1974 Tire Question re Wheel Width
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1974 Tire Question re Wheel Width
I am thinking of replacing my current 235-60R/15 tires next spring with the 225-70R/15 size. Those are pretty close to the equivalent of the original GR-70/15. Problem is that the likes of Tire Rack and even local suppliers limit the 225s to a 7.5" rim width?? So with a 8" wheel they may refuse to install them. Anyone run into this before? It does not seem to make sense. Or perhaps it does??
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225/70s are the "correct" replacement for stock style GR70s...I run these (BFs) on both my Vettes and have had them on a previous Vette and other cars. All were 8" rally wheels with the exception of my 76, which has factory aluminums.
There is no reason for a shop to refuse to install those tires that I can think of.
There is no reason for a shop to refuse to install those tires that I can think of.
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From: Ontario
225/70s are the "correct" replacement for stock style GR70s...I run these (BFs) on both my Vettes and have had them on a previous Vette and other cars. All were 8" rally wheels with the exception of my 76, which has factory aluminums.
There is no reason for a shop to refuse to install those tires that I can think of.
There is no reason for a shop to refuse to install those tires that I can think of.
