RE: [Chevelle-list] Tire sizes

[Brian Zack]

I have 235/75R15 on my ’70 and I have the front lowered about 1 �” in the front and I have the 15X8 chrome rally’s (but I don’t remember the backspace offhand) and these tires are just too tall and turning into driveways, I do have some tire rub on the fronts with the top of the inner fender well at the top bolt/fenderwell. Occasionally, I will see a very slight rub on the sidewall on the rears also. (but only occasionally). Also depending on what gears you have, that tall of a tire might hurt you. Right now, I only have 2.73’s and it kills my 60’ times. I do plan on going to around 26” – 26.5” tall tires when these wear out.     Brian Zack '70 Chevelle Malibu mailto:brianz@dpsabq.com � -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, February 23, 2004 8:11 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [Chevelle-list] Tire sizes   Hi everyone:  Most of us are probably using 60 series and 70 series size tires.  The radial redlines I want are made by Coker and come in the taller 75 series which also has less tread width.  Does anyone know what the largest is that will fit a 65 in front or will the taller tires give me clearance problems or what.  I'm currently running 235/60/15's all around with no problems up front and a little rub in the rear on good bumps with a later year 12 bolt.  I'll be getting new wheels with 1/2 in more backspace from the standard 4in.  I've been told that the 235/75/15 redlines may give me problems in front even though the tread is over 1/2 in less.  I could probably be safe and go with 205's on front and 225's on rear but I don't want to short my self.  the sales rep thinks the 235's may be OK on the rear.  He says they're not supposed to give technical advice.  I'm ready to spend a bunch of $$ and he's not allowed to give advice!!  Any other place to get radial redlines??   All comments and advice will be greatly appreciated.  BTW the wheels I like are the Weld Draglites.  I think they look good on a 65 and after 2 years of soul searching and dumping the rallyes, that's my decision.  Didn't have rallyes in 65 anyway.  Think out loud guys & girls and let me know something.  I've been on this list for a while and I know the answers are out there.   Thanks to all. P.S. Prices go up 2/24 but are being held 1 more day  for me so I can consult.  Thanks.  Phil G. 65 SS  MCC #36  ACES #555  TC #1766  VCCA  LGC