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Old Feb 10, 2020 | 08:18 PM
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I have a 1975 and want to put 255 60 15 on the rear will they fit without relocating e brake
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Old Feb 10, 2020 | 08:34 PM
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Short answer, yes.
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Old Feb 10, 2020 | 09:26 PM
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That's what I have on the back of my 76 mounted oh Torque Thrust II's and no clearance problems.
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That's what I have on all 4 corners.
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They will absolutely fit with no issues on the stock wheels, and most aftermarket wheels with the close to same offset.
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you can also fit 275/60/15 on the back if you tie rap the parking cable up.
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