Tire Size on a 72?
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From: Arlington Tx
Tire Size on a 72?
Thinking about some 245x60 fronts and 255x60 rear tires on my stock 72
with 15x8 rims. Anyone else have this tire set up- if so- any problems with tire
rub or other issues with using this size?
Thanks CDC
with 15x8 rims. Anyone else have this tire set up- if so- any problems with tire
rub or other issues with using this size?
Thanks CDC
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From: Forked River NJ
Re: Tire Size on a 72? (cdc)
I have 245 60 16s all the way around with no rubbing at all. I tried my neighbors 255 60 15s and they rubbed a little in the front. The rears were fine. These were on a set of 81 alloy rims and I don't know if the offset is any different. You should have no problem running what you want.
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Re: Tire Size on a 72? (cdc)
Thinking about some 245x60 fronts and 255x60 rear tires on my stock 72
with 15x8 rims. Anyone else have this tire set up- if so- any problems with tire
rub or other issues with using this size?
Thanks CDC
with 15x8 rims. Anyone else have this tire set up- if so- any problems with tire
rub or other issues with using this size?
Thanks CDC
The smaller 245x60's will work better on the fronts than my setup IMO. :chevy
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Re: Tire Size on a 72? (Gordonm)
I have 245 60 16s all the way around with no rubbing at all. I tried my neighbors 255 60 15s and they rubbed a little in the front....
Don't have that prob. here ! :jester
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From: Murrells Inlet SC
Re: Tire Size on a 72? (cdc)
:flag I have a 1972 Convertible. I recently installed P235/60/15 on the front and P255/60/15 on the rear. No problem. I had to turn the parking break clip to one side on the rear but that is not a problem either. I ran 235/60/15 all around previously. :thumbs: :cheers:
