It took a lot more than I had thought to get new tires on my '72. I started out by picking the ones that I wanted, but quickly found out that there are very few tires that will fit. Everything performance is based on 16" or larger. Not much for 15" rims.
The old tires were 245/60/15 and they rubbed more than I liked (sharp parking lot turns on front and freeway dips on rear). I have 15x9.5" slotted mags, not the original 8" ralley wheels.
I ended up with some 235/60/16 Michelin Pilot's (high perfromance). They don't rub, look good and are a whole lot stickier then the old ones.
My other consideration would have been BFG TA's. they are only rated as Performance, but come in many sizes. I thought of going with 235 on front and 265 on rear. Pretty cool look, but not very practical.
Bottom line is, I am very happy with the Michelins.
Funny side note: Someone in another forum said to stay away from Michelins. French company and all, didn't support the war effort, blah, blah, blah.... I couldn't resist pointing out that Luis Chevrolet was French. I wonder if he has scrapped his vette and got into an nice Ford Pinto yet?
