Well, I restored this 1811 3 months ago. My Grandfather purchased it new and I inherited it after he passed on. It doesn't see any yard work. As a matter of fact, I hasn't been out of the garage yet since it was completed.
The wheels are douglas puller wheels. If I remember right, they were about 6 inch backspace. The tires are 26x12x12 Carlisles. The clearance was really close between the fenders and the tires, so to be safe, I shimmed them with 3 washers per bolt to raise the rear. I only wantd to raise them enough th clear without issue. They actually cleared before I lifted the rear fenders, but the extra 1/2 inch of washers made me feel better. I also took the factory muffler off and used chrome pipe to make dual exhaust come through the grille. It is a little loud, but sounds like a cammed V-8 at idle. LOL!! I am doing my mother in laws 782 now, then my 682 is going to be redone. I want the bigger rear tires on it as well, but will stay with the factory wheels on it. Much cheaper that way!!!!! Here are more 1811 pics.
resizecub6 by
ramman16248, on Flickr
resizecub5 by
ramman16248, on Flickr
resizecub4 by
ramman16248, on Flickr
resizecub3 by
ramman16248, on Flickr
resizecub2 by
ramman16248, on Flickr
The red steering knob was kept in place for semtimental reasons. Every time I get on it, I turn in to a 12 year old kid again. LOL!!!