Tire size question
Melting Slicks
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From: Great Plains Iowa
I had tried the bigger 255X60R15's on my big block '71 and found the front tires rubbed hard when I turned sharp corners. So I reduced the size for the front to 225X60R15's and that did the trick. And don't you dare ask us how much pressure they require..................
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From: Westminster Maryland
Hi ciwi,
The present day equivalent of the F70-15 that was standard on a 72 is a 215-70-15.
This tire seems a bit skimpy by todays standards.
The next size would be a 225-70-15 which is a little 'taller' and wider than the originals.
The 255-60-15 size is very popular today. It really fills the wheel openings.
Some people find it rubs the frame or wheel opening lip in the front… often just on one side. This seems to do with the condition of the front spring and just how the body is sitting on the frame.
Regards,
Alan
Fairly 'fat'. 255-60-15
The present day equivalent of the F70-15 that was standard on a 72 is a 215-70-15.
This tire seems a bit skimpy by todays standards.
The next size would be a 225-70-15 which is a little 'taller' and wider than the originals.
The 255-60-15 size is very popular today. It really fills the wheel openings.
Some people find it rubs the frame or wheel opening lip in the front… often just on one side. This seems to do with the condition of the front spring and just how the body is sitting on the frame.
Regards,
Alan
Fairly 'fat'. 255-60-15
Last edited by Alan 71; Dec 19, 2015 at 11:03 AM.
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Racer
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From: Vasteras, Sweden
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Racer
Joined: Jun 2015
Posts: 315
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From: Vasteras, Sweden
Hi ciwi,
The present day equivalent of the F70-15 that was standard on a 72 is a 215-70-15.
This tire seems a bit skimpy by todays standards.
The next size would be a 225-70-15 which is a little 'taller' and wider than the originals.
The 255-70-15 size is very popular today. It really fills the wheel openings.
Some people find it rubs the frame or wheel opening lip in the front… often just on one side. This seems to do with the condition of the front spring and just how the body is sitting on the frame.
Regards,
Alan
Fairly 'fat'. 255-70-15
The present day equivalent of the F70-15 that was standard on a 72 is a 215-70-15.
This tire seems a bit skimpy by todays standards.
The next size would be a 225-70-15 which is a little 'taller' and wider than the originals.
The 255-70-15 size is very popular today. It really fills the wheel openings.
Some people find it rubs the frame or wheel opening lip in the front… often just on one side. This seems to do with the condition of the front spring and just how the body is sitting on the frame.
Regards,
Alan
Fairly 'fat'. 255-70-15
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From: Westminster Maryland
Hi ciwi,
You're right, I typed 70 rather than 60!!!!!
The stock wheel in 72 was 8" wide.
The 255-60 tire will mount on it.
The 235-60 tire is wide but short compared to the 255-60.
You MAY feel it doesn't fill the front wheel opening very well compared to the rear 255-60 tire. It gives a bit of the little/big look.
Regards,
Alan
You're right, I typed 70 rather than 60!!!!!
The stock wheel in 72 was 8" wide.
The 255-60 tire will mount on it.
The 235-60 tire is wide but short compared to the 255-60.
You MAY feel it doesn't fill the front wheel opening very well compared to the rear 255-60 tire. It gives a bit of the little/big look.
Regards,
Alan
Last edited by Alan 71; Dec 19, 2015 at 11:08 AM.
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I think you might mean 235/60 and not 235/65. And yes, it will work. Some folks are also using 275/60 on the rears with 235 or 245 or 255 in front. Most are on oem 15x8 rims which is probably what you have.
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Racer
Joined: Jun 2015
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From: Vasteras, Sweden
Hi ciwi,
You're right, I typed 70 rather than 60!!!!!
The stock wheel in 72 was 8" wide.
The 255-60 tire will mount on it.
The 235-60 tire is wide but short compared to the 255-60.
You MAY feel it doesn't fill the front wheel opening very well compared to the rear 255-60 tire. It gives a bit of the little/big look.
Regards,
Alan
You're right, I typed 70 rather than 60!!!!!
The stock wheel in 72 was 8" wide.
The 255-60 tire will mount on it.
The 235-60 tire is wide but short compared to the 255-60.
You MAY feel it doesn't fill the front wheel opening very well compared to the rear 255-60 tire. It gives a bit of the little/big look.
Regards,
Alan
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Racer
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From: Vasteras, Sweden
Had a 1976 L-82, 4-sp
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From: Some days your the dog and some days your the hydrant.
Royal Canadian Navy
Dr. Detroit
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From: New Braunfels Texas
My 69' had them all the way around.....even when I lowered the front end....it only rubbed on full lock on the right.....It looked pretty tough IMHO....
And it handled awesome for what it was.....
Jebby
And it handled awesome for what it was.....Jebby