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Wheel questions

Posted: 12/2/04 8:09pm Message 11 of 17
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KERNERSVILLE, NC - USA
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Vette(s): 1968 L-71 convertible
I agree with Ben, the 255 should work on an 8 inch rally. On the front, 235's would be about the limit to keep from scrubbing the frame.


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Wheel questions

Posted: 12/2/04 8:21pm Message 12 of 17
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CUYAHOGA FALLS, OH - USA
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Vette(s): 1975 C3 Red, T-Tops, Black Interior. All I need is time and money! Getting there!
I have 255/60/15 on 15X8 rims all the way around.
No rubbing, but if the car sit just a bit low, it will rub. Some will anyway due to body variations. When the 60s cam out as an option, the front wheel lip was trimmed about 1/2 inch to prevent rubbing. Buy my 75 does not rub.

And while it's true great minds think alike, what does that have to do with us??? |headscratch|


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Posted: 12/2/04 8:25pm Message 13 of 17
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Aw, c'mon Ken!!!!!! Modesty gets you nowhere here, we all know you got it goin' on!!!!!!!!!


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Posted: 12/2/04 8:31pm Message 14 of 17
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Grandville, MI - USA
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Vette(s): 1968 427/390 Coupe
So what your saying is that I won't have to buy new tires. look at me saving money.

Thanks guys


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Posted: 12/2/04 8:34pm Message 15 of 17
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Vette(s): 1968 L-71 convertible
 RHeyboer said: So what your saying is that I won't have to buy new tires. look at me saving money.

Thanks guys
 

You're really not saving any cash! Believe me when I tell you, it will just go some place else on the car! |cheers|


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Posted: 12/2/04 10:06pm Message 16 of 17
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Hot Springs, AR - USA
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Vette(s): 69 Conv #'s match 427, TKO-600/.64, 3.36HD-Posi, HT, T/T, PS, PB, PW, SP, Leather, Comp XE264HR & Roller Rockers & Lifters, Air-Gap RPM intake, Holley St Av 770 VS, MSD 6AL+Dist+Blaster SS, K&N, Jet-Hot Hooker Side-Pipes, Steeroids, Al Rad, Spal Fans
 daveb12 said: You're really not saving any cash! Believe me when I tell you, it will just go some place else on the car! |cheers| 


Amen to that brother!


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Posted: 12/2/04 10:45pm Message 17 of 17
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North Hills, CA - USA
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Vette(s): 1972 T-Top
I have the 8" rally wheels with 275-50-15 on the rear. I have also run 265-50-15 on the front (since 1986) until this year when I went to 235-60-15 on the front for more of the big-n-little look. The 265-50-15's rubbed slightly when the wheel was turned to lock, but no other rubbing at all. I have also seen 275-60-15 on the stock rally wheel on the rear. Kind of tall and makes the car sit high in the rear....My 2 cents...

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