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Old Jan 18, 2017 | 06:12 PM
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1968 Convertible - I want a wider tire for the back. Will a 255/60/15 fit - if not what is the widest I can go
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255/60/15's on my 69' 427/400......fit perfect.....right side front rubbed at full lock on the frame just a little....

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Originally Posted by Glengoro
1968 Convertible - I want a wider tire for the back. Will a 255/60/15 fit - if not what is the widest I can go
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If your 68 still has it's original rims, then they are 15"x7". The 255/60's can be mounted on the 7" wide rim, but the wider 69 up 15"x8" rally would be my personal preference to use with the 255/60's.
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My 74 has 255/60-15's on the front and 275/60-15's on the back.
The back is wider and a little taller but that's the way I like it.




Baby has a new pair of shoes. Cooper Cobra's Front:255/60R15 and 275/60R15's on the back
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Originally Posted by 74Ken
My 74 has 255/60-15's on the front and 275/60-15's on the back.
The back is wider and a little taller but that's the way I like it.




Baby has a new pair of shoes. Cooper Cobra's Front:255/60R15 and 275/60R15's on the back
You like the Coopers better than Goodrocks? I was thinking of trying them.
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I have no problem with them.

Well other than, I can't spin the wheels like I used to, the damn tires stick good....now I have to upgrade the rear end to make em spin.

They were cheaper than the BFG's too. Since I only drive the car on very nice days, I will probably never know if they will last as long as BFG's. I had BFG's on my 84 Trans Am back in the day and loved them.

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I have no problem with them.

Well other than, I can't spin the wheels like I used to, the damn tires stick good....now I have to upgrade the rear end to make em spin.

They were cheaper than the BFG's too. Since I only drive the car on very nice days, I will probably never know if they will last as long as BFG's. I had BFG's on my 84 Trans Am back in the day and loved them.

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Sticky is good. I'll try a set. Going from So Cal to Bowling Green and back in August.. I'll let you know if they last.
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Old Jan 19, 2017 | 11:42 AM
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68 and 69 have zero fender flair unlike later models.
245 is largest guaranteed to fit without rubbing on early C3's,
anything larger is a maybe for 68-69.
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