65 F85 Front Wheel/Tire Size
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65 F85 Front Wheel/Tire Size
Appreciate any suggestions on tire size. Recently installed American Racing Torq Thrust D, 15x7, 3.75in backspacing with Cooper P215R70 tires. New stock height springs all way around so spring sag is not a problem. The front tires are rubbing on tight turns and large dips/bumps. From what I have read, 15x8 will work with 4.5" backspacing on the GM A-Body. Will 60 profile give me the clearance I need or do I need to go smaller on width as well, say P205? Anyone else running 15x7 American Racing wheels on a 1965 F85?
Thank you.
Mark
Thank you.
Mark
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Appreciate any suggestions on tire size. Recently installed American Racing Torq Thrust D, 15x7, 3.75in backspacing with Cooper P215R70 tires. New stock height springs all way around so spring sag is not a problem. The front tires are rubbing on tight turns and large dips/bumps. From what I have read, 15x8 will work with 4.5" backspacing on the GM A-Body. Will 60 profile give me the clearance I need or do I need to go smaller on width as well, say P205? Anyone else running 15x7 American Racing wheels on a 1965 F85?
Thank you.
Mark
Thank you.
Mark
#4
Joe, thank you for the reply. Everything I read indicated 15x8 with 4.5" backspacing would work so my quick math indicated 15x7 with 3.75" would be just slightly off. Height is definitely an issue just wanted to make an educated guess before I spend more money. Putting 4 people in the car creates enough sag on the springs that the front tires rub on the smallest of turns.
Mark
Mark
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