225/70/15 vs 255/60/15?

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Aug 3, 2007 | 03:59 PM

agent kronus

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225/70/15 vs 255/60/15?

whats the pro's and cons of running these tyre sizes on a 78 vette?

Aug 3, 2007 | 07:04 PM

Jims79

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225/70/15 is stock size nothing wrong w/that and the 255/60/15 is a little wider. looks good but the front may rub the inner fender.

Aug 3, 2007 | 07:32 PM

agent kronus

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what about handling?

Aug 3, 2007 | 07:34 PM

Binnie77

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255/60s were an available option in '78. Changes were made to the front inner wheel well openings up to accommodate the extra width. On earlier C3s, 255/60s had a tendency to rub on the inner wells at full steering lock on some cars. I just put 255/60s on my '77 without any problems.

Aug 3, 2007 | 07:36 PM

Binnie77

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Originally Posted by agent kronus

what about handling?

More rubber surface on the road, so nothing wrong with that

Aug 3, 2007 | 11:42 PM

Steve COSD

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I would not use the 225s. I would at least use the 245s. If it were my car I would use the 255s and fill them with nitrogen. If you are a member of Costco they will fill them for free.
Good Luck
Steve

Aug 4, 2007 | 12:04 AM

FRSTR90

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I'd say that the Goodyear Eagle GTII 255 60 15 are hard to beat! I have 2 vettes almost alike the white vette has the 225 70 and the red vette has the 255 60 and the red vette will out handle and hook up more than the 225's any day!