RE: [Chevelle-List] tire width, mail ordering tires, negotiate!
Also, another FYI about tire stores. Their prices aren't set in stone. They will usually negotiate a price with you, especially if you bring in a print out that you can buy "X" tire from "X" other place for "X" amount. This has been my experience with the local Discount Tire stores anyway (www.tires.com) YMMV Rodney. 71 Chevelle El Mirage, AZ -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Dave Studly Sent: Thursday, July 10, 2003 3:12 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: RE: [Chevelle-List] tire width, mail ordering tires I don't know what everyone else's experience has been, but I bought a set of Yokohama tires about 5 years ago for my Toyota MR2 from Tire Rack. After about 1600 miles, I had a belt shift/break and Tire Rack would do *nothing* for me. For me, mail ordering the tires and then having to locally source the mounting & balancing just didn't add up after having a problem, because then I had to pay for another mount & balance (plus wait for delivery of the new tire), whereas if the same thing happened with a local tire place, they'd probably throw in the mount & balance, plus no delay, and I would've expected a higher level of customer care for a tire that failed so soon. I know most people have had positive experiences with them, but just wanted to throw this out there... -Dave -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Mike Holleman Sent: Thursday, July 10, 2003 5:37 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [Chevelle-List] tire width John, You will want a 7" rim for a 235/60. 8" would be even better but mine are 7" and work real well. If you don't find a good local source, Summit has the BFG T/A radials for less than 70.00 each. They also have good info in their catalog about wheel and tire size combinations. Hope this helps. Mike - Original Message - From: "John Nasta" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Thursday, July 10, 2003 3:43 PM Subject: RE: [Chevelle-List] tire width > Thanks Mike, > > Will those fit on stock rims? I have aluminum slots on the car, which > is sort of an old-school look, so I think I will also go with the old > school look of raised white letters. I was just looking at the Dunlop > GT Qualifiers. I'll see if tire rack also carries the BFGs. > > Thanks, > John Nasta > > > > -Original Message- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Mike Holleman > Sent: Tuesday, July 08, 2003 9:46 PM > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Subject: Re: [Chevelle-List] tire width > > John, Put a little meat on your Elky. My 65 has 235/60/14's. I went > with BFG > radial T/A's. I have put about 12,000 hard miles on them and am highly > satisfied. RWL or not is a personal preference. I went with RWL and > Iike the > look. They are on the old standby, Cragar SS wheels. If I were > starting from > scratch I would go up to 15" wheels and tires. My disc front brakes > are a very close fit with the 14's. Mike Holleman > > > > - > To Unsubscribe please visit www.chevelles.net/list.html > To start a new topic, send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] - To Unsubscribe please visit www.chevelles.net/list.html To start a new topic, send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] - To Unsubscribe please visit www.chevelles.net/list.html To start a new topic, send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] - To Unsubscribe please visit www.chevelles.net/list.html To start a new topic, send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
RE: [Chevelle-List] tire width: BFGs
Another vote for BFG's here. I had Hoosiers before and didn't like them. This is my 2nd set of BFG Radial T/A's and I love them. Rodney. 71 Chevelle El Mirage, AZ -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Dave Studly Sent: Thursday, July 10, 2003 3:04 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: RE: [Chevelle-List] tire width: BFGs I'll second the vote for BFG Radial T/A's, especially if you like the RWL look. I have these tires on both my cars and have been very pleased. I'd buy another set without hesitation. -Dave -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of John Nasta Sent: Thursday, July 10, 2003 3:43 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: RE: [Chevelle-List] tire width Thanks Mike, Will those fit on stock rims? I have aluminum slots on the car, which is sort of an old-school look, so I think I will also go with the old school look of raised white letters. I was just looking at the Dunlop GT Qualifiers. I'll see if tire rack also carries the BFGs. Thanks, John Nasta -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Mike Holleman Sent: Tuesday, July 08, 2003 9:46 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [Chevelle-List] tire width John, Put a little meat on your Elky. My 65 has 235/60/14's. I went with BFG radial T/A's. I have put about 12,000 hard miles on them and am highly satisfied. RWL or not is a personal preference. I went with RWL and Iike the look. They are on the old standby, Cragar SS wheels. If I were starting from scratch I would go up to 15" wheels and tires. My disc front brakes are a very close fit with the 14's. Mike Holleman - To Unsubscribe please visit www.chevelles.net/list.html To start a new topic, send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] - To Unsubscribe please visit www.chevelles.net/list.html To start a new topic, send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] - To Unsubscribe please visit www.chevelles.net/list.html To start a new topic, send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
