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Tire Tub size limit

Posted: 3/28/05 6:25am Message 1 of 5
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I have a 1973 C3 coupe I wish to put 255-70 tires on the car, my question is can I also fit that size tire into the spare tire tub or will I need to settle for a smaller size spare. THX


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Tire Tub size limit

Posted: 3/28/05 11:18am Message 2 of 5
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255/70 is going to rub the fender wells as it is slightly to tall

255/60 is right size for a better fit

 




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Posted: 3/28/05 11:19am Message 3 of 5
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For a spare I wouldn't worry about getting an exact match.  I'd go with the same diameter (height) as your new tires but go with the stock (for your year) tread width.  That way it will fit in the tub without any problem.

If you have a flat on either front tire you just need to be careful with mis-matched tires on the front when braking, for the most part. 

But if one of the rear tires goes flat it would be best to first put the spare on one of the front tires and then put that tire in place of the flat on the rear.  Keeping matched tires on the rear saves some wear-n-tear on the differential.  An extra tire change is worth not messing up that...!!!




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Tire Tub size limit

Posted: 3/28/05 12:05pm Message 4 of 5
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Vette(s): 1968 Conv, 454HO,500HP-600TQ, TKO-600,3:70 HD rear,hotrod air, custom paint & suspension,1973 Ruby Red,T-top, 383 Stroker, TK)-500,frame off restro, 1967 Dodge Coronet, 340 stroker to 406, Dana 60
I use my spare tire compartmrnt as a trunk,,,cleaned it out and sprayed,,,use AAA as a spare.


                                               

Tire Tub size limit

Posted: 3/28/05 12:12pm Message 5 of 5
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Thanks eveyone, interesting idea to use as a trunk.  I will most likely go with the stock tire for now.


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