue here as well. Plus, the bigger the wheel, the more unsprung weight there is, usually. Harder on the suspension, not to mention the wheel damage issue and the harsher ride.

And I don’t think the big wheel, little tire look is appealing.

 

[85_Ranger4x4]

That can be an issue here as well. Plus, the bigger the wheel, the more unsprung weight there is, usually. Harder on the suspension, not to mention the wheel damage issue and the harsher ride.

And I don’t think the big wheel, little tire look is appealing.

Depending on design I think it comes out lighter for the overall tire/wheel diameter.

Also improves handling too.

That is why oems chasing mpgs and high speed handling are embracing it to a point.

 

[sgtsandman]

Depending on design I think it comes out lighter for the overall tire/wheel diameter.

Also improves handling too.

That is why oems chasing mpgs and high speed handling are embracing it to a point.

It depends on how the wheel is made. It can be lighter or heavier depending on that. I agree that a shorter sidewall enhances handling to a point and I can see the same with rolling resistance. There is a point where there is no more to be gained and tire and rim damage is too likely to happen.

So, I understand the point on modern cars, sort of.

Restored classics or older vehicles where the wheels and tires cost more than the vehicle? Not so much, especially since the restorers tend to go even smaller on the sidewall height.

 

[85_Ranger4x4]

It depends on how the wheel is made. It can be lighter or heavier depending on that. I agree that a shorter sidewall enhances handling to a point and I can see the same with rolling resistance. There is a point where there is no more to be gained and tire and rim damage is too likely to happen.

So, I understand the point on modern cars, sort of.

Restored classics or older vehicles where the wheels and tires cost more than the vehicle? Not so much, especially since the restorers tend to go even smaller on the sidewall height.

Hey, with today's tire/wheel prices it doesn't take much to exceed the value of the vehicle anymore.

A grand for tires is pretty easy, cheap white wagon wheels are like $80 a pop.

 

[rusty ol ranger]

Anyone who likes those short sidewall tires shouldn't drive in New England. My son had a 17 Fusion Sport with 40 series, 19 inch tires. It handled great until he hit a pothole and bent a wheel. Short sidewalls don't soak up much impact and frost heaves(ground water freezes and causes the road to raise, for you southerners) are rough on pavement.

Thats exactly why i didnt buy the first GC i looked at with 20in wheels. That and it had air suspension.

Mines got 18's and they are still a little on the low profile side for my likeing.

I prefer the 235/85r16 pizza cutters on my F250

 

[sgtsandman]

Hey, with today's tire/wheel prices it doesn't take much to exceed the value of the vehicle anymore.

A grand for tires is pretty easy, cheap white wagon wheels are like $80 a pop.

You are right on the tires! The BFGs for the 2011 were $1,500 for 5 and the winter tires for the 2019 were $1,200 for 5. Not hard to do anymore.

 

[Fast Eddie]

They don't make them like this anymore and you certainly can't mistake it for anything other than a 32 3 window

Maybe someday?

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