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Topic: 50 series

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50 series (1/3)
 1/18/09 5:23pm
stngray1Lifetime Member
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Central Islip, NY - USA

Vette(s):
1976 stingray, 350 C.I. 325HP 4 speed, t-tops white.

Joined: 5/9/2005
Posts: 120

Right now I'm running 245/60/15sSmile on the Vette and I'm looking to switch to 50 seriesCool.  Wanted to know a good size to put on which is not too big?

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50 series (2/3)
 1/18/09 7:01pm
lukesvetteLifetime Member
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HOWELL, NJ - USA

Vette(s):
1979, Targa Blue (72 Color), Pace Car rear spoiler, L88 hood, Dark blue factory interior, 525HP 406, HD 700R4, 370 gears,Steeroids, composite rear spring, TT IIs wrapped in T/A Radials.

Joined: 5/18/2004
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50s may require you to modify wheel openings and or go to offset trailing arms in the rear. I know at least on 79s, 50's will almost definitely rub the inner fenders in the front - I had that issue with 255/60-15s.
 
Hope it works out for you.
 
Paul
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50 series (3/3)
 1/18/09 9:37pm
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1972, 1980

Joined: 6/23/2008
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Here is a tire size comparision calculator it will help you to know extra width and height calculations by tire sizes.
The biggest wheel I put on the vettes.. rear 255/35/20, front 245/35/20 these are with a 0 offset rim.
Sometimes in order to get the bigger tire on the rear I reposition the e-brake cable holder that is on the trailing arm.
Hope it helps you some.
John
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