Tire size for 69 442

69 442 protour · 11-23-2006, 08:52 PM

Hello. I'm new to the forum. I wanted to know if anyone knows the largest rim width and backspace I can fit on a 69 442? And what the biggest tire I can fit front and back would be great. I'm looking to put 15 inch or maybe 17 inch rims. Thank you in advance for any help. John

Oldsguy · 11-25-2006, 07:35 AM

You shouldn't have any trouble with 15 inch as they were used back then. The wheels were between 7.5 inches wide and 8 inches wide depending on the car and the style of wheel. I have no idea about the 17 inch rims. I would think a good tire and wheel shop should be able to help you find the largest size tire/wheel combo that you could use safely. I think I recall reading some threads over at Realoldspower.com about this about a year ago. You might want to go over there and do a search. I am quite sure you will find some goodies there.

orange442 · 11-25-2006, 08:00 PM

15x10 on the rear with 5.5" backspace with a 295/50/15 looks great. 15x7 or 15x8 w/4" or 4.5" bs. respectively w/a 235/60 or 245/60/15 tire. I have 17x11 w/6" bs. and a 315/35/17 tire on the back of my 72. I have not tried these on the 68/9 body but I am sure they would fit. Good luck and I hope this helps.

69 442 protour · 11-27-2006, 07:52 PM

Thank you for your help.

11-23-2006, 08:52 PM	#1 (permalink)
69 442 protour Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 4	Tire size for 69 442 Hello. I'm new to the forum. I wanted to know if anyone knows the largest rim width and backspace I can fit on a 69 442? And what the biggest tire I can fit front and back would be great. I'm looking to put 15 inch or maybe 17 inch rims. Thank you in advance for any help. John

11-25-2006, 07:35 AM	#2 (permalink)
Oldsguy Administrator Join Date: May 2004 Location: Lees Summit MO Posts: 3,145	You shouldn't have any trouble with 15 inch as they were used back then. The wheels were between 7.5 inches wide and 8 inches wide depending on the car and the style of wheel. I have no idea about the 17 inch rims. I would think a good tire and wheel shop should be able to help you find the largest size tire/wheel combo that you could use safely. I think I recall reading some threads over at Realoldspower.com about this about a year ago. You might want to go over there and do a search. I am quite sure you will find some goodies there. __________________ Dan '77 Cutlass Supreme '46 2 door

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11-25-2006, 08:00 PM	#3 (permalink)
orange442 Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Bartlesville, Oklahoma Posts: 95	15x10 on the rear with 5.5" backspace with a 295/50/15 looks great. 15x7 or 15x8 w/4" or 4.5" bs. respectively w/a 235/60 or 245/60/15 tire. I have 17x11 w/6" bs. and a 315/35/17 tire on the back of my 72. I have not tried these on the 68/9 body but I am sure they would fit. Good luck and I hope this helps.

11-27-2006, 07:52 PM	#4 (permalink)
69 442 protour Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 4	Thank you for your help.