tire size question

ragtop442 · June 25th, 2008, 07:10 PM

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.

joe_padavano · June 26th, 2008, 12:56 PM

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Originally Posted by ragtop442

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.

ragtop442 · June 29th, 2008, 06:22 PM

I was thinking 235 60's front or maybe going with 70's front and rear. I'm more concerned about the front as the coil spring are sagging a little.

z11375ss · July 3rd, 2008, 05:56 AM

I run 245/60/15s and they fit the wheelwell perfectly. Look good and don't rub. Thats on a 68 though.

Redog · July 4th, 2008, 01:13 AM

My friend's dad has 295 50 15's in the rear of his 69 442 and 215 ?? 15's in the front. ( I think they are 70's)

Talk about a beefy tire 12.2 section width

June 25th, 2008, 07:10 PM	#1 (permalink)
ragtop442 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 33	tire size question 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.

July 3rd, 2008, 05:56 AM	#4 (permalink)
z11375ss Senior Moment Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 398	I run 245/60/15s and they fit the wheelwell perfectly. Look good and don't rub. Thats on a 68 though. __________________

July 4th, 2008, 01:13 AM	#5 (permalink)
Redog Alero Chapter Secretary Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Newtown, PA Posts: 1,145	My friend's dad has 295 50 15's in the rear of his 69 442 and 215 ?? 15's in the front. ( I think they are 70's) Talk about a beefy tire 12.2 section width __________________ Me 2000 Alero running 14's 2005 Nissan Altima (her's) 1967 Olds 330 motor sitting on a stand 1985 Delta 88 w/1968 350 rocket ( MURDERED )

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June 29th, 2008, 06:22 PM	#3 (permalink)
ragtop442 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 33	I was thinking 235 60's front or maybe going with 70's front and rear. I'm more concerned about the front as the coil spring are sagging a little.