Width doesn't change the speedo reading,Bill.
Diameter does. Figure out what height your tires are now and when you change to
new tires,make sure they are within a 1/2" of the old ones.
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what about 14 inch rims on a 67? whats the widest
tire i can mount on a stock rim and not have to change my spedo
gear?
thanks oh wise ones!
Bill Bradley
67 Malibu
Edmond Oklahoma
----- Original Message -----
Sent: Wednesday, May 24, 2006 7:52
PM
Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] Back Tire
Size - 66 Chevelle
Wheel diameter doesn't really change the
backspace requirements. Wheel width does and tire width selection becomes
more important when you go up in diameter. For example,you can get by with a
275 tire on a 15x8 wheel but when you jump up to a 17 or larger,a 275 tire
would need at least a 9" width to work correctly because of the shorter
sidewall.
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Thanks Clint. 275's are what I decided on.
When I upgrade my wheels later, I'll consider 17's and I'll be asking once
again what I'll be able to fit.
Once again, thanks to everyone who
responded.
Larry Shouse
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I see people running 295's on a 15x8 but
that's squeezing the sidewalls in a little too much for me. 275's will
work fine on that wheel & backspace combo.
----- Original Message -----
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
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