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Oldsguy · November 25th, 2006, 08:35 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.

November 25th, 2006, 08:35 AM	#2 (permalink)
Oldsguy Hot Rodder at heart Administrator Join Date: May 2004 Location: Lees Summit MO Posts: 5,360	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 "The rocket 455.....it's a sledgehammer approach to a thumbtack world" LuxBlue of HAMB.