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Jun 4, 2011 | 08:55 AM

mcmsmsc

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tire size?

i have 225-70 15 tires ok my 1977 vette. i get a little rub on occasion. what size would have been stock? i am looking at 215-70-15 bf goodrich or cooper. any thoughts. i want to keep a stock look.

Jun 4, 2011 | 09:04 AM

mikejpss

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my 80 has 225/70r-15's and I assume they are stock sized. Rubbing? have you checked yours shocks front & rear? and your front coils ? and your rear leaf spring? I have new front coils/shocks , there is at least a 2 inch clearance all around the tires.

Jun 4, 2011 | 09:24 AM

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Find the source of the rub. 225s should not rub.

Jun 4, 2011 | 09:32 AM

flaco1801

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I had a lil rub too..i went to 225 60 in the front and left the 70s on the back...used one 70 as a spare... probably need new shocks on the front...

Jun 4, 2011 | 10:24 PM

mcmsmsc

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i will try to track down the source. it seems to happen more when in reverse and turning. it probably could use shocks all the way around.

Jun 5, 2011 | 12:56 AM

RIJVETTES

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Find the source of the rub. 225s should not rub.

Jun 5, 2011 | 01:12 AM

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A member here had 295 / 50 /15's on the front and back of his Vette, that was some time ago, can't remember who it was

Jun 5, 2011 | 08:28 AM

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found 1 spot it is the drivers front, front of wheel, lower part of wheel well on the inside. very light tire marks. a friend of mine has a 72 and he said he had the same problem and went to the 215-70-15 coopers.