I need to replace the old Goodyear Eagle ST's that are on the car now. I'm currently running P255/70R15's(rear) and P225/70R15's(front) on what I understand as stock 'Vette 15inch rally's. The front passenger tires rubs a bit on hard cornering on the fender well. You guys think a P235/60R15 would help out my rubbing problems on the front? As it has a smaller diameter and only minimal tread width gains. What do you guys think? I'd like to stick with Goodyear's...unless there's a good reason not to.

The 255's fit fine out back. Of course I wouldn't mind a wider tire with the same diameter...but I can't find any Goodyears.

Any suggestions would be great.

If your wheels are 15X8's with a 4" BS, I dont think they will work up front. I had problems with the rear outer tire hitting the lower rear fender well on turn in. I went to 15X7 with 4.5" BS on my front. They fit perfect.

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I have 15x8 with 4" bs on my 69, running 235/60/15 and do not get any rub. I have rebuilt the front end though. I am going to get 15x8's with 4.5bs and that will help also.

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Jay 69 SS-350

Alright. Mike I'm having that exact problem just like you described it with my current combination.

How much backspacing does a stock 'Vette 15inch rim have? How much does it cost to have your rims reworked with more backspacing?

Dan, All the 15X8 Corvette rallys I have seen are 4" backspace. Cant't tell you how much for the work, but it might be cheaper to buy new wheels. I have them on the rear, but went to 15X7's up front. They have a 4.5" BS.

BTW, you might be able to fit 225/60/15's or 215/60/15's on your Vette wheels if youu really want to keep them. If you have an America's Tire or Discount Tire shop around your house, they will usually test fit without a problem.

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Mike,

How does your ralleys look with the smaller beauty ring on front, compared to the back?

Its much cheaper to buy new rims from summit.

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Jaybird,
When I got the 15X7's up front, I also bought a set of 4 trim rings for the 15X7 wheels.(that's how the repros were sold) The fronts didn't match the rears. Just for kicks I put the new trims rings on the Corvette rally's to see how they would look. I kept them on. The outer portion looks the same. The only difference is about 1/2" less ring inside the wheel. You really can't tell the difference, and it is nice having matching rings.

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