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Old May 9, 2019 | 10:48 AM
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Had my Cragers on for 28 yrs now and the Chrome is still in great shape, no peeling.

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So......this is what I'm thinking.

Front: P255-70 R15 BF Goodrich T/A Radial, on a Crager SS 8x15
Rear: P275-60 R15 BF Goodrich T/A Radial, on a Crager SS 8x15


Is anyone here running this setup? Pros......Cons, experience, help???
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Old May 15, 2019 | 09:36 PM
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I don't know but watching with interest... in case I jump off in this direction myself. Please send me, or post a pic if/when you do with the sizes.
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Old May 15, 2019 | 09:37 PM
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Raised white letter tires are a must.... very nice looking!
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Old May 16, 2019 | 12:47 AM
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These are my figures. No cons, i've had my Vette running the same tire combos for 28yrs now, no complaints.
Front: P245-60 R15 BF Goodrich T/A Radial, on a Crager SS 8x15
Rear: P275-60 R15 BF Goodrich T/A Radial, on a Crager SS 10x15
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Old May 16, 2019 | 11:49 AM
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Originally Posted by dprinter1
So......this is what I'm thinking.

Front: P255-70 R15 BF Goodrich T/A Radial, on a Crager SS 8x15
Rear: P275-60 R15 BF Goodrich T/A Radial, on a Crager SS 8x15


Is anyone here running this setup? Pros......Cons, experience, help???
Id go 235/60 up front...245 maybe
275.50 in rear looks good too.
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Old May 19, 2019 | 02:28 AM
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I wish I could afford to buy new calipers and Cragar mags. For me there's no better look.
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Old May 19, 2019 | 09:13 AM
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Originally Posted by rosslato
These are my figures. No cons, i've had my Vette running the same tire combos for 28yrs now, no complaints.
Front: P245-60 R15 BF Goodrich T/A Radial, on a Crager SS 8x15
Rear: P275-60 R15 BF Goodrich T/A Radial, on a Crager SS 10x15
I like the sound of this, and I'm sure I would like the look too, a few questions for ya.

What year is the car, is it a vert, or coup?
What is the offset/back space of the rims?
Are they direct drilled, or do they have washers?
Did you have to use spacers?

Thanks
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Originally Posted by vettebuyer6369
I love ‘em.


What size tires?
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Old May 19, 2019 | 10:21 AM
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Originally Posted by dprinter1
I like the sound of this, and I'm sure I would like the look too, a few questions for ya.

What year is the car, is it a vert, or coup? 73 coup
What is the offset/back space of the rims? Do not recall, some 25 yrs ago i put Cragers on
Are they direct drilled, or do they have washers? no understand question
Did you have to use spacers? Yes, think they're 1/2" spacers but not sure

Thanks

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Originally Posted by reno stallion
What size tires?
I’m pretty sure they are 225/70.... all 4 the same size.

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PS, for the record, they are CRAGARS. Not Crager, Craigers or anything else.
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Old May 26, 2019 | 05:18 PM
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I ordered my tires and rims yesterday from Discount Tire, They gave me a 10% military discount, and another 10% off for their Memorial Day sale, and we'll get 3% cash back on our credit card. Mounted, balanced, and out the door for a grand total of $1,378.50, which also includes life of tire maintenance. Pretty good deal I thought

Front= P235 /70 R15 BFG Radial T/A on 15x8 Cragar direct drilled rims

Rear= P255 /70 R15 BFG Radial T/A on 15x8 Cragar direct drilled rims
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Personally I have always liked Cragar SS wheels but I LOVE Keystone Klassics and recently put a set on my 57. I had them on my 1971 Warbonnet yellow coupe back in 1973 also. You seldom see them these days which makes them rather unique.




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CRAGAR SS,s, they were my favorite wheel in the 70s and still are today.
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Originally Posted by bmvs
Wow! I love your car! What is that called? I have a 1970 GMC truck that will be two-tone, I want this Red over a particular Silver. Your help is greatly appreciated!

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Old Aug 9, 2019 | 09:55 AM
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"1982 Corvette Paint Code 70" Spectra Red

I like to call it KC Chiefs Red

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Originally Posted by Greg
I think Cragar SS are the best looking rims out there and they've stood the test of time. Very period correct for your car, but they won't clear the calipers without a spacer.
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215/70/15 front 255/60/15 rear. 1/2" spacer and longer studs
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