Topic: 50 series
in Forum: C3 Engines, Driveline and Handling
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Right now I'm running 245/60/15s
on the Vette and I'm looking to switch to 50 series
. Wanted to know a good size to put on which is not too big?
on the Vette and I'm looking to switch to 50 series. Wanted to know a good size to put on which is not too big?
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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.
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.
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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
in Forum: C3 Engines, Driveline and Handling
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