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Old Feb 28, 2021 | 05:46 PM
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15x7 w/ 275/60 and 245/60

Am I able to comfortably run 275/60 on rear and 245/60 on front with 15x7 aftermarket wheels with a 4” backspace? Would there be room to run 275/60 on all 4 wheels?
Old Mar 1, 2021 | 05:00 AM
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I'm assuming this is for the 1970 Cutlass in your photo...

I run 255/60-15 on 15x7s in the front and 275/60-15 on 15x7s in the rear.

I need to be a bit careful on the front when turning full lock over a bump, otherwise the tread catches the stainless wheelhouse trim. Cutting speed is all I need to do to prevent this.

The rear has lots of room.

I've not tried it, but I think 275s up front might present problems.
Old Mar 1, 2021 | 05:17 AM
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Originally Posted by VC455
I'm assuming this is for the 1970 Cutlass in your photo...

I run 255/60-15 on 15x7s in the front and 275/60-15 on 15x7s in the rear.

I need to be a bit careful on the front when turning full lock over a bump, otherwise the tread catches the stainless wheelhouse trim. Cutting speed is all I need to do to prevent this.

The rear has lots of room.

I've not tried it, but I think 275s up front might present problems.
Thanks. Are you running a 4” backspace as well?
Old Mar 1, 2021 | 01:07 PM
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My wheels have 4.0" backspace.
Old Mar 1, 2021 | 02:12 PM
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Originally Posted by VC455
My wheels have 4.0" backspace.
Perfect thanks. That’s exactly the advice I was looking for, much appreciated.
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