Yet another tire question
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Burning Brakes
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From: Thomasville, home of the Big Chair NC
Yet another tire question
What size 15" tire will work on my 72 without rubbing or sticking out beyond the wheel lip?
I am thinking 255/6015 anything larger?
I am running stock rallye wheels.
I am thinking 255/6015 anything larger?
I am running stock rallye wheels.
Melting Slicks
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From: Folsom Ca
Originally Posted by halfmoontrail
I've got a killer stance, with 275/60/15 rears and 235/60/15 fronts, on stock ralleys.
Steve
Steve
Right now I have 255/60/15 all the way around..with minor rubbing in the front only in parking/tight turns..
Last edited by ETM; Nov 6, 2006 at 05:13 PM.
Instructor
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From: Independence MO
Tire size
Originally Posted by Maco Shark
What size 15" tire will work on my 72 without rubbing or sticking out beyond the wheel lip?
I am thinking 255/6015 anything larger?
I am running stock rallye wheels.
I am thinking 255/6015 anything larger?
I am running stock rallye wheels.
http://www.1010tires.com/TireSizeCal...?action=submit
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Burning Brakes
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From: San Antonio Texas
Originally Posted by Lon Wayne
Not to change the subject but does anyone Run the tire pressure shown on the drivers door? Mine Calls for 26 Lbs Maybe in 75 the tire was diff ??? Radial /Bias Ply
too soft for my taste. 1 run 32 psi all around. dunlop GT's (rated for 38 psi max).
Pro
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From: Kernersville North Carolina
Originally Posted by greyghost79
Confucius say, man who run in back of car get exhausted!
haha, lame i know!
anyhow, what is the equivalent in today's tire to the original 15x7 and 15x8?
thanks
Drifting
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From: Melrose Florida
Originally Posted by bwellisley
Confucious say, man who drive with top down get blown!
haha, lame i know!
anyhow, what is the equivalent in today's tire to the original 15x7 and 15x8?
thanks
haha, lame i know!
anyhow, what is the equivalent in today's tire to the original 15x7 and 15x8?
thanks
Steve
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From: Kernersville North Carolina
thanks
i have a 68, of which the car was at the end of the MY and has numerous parts for a 69. the wheels on it are 15x8, but appear to have some rub history in the wheel wells, figured i might get 15x7. these tires even look big...
do general tire shops have the ability to get a standard rally wheel in these sizes? or are these custom ordered? if so, where is good?
thanks for the info
i have a 68, of which the car was at the end of the MY and has numerous parts for a 69. the wheels on it are 15x8, but appear to have some rub history in the wheel wells, figured i might get 15x7. these tires even look big...
do general tire shops have the ability to get a standard rally wheel in these sizes? or are these custom ordered? if so, where is good?
thanks for the info
Burning Brakes
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From: Santee CA
Stock Ralley wheels...
Are those the ones with those cone shaped hubcaps that go in the center?
I ask only because I didn't realize you could run a wider tire than 215's on them...I might have to reconsider them a little bit, then.
Are those the ones with those cone shaped hubcaps that go in the center?
I ask only because I didn't realize you could run a wider tire than 215's on them...I might have to reconsider them a little bit, then.
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Burning Brakes
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From: Thomasville, home of the Big Chair NC
Originally Posted by Sprzout
Stock Ralley wheels...
Are those the ones with those cone shaped hubcaps that go in the center?
I ask only because I didn't realize you could run a wider tire than 215's on them...I might have to reconsider them a little bit, then.
Are those the ones with those cone shaped hubcaps that go in the center?
I ask only because I didn't realize you could run a wider tire than 215's on them...I might have to reconsider them a little bit, then.
I know later C3s like 79, you can run those with no problem at all.
Safety Car
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From: Jersey Shore Exit 98
Originally Posted by Maco Shark
They are stock rallyes. 15 X 8. 255/60 will go on 8 inch wheels easily, I was concerned about rubbing in the front on a 72.
I know later C3s like 79, you can run those with no problem at all.
I know later C3s like 79, you can run those with no problem at all.
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Burning Brakes
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From: Thomasville, home of the Big Chair NC
Originally Posted by Jims79
Not true Shark, I had to put 245/60's on the front of my 79 w/255/60's on the rear. Looking at the car you can't tell right off the tires are different size.........A friend said to try 235/60 on the front but they looked too small. You can alway put the 225/70's on all four not a bad look & you don't have to lower the car to fill the wheel well.
The front fender lip on a 79 with factory spoilers has been removed from the factory.
If the car didnt have aluminum wheels and spoilers the front of the lip went down almost all the way.
check it out.