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Old 05-22-2014, 09:47 AM
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have an all stock 67 cpe...wondering if any of you guys can tell me the largest size tire i can upgrade to with out suspension mods...dave
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Be safe and and smart, get 205/70/15 radials. Height is very close to stock and will nor through off your speedometer. Dennis
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Be safe and and smart, get 205/70/15 radials. Height is very close to stock and will nor through off your speedometer. Dennis
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If you want to add just a bit more tire, try the 215-65x15. I have that size on both midyears (both with KO's) and no rub or interference issues. You can swap the speedo driven gear to correct the speedometer, they are pretty cheap to buy. I'm pretty sure you'll find some others chiming in that are running larger tires.
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I am running with 215/70/15 w/o any issues for three years now on my '66.
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I am running with 215/70/15 w/o any issues for three years now on my '66.
thanks guys just ordered 215/70/15 red stripes
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Originally Posted by Vet65te
If you want to add just a bit more tire, try the 215-65x15. I have that size on both midyears (both with KO's) and no rub or interference issues. You can swap the speedo driven gear to correct the speedometer, they are pretty cheap to buy. I'm pretty sure you'll find some others chiming in that are running larger tires.
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thanks mike
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Originally Posted by Bluestripe67
Be safe and and smart, get 205/70/15 radials. Height is very close to stock and will nor through off your speedometer. Dennis
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Dave, welcome to the Corvette Forum, I see this is your first post. When you get the chance, post up some pics of your 67.
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Dave, welcome to the Corvette Forum, I see this is your first post. When you get the chance, post up some pics of your 67.
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will do - have to figure out how
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Originally Posted by davepete1
thanks guys just ordered 215/70/15 red stripes
Did you order/buy the tires from DiamondBack? If so, are you aware of or did they offer to you, the smoothy sidewall? A free option to consider.
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Originally Posted by ricks327
Did you order/buy the tires from DiamondBack? If so, are you aware of or did they offer to you, the smoothy sidewall? A free option to consider.
Rick
didn't do diamondbacks..bf goodrich silvertowns..red stripe
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Be careful with wide tires. I'm fixing a cracked fender now from wide tires. I went back to the standard size...
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Isn't 205/75/15 the correct replacement?
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Originally Posted by appaloosa 0012
Isn't 205/75/15 the correct replacement?
sure is...just want a little wider tire keeping red stripe
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Originally Posted by appaloosa 0012
Isn't 205/75/15 the correct replacement?
The original 7.75-15 is closer to a 195/78-15, if such a size still existed.
205/75 is as close as they make today
215/70 will fit on stock rims.

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Originally Posted by 66since71
The original 7.75-15 is closer to a 195/78-15, if such a size still existed.
205/75 is as close as they make today
215/70 will fit on stock rims.

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got the diamondback smoothies.205/70 R15...lokk and runs great...dave
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i meant look on las t post
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