That's what's on my '66..  15x8.5s w/4.5" backspacing,
275 60 tires.

Jim

--- Clint Hooper <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> My suggestion is to find some wheels with more
> backspacing. You really need around 4.5" to run a
> 265 or 275 tire without worrying about clearance
> problems.
> Clint Hooper
> H&H Custom,owner
> 1969 El Camino ProTourer
> 2001 H-D FLHR custom bagger
>
http://dalesplace.com/misc/friends/clint/clint_hooper.htm
>   ----- Original Message ----- 
>   From: kbennett 
> 
> 
>   I just got a set of 15x8.5 rims for the rear of my
> 71 chevelle. They have a 3.5" backspacing.
> 
>   I want to put some meaty tires in the rear. What
> size tires would fit nice with out rubbing. 
> 
>   I'm guessing a 265/60/15 or something around that
> size.
> 
>   SUGGESTIONS PLEASE  ;)
> 
>   Thanks,
>   Kyle

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