correct tire size?
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Instructor
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correct tire size?
What is the correct tire size for my 1981? I have been to three local places and they have all told me different answers. I currently have 245/60/15's on it. Also, if anybody has pics of what similar sizes look like that would be great! THANKS!
Burning Brakes
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From: Fort Wayne IN
225/70/15 is what Discount Tire's database says:
http://www.discounttire.com/dtcs/***...981&vid=008853
http://www.discounttire.com/dtcs/***...981&vid=008853
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From: Florida
Put a set of BFG T/A's on the factory alum rims a month ago. 255/60/15 was the factory option size. No problems with fit at all. If I remeber right, the height is the same as the 225/70's
At Sam's Club with life balancing, mounting repair etc was $400.15
At Sam's Club with life balancing, mounting repair etc was $400.15
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255/60/R15 Firestone Firehawk Indy 500s on 15x7 AR alloy wheels.
255/60/R15 Firestone Firehawk Indy 500s on 15x7 AR alloy wheels.
Drifting
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From: staten island ny
Originally Posted by Badazjeep
Do you have pics? They all told me that 225/70/15's were what I needed to put on it. 
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On my 68 i have a set of GOOD YEAR EAGLE GT + 4's in mint condition still with most of the little nubs on it, almost new & look brand new ( flawless ) dated i forget either from 80-or-82 i'll have to look ( when my car was restored ) outline whites, no dry rot, mint condition 245-60-15's was told these were the correct replacents for the factory issued eagle gt's as they were discontinued & replaced with the +4's
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any interest e-mail me pics avail
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