TIRES & WHEELS SIZE ON A 58

[kevins58]

what is the biggest tire and wheel i can get on my 58 .i have heard alot
of answer and thought u guys could help.thank you for ur time

 

[Vette66AirCoupe]

I recently decided to put a set of Caragar SS on my '60 and wrestled with the same question. I had 215/15 tires on the original wheels and reused the tires on 15X6 Cragar's. I was afraid to go any wider on the wheels because even with the stock wheels the tire seemed close to the leaf spring in the back so any "reversing" of the wheels would put the tires even closer. For that reason I didn't even bother wrestling with the more cumbersome problem of clearance in the front. I just went with what I was sure would work. Frankly, I was scared to death that a wheel/tire combination that was too big might not become obvious until it resulted in a "fiberglas event". With all said and done I'm very happy with the look of the 15X6 wheels. They seem to be perfeect for the car to me.

 

[Diamondback Classics]

Yes, 215/70R15 on a 6" rim is most comfortable without endangering the body.

 

[kevins58]

thnak you

 

[IH2LOSE]

Yes, 215/70R15 on a 6" rim is most comfortable without endangering the body.

Welcome to our forum.I have a set of your tires on since 2000 and there holding up well.
Larry

 

[Diamondback Classics]

Thank you not only for the welcome, but for sporting Diamond Back Classics. I look forward to being part of the group. I am a certified vette nut and with the advent of the internet, many doors have opened for me to expand my friends and knowledge of the hobby. Glad to be here. Ron

 

[kevins58]

hello

Thank you not only for the welcome, but for sporting Diamond Back Classics. I look forward to being part of the group. I am a certified vette nut and with the advent of the internet, many doors have opened for me to expand my friends and knowledge of the hobby. Glad to be here. Ron

I KNOW U I JUST BOUGHT SOME TIRES OFF OF U IN KY

 

[firstgear]

anyone put 17" wheels on a 58-60? if so what size?