Re: [Chevelle-list] Back Tire Size - 66 Chevelle

[Clint Hooper]

Depending on the backspace,you can probably run a 255 on those 15x7's. Most Cragar SS wheels tend to come with insufficient backspace,though,so that's something you need to be aware of,Jim. Clint Hooper H&H Custom,owner 1969 El Camino protourer http://dalesplace.com/misc/friends/clint/clint_hooper.htm "You may find me dead one day in a ditch. But by God,you'll find me in a pile of brass." ----- Original Message ----- From: Jim Sullivan Anyone know how big a tire I can run on my '69 Malibu with 15 X 7 wheels.  I bought a set (4) of new, chrome, Cragar 5 spoke mags a few years ago knowing I wanted them on my car.  I didn't think (or know) at the time to order a larger wheel for the back.  I was thinking I would run  the Cragar's with new tires for driving around and save the rally wheel's with the F-series red line tires, for car shows or similar events.   Maybe I should put a pair of these up for sale and buy the 8" rims?? Any help suggestions are appreciated. Jim   ----- Original Message ----- From: Dave Corgill To: The Chevelle Mailing List Sent: Wednesday, May 24, 2006 12:19 PM Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] Back Tire Size - 66 Chevelle At 10:54 AM 5/24/2006, you wrote: I saved lots of posts, but I didn't find the answers there...   Clint or anyone, what would be the widest tire I can put on the back of my 66 using 15x8 wheels with a 4.5 inch backspacing?   Thanks,   Larry Shouse I think you might be able to go wider but I'm running P275/60 R-15's, with the same wheel & backspacing.