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Old Apr 19, 2006 | 08:27 PM
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245/60/15 on 15x8 Rallys?
If so, any clearance problems with suspension?
Looking to run on 68 convertible. (And yes I know 68 came with 15x7's)
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Old Apr 19, 2006 | 08:50 PM
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Since I'm running 275/60/15's I'd say you shouldn't have any problems.
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Old Apr 19, 2006 | 08:55 PM
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Mine are 255/60/r15's with no issues, but 70-72 had a slight flare in the fender
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Old Apr 19, 2006 | 09:00 PM
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I had that size for years with no problems.
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Are you running 275's with no mods at all?

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I had that size for years with no problems.
I am running those now on my 69 vert and there are no problems.
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Are you running 275's with no mods at all?

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I relocated my e-brake bracket (though some here didn't have to). I have since switched to offset T-arms and running 245's on the front.
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Thank-you sir

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Originally Posted by sperkins
245/60/15 on 15x8 Rallys?
If so, any clearance problems with suspension?
Looking to run on 68 convertible. (And yes I know 68 came with 15x7's)
Thanks..
I have these on my '68 coupe. I did however relocate the e-brake bracket to the top of the t-arm. The PO must have had some issues, because the drivers side e-brake bracket was torn off. Looked almost as if the tire flexed in a turn and just ripped it to shreds. The cable was cut and just tucked under the brake line. Man do I hate bubba.

The 245 is not a real good fit for a spare though (ask me how I know). You can get it in the tub, but man is it a pain.

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i have 245/60/15 all around on rallyes and they fit great
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Originally Posted by sperkins
245/60/15 on 15x8 Rallys?
If so, any clearance problems with suspension?
Looking to run on 68 convertible. (And yes I know 68 came with 15x7's)
Thanks..

235/60/15 on 7" here with pleny o room ours will take up to 255 ant that fill the fenders completley
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I'm running 255/60 15's on 8" TT II's and the backs are close to the e-brake brackes but should be fine. The fronts are slightly rubbing on the front fender well tips so I'm going to the 235/60 15's. This leaves me with two extra 255's but I've just stroked to a 383 so I'm betting I'll need two new rears pretty soon anyway.
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