RE: [Chevelle-List] tire width, mail ordering tires
I don't know what everyone else's experience has been, but I bought a set of Yokohama tires about 5 years ago for my Toyota MR2 from Tire Rack. After about 1600 miles, I had a belt shift/break and Tire Rack would do *nothing* for me. For me, mail ordering the tires and then having to locally source the mounting & balancing just didn't add up after having a problem, because then I had to pay for another mount & balance (plus wait for delivery of the new tire), whereas if the same thing happened with a local tire place, they'd probably throw in the mount & balance, plus no delay, and I would've expected a higher level of customer care for a tire that failed so soon. I know most people have had positive experiences with them, but just wanted to throw this out there... -Dave -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Mike Holleman Sent: Thursday, July 10, 2003 5:37 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [Chevelle-List] tire width John, You will want a 7" rim for a 235/60. 8" would be even better but mine are 7" and work real well. If you don't find a good local source, Summit has the BFG T/A radials for less than 70.00 each. They also have good info in their catalog about wheel and tire size combinations. Hope this helps. Mike - Original Message - From: "John Nasta" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Thursday, July 10, 2003 3:43 PM Subject: RE: [Chevelle-List] tire width > Thanks Mike, > > Will those fit on stock rims? I have aluminum slots on the car, which is > sort of an old-school look, so I think I will also go with the old school > look of raised white letters. I was just looking at the Dunlop GT > Qualifiers. I'll see if tire rack also carries the BFGs. > > Thanks, > John Nasta > > > > -Original Message- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Mike Holleman > Sent: Tuesday, July 08, 2003 9:46 PM > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Subject: Re: [Chevelle-List] tire width > > John, Put a little meat on your Elky. My 65 has 235/60/14's. I went with BFG > radial T/A's. I have put about 12,000 hard miles on them and am highly > satisfied. RWL or not is a personal preference. I went with RWL and Iike the > look. They are on the old standby, Cragar SS wheels. If I were starting from > scratch I would go up to 15" wheels and tires. My disc front brakes are a > very close fit with the 14's. > Mike Holleman > > > > - > To Unsubscribe please visit www.chevelles.net/list.html > To start a new topic, send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] - To Unsubscribe please visit www.chevelles.net/list.html To start a new topic, send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] - To Unsubscribe please visit www.chevelles.net/list.html To start a new topic, send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
RE: [Chevelle-List] tire width: BFGs
I'll second the vote for BFG Radial T/A's, especially if you like the RWL look. I have these tires on both my cars and have been very pleased. I'd buy another set without hesitation. -Dave -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of John Nasta Sent: Thursday, July 10, 2003 3:43 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: RE: [Chevelle-List] tire width Thanks Mike, Will those fit on stock rims? I have aluminum slots on the car, which is sort of an old-school look, so I think I will also go with the old school look of raised white letters. I was just looking at the Dunlop GT Qualifiers. I'll see if tire rack also carries the BFGs. Thanks, John Nasta -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Mike Holleman Sent: Tuesday, July 08, 2003 9:46 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [Chevelle-List] tire width John, Put a little meat on your Elky. My 65 has 235/60/14's. I went with BFG radial T/A's. I have put about 12,000 hard miles on them and am highly satisfied. RWL or not is a personal preference. I went with RWL and Iike the look. They are on the old standby, Cragar SS wheels. If I were starting from scratch I would go up to 15" wheels and tires. My disc front brakes are a very close fit with the 14's. Mike Holleman - To Unsubscribe please visit www.chevelles.net/list.html To start a new topic, send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] - To Unsubscribe please visit www.chevelles.net/list.html To start a new topic, send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [Chevelle-List] tire width
