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Old Jan 9, 2008 | 09:57 AM
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I just put AZ rallies on my 75, I had the slotted alums. with no problems, I used the same tires on the rallys and now I am getting a tire rub on the front passenger fender at the very bottom. The tires are Eagles 225 15 70. Should I go buy 215 15 70? The tires are old and need in replacment. Will a 215 tire work with a 8 inch wide rim? Thanks for the help.
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Old Jan 9, 2008 | 10:12 AM
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Stupid me, the guy who changed the wheels put one 235 on the front, ........So I have 225s on the front and 235s on the back.
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I have P215/70R15's on my '69. They fit fine. Your car came originally with FR70-15 tires which are comparable.
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Old Jan 9, 2008 | 08:27 PM
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225's [fronts] are max. size for early C3's; 235's on rear...[there may be some cars that will accept larger ones, but not that many. GM opened up the wheelwell to accept larger tires in mid-70's. You might also consider going to 60 series to reduce tire diameter, if necessary.
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