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Old 05-15-2014, 08:33 PM
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What is the largest tire size I can put on a 66 Vette?
Vette is standard 5.5 wide KO's.
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The fender wells on C-2s are pretty small, and a 5.5" wide rim is pretty narrow. I know a couple of guys in my neighborhood (back then) who put F70/15s on their cars, which would be something like a 205-215/70/15 today. But, I seem to recall that they had to loosen up the body mount bolts, and shift the body a little on the frame, to EXACTLY center the body on the frame. YES, the clearance is THAT tight....
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Leadfoot, Thanks for your info and feedback.
I am going to try a squeeze in 235/70/15s. I'll post how they do!
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The fender wells on C-2s are pretty small, and a 5.5" wide rim is pretty narrow. I know a couple of guys in my neighborhood (back then) who put F70/15s on their cars, which would be something like a 205-215/70/15 today. But, I seem to recall that they had to loosen up the body mount bolts, and shift the body a little on the frame, to EXACTLY center the body on the frame. YES, the clearance is THAT tight....
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Originally Posted by Culley
Leadfoot, Thanks for your info and feedback.
I am going to try a squeeze in 235/70/15s. I'll post how they do!
Seriously, I don't recommend it......ESPECIALLY on a 5.5" wide rim!!!

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