1971 Tires Sizes

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Oct 12, 2010 | 01:06 PM

jbakyy

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From: Graham NC

1971 Tires Sizes

Hello, Can someone please help me with tire sizes for 1971 Vette? Can I run a 255R60/15 in the front? Thank you

Oct 12, 2010 | 02:36 PM

7T1vette

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The probability of having no rubbing of the front wheels with 255's on a '71 is less than 50%. Why do you need such wide tires on the front end? You can put 235's on it with no problem and 245's will work on 80% of them. Why not put 235's on the front and 255's on the back?

Oct 12, 2010 | 03:38 PM

Alan 71

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Hi jb,
7T1's info is right on.
BUT, remember with the 60 series tire when you drop below the 255 size the diameter of the tire becomes smaller than the original tire... F-70-15. The 235 60 15 doesn't fill the wheel opening in the same way as the original... this bothers some people.
Check the tire dimension charts and you'll see the differences.
Regards,
Alan

Oct 12, 2010 | 04:29 PM

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You should be able to run them, but with production variances and any possible work that has been done to the car that could change.

Oct 12, 2010 | 05:11 PM

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I run 255/50/15's all around on my 70 with no rub. Car is lowered 2" also.

Oct 12, 2010 | 07:40 PM