tire size
Melting Slicks
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From: Frederick Maryland
P215/70R15 is the closest you'll get to the original F70-15 tires. I have them (Coopers) on my car and they fill the fender wells very nicely. Go with that size and you'll have no problems with clearances.
Team Owner
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From: Westminster Maryland
Hi r,
Rr is right about the 215-70 being the present day equivalent of the original F70-15 tires.
But, I like the 225-70 tire size better when choosing a radial tire. This is because the original bias-ply tire had very 'square' shoulders on it and filled the wheel opening a little better than a radial 215-70 does because the radial design tire has 'rounder' shoulders.
It's not much of a difference, but I think it's enough so that it's noticeable.
Something to consider?
Regards,
Alan
Rr is right about the 215-70 being the present day equivalent of the original F70-15 tires.
But, I like the 225-70 tire size better when choosing a radial tire. This is because the original bias-ply tire had very 'square' shoulders on it and filled the wheel opening a little better than a radial 215-70 does because the radial design tire has 'rounder' shoulders.
It's not much of a difference, but I think it's enough so that it's noticeable.
Something to consider?
Regards,
Alan
Last edited by Alan 71; Jul 18, 2013 at 08:47 PM.
