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stmay
Apr 8th, 05, 07:40 AM
Ok, I spend weeks researching all the archieves and measured everyting 3 times, but before I pull the trigger on ordering new wheels (Coddington Smoothies) and tires, I would like to have 1 final input from the Wheel/Tire gods (that would be you guys).

Does anybody see any problem with putting a 15 x7 x 3-3/4" bs and using a P215/65/15 on the front? Or should I go 15 x 6 x 3-5/8" bs to insure no rubbing on bumbs or turns?

On the back it would be 15 x 8 x 4-1/2" bs with P255/70/15. I'm pretty sure the back would be no problem at all, it's the front that has me concerned.

It's a 68 with discs in front and big block suspension (fairly stiff) all around. I want to stay with the retro-muscle car look of the late 60's and I think this tire combo fills out the wheel wells the best.

Thanks to all!!

67 Convertible
Apr 8th, 05, 08:37 AM
If it helps, I just put on new tires and wheels last week. 15x7 4 1/8 bs all around. 215-60-15's on front, 245-60-15 on rear. Works perfect, no rubbing even on the tightest turns. Cragar SS's and BFG T/A's

stmay
Apr 11th, 05, 07:07 AM
Thanks for your input, now I'm worried that the 3-3/4" b/s for the front might not be enough? I guess I should custom order them to get the 4-1/8" b/s. How wide is your front tire and what is the diameter? Thanks.