tire size
07-18-2013, 11:30 AM
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tire size
Buying some radial redlines for my small block 69 go with 215/70 or 215 65 or what please help me decide .
07-18-2013, 11:36 AM
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P215/70R15 is the closest you'll get to the original F70-15 tires. I have them (Coopers) on my car and they fill the fender wells very nicely. Go with that size and you'll have no problems with clearances.
07-18-2013, 05:34 PM
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Hi r,
Rr is right about the 215-70 being the present day equivalent of the original F70-15 tires.
But, I like the 225-70 tire size better when choosing a radial tire. This is because the original bias-ply tire had very 'square' shoulders on it and filled the wheel opening a little better than a radial 215-70 does because the radial design tire has 'rounder' shoulders.
It's not much of a difference, but I think it's enough so that it's noticeable.
Something to consider?
Regards,
Alan
Rr is right about the 215-70 being the present day equivalent of the original F70-15 tires.
But, I like the 225-70 tire size better when choosing a radial tire. This is because the original bias-ply tire had very 'square' shoulders on it and filled the wheel opening a little better than a radial 215-70 does because the radial design tire has 'rounder' shoulders.
It's not much of a difference, but I think it's enough so that it's noticeable.
Something to consider?
Regards,
Alan
Last edited by Alan 71; 07-18-2013 at 08:47 PM.
07-18-2013, 07:41 PM
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tire size
thanks for your help on what size redlines to purchase. I will consider both sizes when I get to Carlisle next month