[C2] Recommended tire & wheel size
05-30-2016, 10:23 AM
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Recommended tire & wheel size
1964 convertible, drum breaks all around.
I read most of the posts regarding the size of wheels and tires and need some advise. When I got the car it had side pipes. After removing them and installing a new exhaust during restoration I found that the muffler rubs against the rear tires. I measured the wheel and from bead to bead and it's 8" with J 70 X 15 tires (245/70 X 15 according to a cross reference chart). I assume that the wheels & tires are too wide. I want to replace them with the correct size wheel and tire. I know they should be 6" wheels, what about the tire size?
Thanks for your input.
I read most of the posts regarding the size of wheels and tires and need some advise. When I got the car it had side pipes. After removing them and installing a new exhaust during restoration I found that the muffler rubs against the rear tires. I measured the wheel and from bead to bead and it's 8" with J 70 X 15 tires (245/70 X 15 according to a cross reference chart). I assume that the wheels & tires are too wide. I want to replace them with the correct size wheel and tire. I know they should be 6" wheels, what about the tire size?
Thanks for your input.
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05-31-2016, 01:40 PM
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Melting Slicks
Read my thread...there is a lot of information that was provided.
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...eedometer.html
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...eedometer.html
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Surf454 (08-30-2016)
08-23-2016, 02:57 PM
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ANOTHER 64 tire size query
Hello,
I'm sorry to jump on this thread, and so late, but appreciate your help for my almost stock '64 roadster.
I've read a number of threads here and visited the tirerack chart. All the tires they recommend are 205/75R15.
I've read some things here about people putting 17s on their C2s.
I have a '64 with rear fender flares, stock front fenders, standard suspension and drum brakes. The existing rally wheels look absolutely tiny in the fender wells.
I have a set of Centerline wheels with old 255/60R15s on them. I like the wheels and need to replace the tires, but assume 255 is too wide and will rip out the stock front fender wells?
If they are too wide, am I able to put a narrower tire or lower profile tire on them (don't currently have access to rim size, so if that's a factor I will understand non-responses)
I'd appreciate any help, THANK YOU!
I'm sorry to jump on this thread, and so late, but appreciate your help for my almost stock '64 roadster.
I've read a number of threads here and visited the tirerack chart. All the tires they recommend are 205/75R15.
I've read some things here about people putting 17s on their C2s.
I have a '64 with rear fender flares, stock front fenders, standard suspension and drum brakes. The existing rally wheels look absolutely tiny in the fender wells.
I have a set of Centerline wheels with old 255/60R15s on them. I like the wheels and need to replace the tires, but assume 255 is too wide and will rip out the stock front fender wells?
If they are too wide, am I able to put a narrower tire or lower profile tire on them (don't currently have access to rim size, so if that's a factor I will understand non-responses)
I'd appreciate any help, THANK YOU!
08-23-2016, 03:22 PM
#6
Melting Slicks
Wish I could help....but haven't a clue on your situation.
I went with the Diamond Backs 205/75R15.
I went with the Diamond Backs 205/75R15.
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08-29-2016, 10:10 PM
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Burning Brakes
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1964 convertible, drum breaks all around.
I read most of the posts regarding the size of wheels and tires and need some advise. When I got the car it had side pipes. After removing them and installing a new exhaust during restoration I found that the muffler rubs against the rear tires. I measured the wheel and from bead to bead and it's 8" with J 70 X 15 tires (245/70 X 15 according to a cross reference chart). I assume that the wheels & tires are too wide. I want to replace them with the correct size wheel and tire. I know they should be 6" wheels, what about the tire size?
Thanks for your input.
I read most of the posts regarding the size of wheels and tires and need some advise. When I got the car it had side pipes. After removing them and installing a new exhaust during restoration I found that the muffler rubs against the rear tires. I measured the wheel and from bead to bead and it's 8" with J 70 X 15 tires (245/70 X 15 according to a cross reference chart). I assume that the wheels & tires are too wide. I want to replace them with the correct size wheel and tire. I know they should be 6" wheels, what about the tire size?
Thanks for your input.
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Surf454 (08-30-2016)
08-31-2016, 01:46 PM
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