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Old May 21, 2019 | 07:47 PM
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I'm going to be putting new tires on my 76 stingray I think I'm going with a 235 60 15 in the front and a 275 60 15 for the rear I'm taking the rims of and bringing them to be put on does anyone have any problems when putting this size tire in the rear I think the front should be fine...right??... ....
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Old May 21, 2019 | 09:33 PM
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Not the greatest picture, but this is my 76 with American Torque Thrusts 225/60 15 on 15x7's in the front and 255/60 15's on 15x8's in the rear.
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I'm currently running 235/60/15 BFG's on the front of my '73 with 255's on the rear. Absolutely no issues. I have run as big as 295's on the rear without issue.
You'll be fine with your choice.
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Old May 22, 2019 | 12:43 AM
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When running 275-60-15's on the rear you may have to relocate the parking brake bracket, on the side of the TA, to the top of the TA. I had to. Easy to do. Check your clearances. These cars were not build exactly the same.
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