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tire size question

Posted: 1/4/03 8:40pm Message 1 of 4
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WEST MILFORD, NJ - USA
Joined: 11/13/2002
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Vette(s): 72 big block, body off restored, fully loaded ps,ac,pw,454/270, 4 speed, leather,regional top flight winner, silver/blk interior all stock
would 235/60/15 or 245/60/15 work for a 1972 bb without rubbing. they will be mounted on stock 1982 alloy wheels. currently wearing p215/70/15.

body off restoration 454/270 hp, pewter silver/blk leather interior, ps/ac/pw/tilt-tele 100% stock top flight

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tire size question

Posted: 1/4/03 8:59pm Message 2 of 4
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I have 245/60/15's on my 82 CE which also has stock 82 rims. I would suspect that they won't rub.


tire size question

Posted: 1/7/03 1:43pm Message 3 of 4
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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
i'm running 255-60-15 on my 72. the reason i chose this size is that it is the same overall diameter and 2 inches wider than a 215-70-15 and keeps my speedomeer correct without any changes. the fit is close on the front when turning but doesn't rub. though it seems 245-60-15 would also work. Try this tire size converter site.
http://www.miata.net/garage/tirecalc.html
have any picts of your 72?




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tire size question

Posted: 1/7/03 1:31pm Message 4 of 4
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CONYERS, GA - USA
Joined: 3/14/2002
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Vette(s): 1972 Ontario Orange Coupe
I'm also running 255/60R15 on my '72 without any problems. I'm even running the newer stock rims....




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