coltsneckbob

Hi,

According to the options list for my 1970 442 it came with G-70 Bial Ply tires. It currently has BF Goodrich P215/70R14s on it. However, these radials are not over 11 years old.

I've not found a really good conversion chart on the Net, but based on what I've read I actually could probably put P225/70R14s on it. In fact if I am correct they are closer in diameter to the original G-70s then the P215s.

Can anyone confirm P225s are going to fit well on the car? I am certain I have plenty of room for turns in terms of chassis, and I think (though it is harder to judge) that I have plenty of room under fenders even on a hard turn.

Thanks!

joe_padavano

Assuming you're using the SSIII wheels in the photo (or some other wheel with stock offset) then the 225/70-14s will fit fine. These tires are about 26.5" in diameter with a section width just under 9". I've successfully run 255/60-15s at all four corners of several 68-72 A-bodies. My tires are about 1" wider and 0.5" taller than the ones you're asking about.

stevengerard

I have 235/60s on mine now and was thinking of going wider with the next set as well 245 or 255

coltsneckbob

Thanks all.

bigoldscruiser

Where are you going to get this size tire???

coltsneckbob

I don't know yet. My first stop will be Coker Tire.

Does anyone know if 235-70R14 will fit on the SSII wheel???

joe_padavano

Assuming it's a 14" SSII wheel... Yes.

Actually, a 14x7 would be preferred.