Correct Rolling Radius
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Correct Rolling Radius
Hi guys, can anyone tell me the correct rolling radius of a '71 wheel/tire combo?
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Can anyone tell me what is the correct size tyre for a standard 8 inch steel wheel?
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Can anyone tell me what is the correct size tyre for a standard 8 inch steel wheel?
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Originally Posted by bashcraft
On my '69 the original size was G70/15, which equates to a 225-70/15. I'm guessing '71s were the same.
My BFG's are 27.4" tall, so thats 86.08" circumference.
My BFG's are 27.4" tall, so thats 86.08" circumference.
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Save this link for future use.
It's a good one for comparing two different sizes of tires:
http://www.miata.net/garage/tirecalc.html
It's a good one for comparing two different sizes of tires:
http://www.miata.net/garage/tirecalc.html
