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Old 06-26-2008, 12:56 PM   #2 (permalink)
joe_padavano
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Originally Posted by ragtop442 View Post
I have a 67 olds 442 convertable. I bought a set of 15"x 7 SS 1 wheels. What size tires do you recormend for these wheels front and rear? The springs are a little weak but I have air shocks in the rear. What would be the largest outside tire diameter that I should run? 60 or 70 series.
Any help would be appreciated.
I would keep it under 27" OD. BFG 255/60-15s are a smidge over 27" and have a 10" section width. They work (just barely) on a 69, but on a 67 they might rub.
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