Tire clearance
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From: Seattle WA
Tire clearance
Is it common to have to trim the fender of a 1977 to fit 255/60R15 BFGoodrich Radial TA to allow for clearance? I just got new rally wheels with the above mentioned tire and my tires rub slightly on the rear lower front fender when I turn the wheel. Is this typical and has anyone else had this problem?
Burning Brakes
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From: Ft.Worth Texas
I guess they are all slightly different.but, I have 255/60/15 on front and 275/60/15 on rear mounted on orig 8 inch alum wheels and have no problem.. BFG TA's
However, when I spin the rubber off the rear I think I'll put the fronts on back and replace them with 235's on front.
However, when I spin the rubber off the rear I think I'll put the fronts on back and replace them with 235's on front.
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Originally Posted by vette64772
I run 245/60/15's on the front with no problems and 255/60/15's on the rear.........my car is a 77 also. They look great and no clearance issues.
Racer
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From: Champlin Minnesota
Yup, had the same issues with my 77, I took the easier route and returned the 255-60-15 fronts and went for some 225-70-15. Looks better now in my opinion, narrow in front and fat in back. No issues with 255-60-15 in back. Brand same, BFGoodrich Radial T/A.
David
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Some 1978 and 1979 cars had the fenders trimmed when they came from the factrory, just looked at a friend's '78 - they did not do a very clean job, looks like a 4" angle grinder massage.... 
... and yes, that car is all original, bubba hasn't touched it....
... and yes, that car is all original, bubba hasn't touched it....
