I posted this in another category before I realize there was a wheel/tire specific thread so here it is again. Thanks. I have a 1972 ]Cutlass S that I am going to finally start dressing up. I've been reading as much as I can on the net(mostly from 442.com). What I would like to do is put 15x7- 3.75 backspaced American Racing Torque Thrust wheels on the front with BF Radial T/A 225 60's. 15x8.5-3.75 backspace with the 275 60 T/A's on the rear. I can afford this set up but not much more. From all accounts this will work from what I have researched. Could I get some advice from you guys about my thoughts before I order as to clearance problems and such. It would be much appreciated. Thanks, Joe

 

Why 225-60s up front? Those are really short and not very wide. 235 or 245 would fit with no issues and probably be easier to locate. I ran both of those sizes in the past.

 

I'm running 255/60/15 in the front and 275/60/15 in the rear with no problems. Still have room on my 72. Stock height springs though. I had the front 1" lower a couple of years back and it rubbed a little in a tight turn.

 

Thanks for the info guys. I'm looking at as many pics as I can for the look I want. Thanks again.

 

Post some of the pic . I am in the same boat. I just bought 15x8 ssI's. I am leaning towards Ziff's combo but have thought of 295/50's in the back with 255/60's up front. Would like to see some more combos

 

255 60 15s up front?...Really?

That will feel like a skid steer. Way too wide in the front in my opinion.

 

You may be right! Still researching. 235's?

 

As I posted above, I have run 235-60 and 245-60 up front with good results. Either one should work well for you.

 

I like the look and it handles very well. Been running them almost 4 years now. I had the same setup on a chebby. I like it.

 

I am running the same as you, never any problems and rides and handles well....

 

I ran 255/60/15's all the way around on a 70 Cutlass S I had years ago when I worked for Super Shops. They were take-offs from a 72 Corvette. Free tires always works for me.

 

I had 255/60-15s on all four corners of my 69 H/O on the factory wheels with no problems. Car drove and handled great.

 

Here's 245/60/15 F and 275/60/15 rear on 15x7 and 15x8. For 15" I think this is the perfect combo for 70-72 for street. Will be getting some 325/50/15s and 15x10s for the track soon but 2.5" tail pipes need to be moved "in" about an inch to make room:

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BTW - I had one car that 255/60/15s hit at full turn and another car that didn't hit at all. Safest to go with 245/60/15 max on the front to be safe IMHO.

 

i got 205/60 15" in the front and 245/60 15 rear tomorrow im going to see if i can get 275/60/15 for the rear as my tires dont hold grip to good

 

not sure where you live but im planning on changing my wheels and tires so i might be able to sell you the wheels and tires save you some coin

 

Thanks for the offer. I went with the US Mags Standards in silver. 225/60 on 15x8 on the fronts and 275/60 on 15x9 on the back. I think it looks pretty sharp. Before and after.



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Looks good.

Hang on to those original wheels. Steelies and hub caps are probably rare these days and may be valuable to someone doing a resto.

 

im sure the bath helped a little as well. it does look good

 

Much better, x2 on the steelies.

 

They are safely tucked away in the shop. One will have to be used for a spare for a little while.