Topic: 69 Tires
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Vette(s): 1969 convertible L71 427/435 4-speed black interior
A 70 series tire is what the '69 body contours are designed for. Whether a 215 or 225 fits is an individual car thing, as already stated. The 215 is closer to an F70-15 dimensionally, but many cars can take a 225 without problems.
The 215 will give a more accurate speedometer reading, the 225 (assuming there are no fit problems) will give better tire mileage and gas economy, at a slight cost in acceleration, which may not even be noticeable.
While you can likely get better handling out of a 60 series tire, you'll probably get a worse ride. The wider tires tend to find every little stone and imperfection in the road more than a 70 series. When Chevrolet started making 60 series tires optional with the '78 model year, some early magazine test reviews reported as much.
You pays yer money and takes yer chances...
The 215 will give a more accurate speedometer reading, the 225 (assuming there are no fit problems) will give better tire mileage and gas economy, at a slight cost in acceleration, which may not even be noticeable.
While you can likely get better handling out of a 60 series tire, you'll probably get a worse ride. The wider tires tend to find every little stone and imperfection in the road more than a 70 series. When Chevrolet started making 60 series tires optional with the '78 model year, some early magazine test reviews reported as much.
You pays yer money and takes yer chances...
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