Wheel and Tire Recommendations - '33 Hot Rod

Note: These values represent wheels and tires used by Factory Five on the ’33 Hot Rod and do not imply any limits on max / min diameters, widths, backspacing, etc. Anyone referencing this information can be confident that using a wheel of the size listed below will work, but that other sizes may also fit.
Information is separated into groups of wheels/tires used on Hot Rods without fenders and those with fenders, and it is also important to note that this information is based on using a standard width (59.25”) Ford 8.8” solid axle.

Hot Rods Without Fenders:

Torq-Thurst M wheels
Rear: 20X10 295/30-20, 6.88” backspace / 35mm offset
Front: 17X8 245/40-17, 5.33” backspace / 30mm offset
Notes: Purchased from Tire Rack. Rears used with 1” spacer for body clearance (brake clearance was not an issue). Wheels were only available in 6.88” backspace.

Billet Specialties Apex-G wheels
Front: 18X9 255/35-18, 5.5” backspace
Rear: 20X12 335/30-20, 5.75” backspace
Notes: Purchased from Billet Specialties, ordered with Mustang Cobra brake clearance


IForged Seneka wheels
Front: 18X9.5 275/35-18, 6” backspace
Rear: 19X11 305/30-19, 6” backspace
Notes: Nickel Silver center finish with polished lip. 255 width would be more ideal than the 275 used.

Hot Rods With Fenders:

The following wheel and Tire recommendations will allow the wheels and tires to fit under the optional Fenders:

Front maximum wheel width and Backspacing: 9.00” with 5.50” Backspace
Front maximum tire width: 255mm
Rear maximum wheel width and Backspacing: 11.00” with 6.00” Backspace
Rear maximum tire width: 315mm
Front / Rear maximum tire diameter: 25.7”