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TIRES FOR 72 VETTE

bobfil

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What is the biggest size rear tires that can be put on,I have 225/ 70 x15.
Would a 75 be taller tire?
 
I've got 255 60R15s on the back. I wouldn't go much bigger than that.

I also don't recommend anything bigger than 235 60R15s on the front. You'll get rubbing. . .

I think the 225 70s were stock or close to it. I'd stay away from anything taller unless you've got a good reason for it.
 
I just put 235 60R 15 BF radial TAs all the way around, looks great but if you like the rears being a little beefier, go w/ Erics recommendation.
TAs look awsome on C3s..
Jim
 
The reason I thought about going taller is that there is an added leaf spring which brings the car a little higher, so is the 70 higher than the 60.
 
Yes, a 70 is a taller tire than a 60.

If you've already made the car a bit taller with the spring, why go taller still with the tires? Or am I missing something?
 
I am looking to fill wheelwall space with the taller tire.
 
How would it go if I put 60s in front and 70s in back?

Also do you know where to buy tires online at reasonable price?
 
thanks Eric gotta go to bed, Im on east coast brother.
 
How would it go if I put 60s in front and 70s in back?

It would work, but to me it would look a little odd. But that's more a matter of taste.

That's not to say that you wouldn't alter the handling characteristics a little bit but somehow I doubt you're autocrossing this car anyway. ;)

Also do you know where to buy tires online at reasonable price?

I always go to Discount Tire/America's Tire company. They don't have an online arm to the best of my knowledge.
 

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