1970 Rally wheel question
Melting Slicks
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From: Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
In 1970, the rallys in the front and in the rear were 15x8. No 15x7
wheels were used in 1970. I believe 1968 was the last year for 15x7.
As for tire size, that seems to be personal issue. Some like the 70 series, and other like 60's.
I like 60 series for their look and stability. 245/60 seems to be the more popular size. Any larger size can cause rub issues on some.
I use 245/60.
Barry
wheels were used in 1970. I believe 1968 was the last year for 15x7.
As for tire size, that seems to be personal issue. Some like the 70 series, and other like 60's.
I like 60 series for their look and stability. 245/60 seems to be the more popular size. Any larger size can cause rub issues on some.
I use 245/60.
Barry
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Barry is correct. '68 Rally wheels were 15x7, all years after that wheels were 15x8's.
Stuff the biggest tire you can under there. Better looks *(IMHO), and more importantly, better handling and braking.
Stuff the biggest tire you can under there. Better looks *(IMHO), and more importantly, better handling and braking.
Drifting
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There has been lots of discussion on this in the past. The most common sizes are 235/60, 245/60, 255/60, and 225/70. I have had all but the 255s on cars that I have owned. IMO the 245s or 225s are the best choice based on if you want a stock (225) or wider than stock (245) look. The 235s tend to be too small in diameter to fill the wheel well and the 255s very often will be too wide and will rub. There are variations among cars based on suspension set up. Some have 235s or 255s and are pleased, but based on my experience the 225s or 245s are the safest bets. I currently have 245/60 BFG on my 70.
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There has been lots of discussion on this in the past. The most common sizes are 235/60, 245/60, 255/60, and 225/70. I have had all but the 255s on cars that I have owned. IMO the 245s or 225s are the best choice based on if you want a stock (225) or wider than stock (245) look. The 235s tend to be too small in diameter to fill the wheel well and the 255s very often will be too wide and will rub. There are variations among cars based on suspension set up. Some have 235s or 255s and are pleased, but based on my experience the 225s or 245s are the safest bets. I currently have 245/60 BFG on my 70.
235's on mine and they fill the wheel wells perfectly.
Glenn
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Drifting
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Glenn,
I agree that the 235s look great on your car. Do you have a stock suspension set up or has the car been lowered. There is a fair amount of variation between cars based on condition or upgrades to the suspension. I believe that 235/60s are about an inch less in diameter than the original stock tires. This may lead to a bigger gap between the tire and the top of the wheel well then some people would like. I had a 71 with 235/60s and I didn't like the look. I switched to 225/70s and was pleased with the change.
I agree that the 235s look great on your car. Do you have a stock suspension set up or has the car been lowered. There is a fair amount of variation between cars based on condition or upgrades to the suspension. I believe that 235/60s are about an inch less in diameter than the original stock tires. This may lead to a bigger gap between the tire and the top of the wheel well then some people would like. I had a 71 with 235/60s and I didn't like the look. I switched to 225/70s and was pleased with the change.
