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Topic: tire size question

in Forum: C3 Engines, Driveline and Handling


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tire size question

Posted: 9/4/02 9:06pm Message 1 of 11
wingfsmith
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MILLSTADT, IL - USA
Joined: 8/12/2002
Posts: 10
Vette(s): 1972 StingRay Convert., 2-tops, L-48, AT, Air, MM Red, black interior and tops,
What is the largest tire that will fit on a stock 72 wheel and fender opening? Will a 245X60X15 fit? I have 225X70 X15 on the car now. I want the car to look as close to stock as possible and not mess up the speedometer reading. |rollysmile| |rollysmile|


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tire size question

Posted: 9/4/02 11:11pm Message 2 of 11
djunod
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Evans, GA - USA
Joined: 6/11/2002
Posts: 43
Vette(s): 1973 Motion Maco 1982 Crossfire Injection 2001 Coupe
If you don't want to mess up the speedometer, then you have to stick with exactly the same (original) height.


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tire size question

Posted: 9/5/02 7:34am Message 3 of 11
Martin72
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CONYERS, GA - USA
Joined: 3/14/2002
Posts: 123
Vette(s): 1972 Ontario Orange Coupe
Take a look at my '72. I have Goodyear Eagle GTII 255/60R 15.






tire size question

Posted: 9/5/02 7:35am Message 4 of 11
82dukman
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Changing the speedo gear is as simple as popping off the side cover on tranny and replacing the gear. Not a bad job at all


tire size question

Posted: 9/10/02 8:28pm Message 5 of 11
garry72conv
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BRADENTON, FL - USA
Joined: 8/4/2002
Posts: 669
Vette(s): 1972 convertible 350 auto trans, delux int, air, ps, pb, t/t wheel, pw, 79,000 org miles Rare one year only color
check out this link

http://www.homestead.com/dougsmaverickcometpage/files/tiresizecharts.html

255/-60 -15 will work and be very close in diameter works out to be within 1 mph at 70 mph |thumb|


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tire size question

Posted: 9/11/02 12:18pm Message 6 of 11
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blacksharkL82
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spring hill, FL - USA
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Posts: 33
Vette(s): 92 coupe, full minor custom, in & out
i use BFG/TA 255/60/15 at 35 psi with factory specs alignment settings and stock offset wheels. vette handels as it was designed to handel.
good luck.


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tire size question

Posted: 9/11/02 1:08pm Message 7 of 11
fun71
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RIDGEFIELD, CT - USA
Joined: 6/27/2002
Posts: 262
Vette(s): '71 454 Coupe, Auto, Ontario Orange/Black
I have 245/60/15 's with shims for the Cragars. I was told (& I believe) that I could not go any wider than 245 without touching the wheel wells. |rollysmile|
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tire size question

Posted: 9/11/02 5:04pm Message 8 of 11
wingfsmith
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MILLSTADT, IL - USA
Joined: 8/12/2002
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Vette(s): 1972 StingRay Convert., 2-tops, L-48, AT, Air, MM Red, black interior and tops,
Thanks for your input. The wheel and tire package looks very nice on your car. wing


tire size question

Posted: 9/11/02 5:14pm Message 9 of 11
wingfsmith
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MILLSTADT, IL - USA
Joined: 8/12/2002
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Vette(s): 1972 StingRay Convert., 2-tops, L-48, AT, Air, MM Red, black interior and tops,
Thanks to all that replied. wing

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tire size question

Posted: 9/11/02 5:16pm Message 10 of 11
Missileman
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Port Orchard, WA - USA
Joined: 8/23/2002
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Vette(s): 1971 coupe, 270 hp, auto, air. 43K original miles. All original.
With BFG/TA's 235/60/15 there are no changes in speedometer readings and fender clearance is no problem. They don't like full throttle clutch dumps, but with a treadwear number of 480, they will last forever and are pretty inexpensive.
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