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Lifetime MemberElma, WA - USA
Joined: 6/25/2007
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Vette(s): Red 1973 Convertible.
L-48 Auto
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Red 1970 LT-1
Convertible
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Finally got the 70 back and went to get the 255/60-15 Firestone Firehawk Indy 500 tires put on.
We thought to try a front one first as you could see where the tire rubbed the lower fender in front.
Sure enough it would have torn the whole front of the car off I think!
So we are going with 245/60-15.
It was good to get the car back, it was a nice day for a drive.
We thought to try a front one first as you could see where the tire rubbed the lower fender in front.
Sure enough it would have torn the whole front of the car off I think!
So we are going with 245/60-15.
It was good to get the car back, it was a nice day for a drive.
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Vette(s): 1969 convertible L71 427/435 4-speed black interior
60 series tires weren't authorized for Corvettes until the '78 model year. Chevrolet made some inner fender changes that allowed wider tires. Prior to that it was a car by car thing if anything wider than a 70 series would fit. Sagging coil springs could possibly be part of the problem as well.
Yeper, just went to Tirerack, pluged in your Vette and up came........205/75/15 Original equipment.
ebo 2009-04-08 09:15:10
Bruce do you think using a larger tire then the chassis and running gear was designed for will cause any problems in wear or stress?
eboLifetime MemberElma, WA - USA
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Thats whats wierd about the deal.
It has 255's on it. Firestone Firehawk's.
I am thinking the 245's will fit.
Time will tell!
It has 255's on it. Firestone Firehawk's.
I am thinking the 245's will fit.
Time will tell!
Must be a spring thing...I ran 265-50-15 T/A's on the front of my '72 for 20 years... Looked like a slot car! Went to 235-60-15 T/A's last time I got tires just because I wanted more of a big/little look.....Run 275-50-15 on the rear. Never had a problem when I had the original rear spring, but had to get a shortened spring when I replaced it....And I am running the stock Ralley Wheels......
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the 245`s wil fit. I had to drop down from the 255`s. However, if your tire pressure gets low it may catch the fender well. As I well Know. You may be a little safer though as I am using a 9inch rim instead of the stock 8.5. The 235`s would probably be a better bet.That`s where i`m going next time i need fronts..
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I had to back down from the 255's too. (Couldn't even turn the wheel.) 235 75 filled the wheelwell very nicely though.
Hi Guys,
Just my 2 cents I've got 245/60/15 BFG's on my 71 roadster( I went out and looked,I guess in my old age I forgot what size they are)I had thought they where bigger but they do hit in the front a little sometimes so 235's in front will be the hot set up, just so you know Bill
I've got a spare set of mounted 245s that came on my white 79. Changed over to the 255s. Gotta say tho, side by side they look so close, we're talking quarter inches or so. Unless you read the sidewall I bet you couldn't tell the difference.
Previous owner went from 225/70s up to the 245/60, but since the Vette had the factory fender trimming done (to accomodate the Pace Car spoilers) I had no fears going up some more to the 255s. That's when I noticed how similar the sizes were. BUT the old 245s were OLD. Less than 1000 miles on em but dated either 92 or 82.
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