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Old Mar 24, 2011 | 05:48 PM
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I have a 75,does anyone know how wide I can go with tires without any problems?

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Old Mar 24, 2011 | 06:05 PM
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what rims and tire size do you have now
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Old Mar 24, 2011 | 06:05 PM
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Originally Posted by shoredune
I have a 75,does anyone know how wide I can go with tires without any problems?

Thanks Walt
I just put 255/60R15 on my 75 the other day. Got them from tire rack delivered the next day for $444. Goodrich TA radials, raised white letter. They look and handle great. No rubbing at all.
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Old Mar 24, 2011 | 09:15 PM
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235/70/15 Thanks
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Old Mar 24, 2011 | 09:16 PM
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Originally Posted by trainor
I just put 255/60R15 on my 75 the other day. Got them from tire rack delivered the next day for $444. Goodrich TA radials, raised white letter. They look and handle great. No rubbing at all.
Thanks ,that's exactly what I was looking at to buy from tire rack.
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Old Mar 25, 2011 | 02:58 PM
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255's 70 will rub the frame & sometimes the fender when you turn the wheel lock to lock...BUT 255x60 wil lnot .

BUT boy I hate the 60's on the back of a C3...does not fill the fender well enough to suit my taste...lots of empty room especially if you just replaced the rear spring...and the car sits up a tad...

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