Question please on tires
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Question please on tires
Ok, maybe this is a dumb question, but will 255 60 15 tires fit on 15x7 AG 1968 rims? And Will these same tires fit on a 15x8 AZ rims? I suppose the tire just expands to fill out the extra inch?
thanks!
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It would be more happy on a 9" rim...
But I have seen people squeeze some pretty wide tires onto 8" rims, doesn't mean it's safe...
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Ok and much thanks!
Ok and much thanks for the responses!
I know lots of folks put the 255 60 15's on the 15x8 AZ rim and I like the way the 255 60 15's look. I have that on my 76.
I also have a 68 that I would like to put the 255 60 15's on the 15x7 AG rims which sounds like that should work too for a Sunday afternoon cruiser anyway. Maybe another 1/2" of rubber out on each side? But sounds like I could do worse per Doorgunner, LOL's!
Would a 225/70R15 fit better on a 15x7 AG rim?
I know lots of folks put the 255 60 15's on the 15x8 AZ rim and I like the way the 255 60 15's look. I have that on my 76.
I also have a 68 that I would like to put the 255 60 15's on the 15x7 AG rims which sounds like that should work too for a Sunday afternoon cruiser anyway. Maybe another 1/2" of rubber out on each side? But sounds like I could do worse per Doorgunner, LOL's!
Would a 225/70R15 fit better on a 15x7 AG rim?
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Ok and much thanks for the responses!
I know lots of folks put the 255 60 15's on the 15x8 AZ rim and I like the way the 255 60 15's look. I have that on my 76.
I also have a 68 that I would like to put the 255 60 15's on the 15x7 AG rims which sounds like that should work too for a Sunday afternoon cruiser anyway. Maybe another 1/2" of rubber out on each side? But sounds like I could do worse per Doorgunner, LOL's!
Would a 225/70R15 fit better on a 15x7 AG rim?
I know lots of folks put the 255 60 15's on the 15x8 AZ rim and I like the way the 255 60 15's look. I have that on my 76.
I also have a 68 that I would like to put the 255 60 15's on the 15x7 AG rims which sounds like that should work too for a Sunday afternoon cruiser anyway. Maybe another 1/2" of rubber out on each side? But sounds like I could do worse per Doorgunner, LOL's!
Would a 225/70R15 fit better on a 15x7 AG rim?
2 9er 5s...................................
(Ignore the A.D.D. mess on the floor).................................. ......
As you can see, the camber needs a LARGE adjustment when wider tires are installed........
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Hi 20,
225 tires are one size wider than the original (215) tire that was std on the 7" wheel in 68 and the 8" wheel each year after that.
The 225 can be mounted on a 7" wheel but fits the 8" wheel well.
Many people who are looking for a slightly wider tire than the original F-70 (215) use the 225 without problems.
Regards,
Alan
225 tires are one size wider than the original (215) tire that was std on the 7" wheel in 68 and the 8" wheel each year after that.
The 225 can be mounted on a 7" wheel but fits the 8" wheel well.
Many people who are looking for a slightly wider tire than the original F-70 (215) use the 225 without problems.
Regards,
Alan
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Hi ATL,
Those wheels are black powder coated rally wheels.
Without the trim rings and caps they look pretty different.
Regards,
Alan
Those wheels are black powder coated rally wheels.
Without the trim rings and caps they look pretty different.
Regards,
Alan
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Ah ok, thanks. The previous owner installed some cheap chrome steelies on my C3 which aren't bad, but I don't like that I need to run a ring type spacer in the rear. I've been thinking about searching for some basic cheap black steelies to run street tires on. I like the way yours turned out with the solid black wheels and the raised white letters.
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