Tire sizes
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Melting Slicks
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Tire sizes
I had 205/75/15 on my 67 w/ rally wheels. I'm going to whitewall Michelin Symmetrys, and they're only available in 215/70/15. Anyone running this size tire without issues? With the 205s, it looked as though there was only about 1/4" frame clearance in the front in full lock. Just curious if I'm going to run into big issues going up a size. Thanks 
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Hi. I have a friend who runs 215/70R15 on his `67. He has no problems, but they look to "beefy" compared to the originals. If 195/75R15 is availiable they are closer to the original 7.75-15.
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I'm running 215 70R15's on my 65. NO problems at all with rubbing. A little more tire on the road is a good thing for a driver.
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Melting Slicks
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From: Where everyone's grandparents come to die, FL
Thanks for all the responses guys. I was a bit worried about the rubbing, but if a few of you are running them without issues, that's all I needed to hear. I appreciate it! 
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However, the larger size may rub on the frame rear of the front tires (where the idler arm fastens), or on the front sway bar. But it will do no damage to either the frame or the tire. Check clearance to the parking brake cable in the rear. That is easily fixed with a big hose clamp to hold the cable to the trailing arm. If you have the problem, I can send a link to a picture of the fix.
