Oversize tire recommendations
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Oversize tire recommendations
New wheels arrived today. Now I need to settle on tire sizes so my local shop can get them ordered.
I've narrowed it down to 275/60R15 or 255/70R15 on the rear 8.5 inch rims. 275 is wider and 255 is taller by one inch. Section widths are 10.7 vs 10.3.
For the front, either P235/70R15 or 255/70R15 .
Input from fellow D88 owners is much appreciated.
I've narrowed it down to 275/60R15 or 255/70R15 on the rear 8.5 inch rims. 275 is wider and 255 is taller by one inch. Section widths are 10.7 vs 10.3.
For the front, either P235/70R15 or 255/70R15 .
Input from fellow D88 owners is much appreciated.
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235/70-15 on the front, 275/60-15 on the back. These tires are nearly the same diameter. I have the 8.5" TTOs with the 1" negative offset on the back. I have the 7" TTOs with 0.25" negative offset on the front. I fear the additional offset and width of the 8.5" wheels on the front will be a problem, especially if you go with the 255s.
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Oops, I somehow failed to mention that front rims are 7"
New wheels arrived today. Now I need to settle on tire sizes so my local shop can get them ordered.
I've narrowed it down to 275/60R15 or 255/70R15 on the rear 8.5 inch rims. 275 is wider and 255 is taller by one inch. Section widths are 10.7 vs 10.3.
For the front, either P235/70R15 or 255/70R15 .
Input from fellow D88 owners is much appreciated.
I've narrowed it down to 275/60R15 or 255/70R15 on the rear 8.5 inch rims. 275 is wider and 255 is taller by one inch. Section widths are 10.7 vs 10.3.
For the front, either P235/70R15 or 255/70R15 .
Input from fellow D88 owners is much appreciated.
Last edited by 1969 88 Convertible; Jan 18, 2018 at 04:50 PM.
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I know from my 67 Delta that the 15x7 front and 15x8.5 rear wheel combo will fit and look great. As I mentioned, I've got 235/70s on the front and 275/60s on the back. You'll be very happy with that combo.
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They showed me a pair of NOS Firestone 255/60r15 that have been collecting dust on a rack in their small warehouse for a long time. They still have labels on the tread. They offered them to me for 25.00 each which I couldn't say no to. The tires are 27 inches tall so the front will be lowered slightly..going with black wall side out since white lettering wouldn't match..between fronts and back...
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Very nice!
To the OP, I'd be worried about the date on those $25 tires. Even stored indoors and not exposed to UV, they might still be a concern. I've had an old tire come apart while driving. You get a lot more sensitive to that after it happens to you.
To the OP, I'd be worried about the date on those $25 tires. Even stored indoors and not exposed to UV, they might still be a concern. I've had an old tire come apart while driving. You get a lot more sensitive to that after it happens to you.
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235/70-15 on the front, 275/60-15 on the back. These tires are nearly the same diameter. I have the 8.5" TTOs with the 1" negative offset on the back. I have the 7" TTOs with 0.25" negative offset on the front. I fear the additional offset and width of the 8.5" wheels on orthe front will be a problem, especially if you go with the 255s.
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Actually, thinking of upgrading to a more modern version of that color in a basecoat/clear coat. Two of my faborites are Lexus Bamboo Pearl from approx 2007. Or Jaguar Jade Green from mid nineties.. I also like 1968 Cadillac Green...so not decided yet...
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