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Old Sep 3, 2014 | 01:36 PM
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Will it fit?

Will a 225-60-16 tire with a 16x8 wheel fit the front of 1965 cutlass with stock suspension? Thanks for your help
Old Sep 3, 2014 | 01:55 PM
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I am running a 235/60/15 on the front of a heavily lowered '66 F-85 w/o any problems (similar overall height)
Old Sep 3, 2014 | 01:58 PM
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Doc Are you running an eight inch wheel? Never mind . I just saw in your list of items,that you are running a seven inch rim.

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Old Sep 3, 2014 | 02:29 PM
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...with a wider tire, should be a similar foot print depending on backspacing.
Old Sep 3, 2014 | 03:04 PM
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Just to run the numbers, a 225/70-14, which is a commonly used tire for these cars, is 26.40" nominal diameter. The 225/60-16 is 26.63" nominal diameter and the same width, so I'd say this will be fine, assuming a near zero offset on the wheels.
Old Sep 3, 2014 | 03:20 PM
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I am running a 215/50/17x8 wheel/tire and my tire hits my fender on a hard turn
It's a 65 cutlass 50 year old stick suspension still under it
Old Sep 3, 2014 | 04:03 PM
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Originally Posted by oldstata
I am running a 215/50/17x8 wheel/tire and my tire hits my fender on a hard turn
It's a 65 cutlass 50 year old stick suspension still under it
What's the offset on your wheels?
Old Sep 3, 2014 | 05:07 PM
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Joe I do not know the offset. The owner is trying to find specs as we speak. These wheels are used and came off a 96 S-10 Torque thrust16x8

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Old Sep 3, 2014 | 05:32 PM
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Originally Posted by joe_padavano
What's the offset on your wheels?
I am not sure I can measure them if you can tell me where to measure

When I bought the I could chose a 0-+6 if I remember correct and I did 0 in front and the +6 in there rear to get a deeper out side dish
Old Sep 3, 2014 | 05:46 PM
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Joe from the inside hub to the edge of the rim is 4 5/8

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Old Sep 3, 2014 | 05:50 PM
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