John, You will want a 7" rim for a 235/60. 8" would be even better but mine are 7" and work real well. If you don't find a good local source, Summit has the BFG T/A radials for less than 70.00 each. They also have good info in their catalog about wheel and tire size combinations. Hope this helps. Mike - Original Message - From: "John Nasta" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Thursday, July 10, 2003 3:43 PM Subject: RE: [Chevelle-List] tire width > Thanks Mike, > > Will those fit on stock rims? I have aluminum slots on the car, which is > sort of an old-school look, so I think I will also go with the old school > look of raised white letters. I was just looking at the Dunlop GT > Qualifiers. I'll see if tire rack also carries the BFGs. > > Thanks, > John Nasta > > > > -Original Message- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Mike Holleman > Sent: Tuesday, July 08, 2003 9:46 PM > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Subject: Re: [Chevelle-List] tire width > > John, Put a little meat on your Elky. My 65 has 235/60/14's. I went with BFG > radial T/A's. I have put about 12,000 hard miles on them and am highly > satisfied. RWL or not is a personal preference. I went with RWL and Iike the > look. They are on the old standby, Cragar SS wheels. If I were starting from > scratch I would go up to 15" wheels and tires. My disc front brakes are a > very close fit with the 14's. > Mike Holleman > > > > - > To Unsubscribe please visit www.chevelles.net/list.html > To start a new topic, send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] - To Unsubscribe please visit www.chevelles.net/list.html To start a new topic, send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
RE: [Chevelle-List] tire width
Likely it is a 6 inch wheel then. If you have a big caliper, you can measure the outside of the rin and subtract 1 inch. This is usually accurate for aluminum wheels. Brad > -Original Message- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Subject: RE: [Chevelle-List] tire width > > I'm actually not sure about the width of the wheels. I went ahead and > ordered the 215/70-14s to be safe. Right now I have > 195/75-14s on there, > which is the stock tire size. > > John Nasta > > -Original Message- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Subject: RE: [Chevelle-List] tire width > > John, > > What is the width of the wheels you have? You can squeeze > 235/60 onto a > 6 inch wheel, but it will look a bit funny. 7 inches would > be fine for > a 235/60 tire. As you found, Tire Rack has some great > comparison tools. > > Brad Waller ([EMAIL PROTECTED]) > '66 Corvette | 327/dead | 4-speed | Wilwood Brakes | 245/45/16 BFGs > '67 Chevelle | ex-SS396 | 355/700R4 | '79 F-Body Brakes > > > -Original Message- > > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of John Nasta > > Sent: Thursday, July 10, 2003 12:43 PM > > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > Subject: RE: [Chevelle-List] tire width > > > > > > Thanks Mike, > > > > Will those fit on stock rims? I have aluminum slots on the > > car, which is > > sort of an old-school look, so I think I will also go with > > the old school > > look of raised white letters. I was just looking at the Dunlop GT > > Qualifiers. I'll see if tire rack also carries the BFGs. > > > > Thanks, > > John Nasta > > > > > > > > -Original Message- > > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Mike Holleman > > Sent: Tuesday, July 08, 2003 9:46 PM > > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > Subject: Re: [Chevelle-List] tire width > > > > John, Put a little meat on your Elky. My 65 has 235/60/14's. > > I went with BFG > > radial T/A's. I have put about 12,000 hard miles on them > and am highly > > satisfied. RWL or not is a personal preference. I went with > > RWL and Iike the > > look. They are on the old standby, Cragar SS wheels. If I > > were starting from > > scratch I would go up to 15" wheels and tires. My disc front > > brakes are a > > very close fit with the 14's. > > Mike Holleman > > > > > > > > - > > To Unsubscribe please visit www.chevelles.net/list.html > > To start a new topic, send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > > > > > - > To Unsubscribe please visit www.chevelles.net/list.html > To start a new topic, send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > > - > To Unsubscribe please visit www.chevelles.net/list.html > To start a new topic, send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > - To Unsubscribe please visit www.chevelles.net/list.html To start a new topic, send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
RE: [Chevelle-List] tire width
I'm actually not sure about the width of the wheels. I went ahead and ordered the 215/70-14s to be safe. Right now I have 195/75-14s on there, which is the stock tire size. John Nasta -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Brad Waller Sent: Thursday, July 10, 2003 4:51 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: RE: [Chevelle-List] tire width John, What is the width of the wheels you have? You can squeeze 235/60 onto a 6 inch wheel, but it will look a bit funny. 7 inches would be fine for a 235/60 tire. As you found, Tire Rack has some great comparison tools. Brad Waller ([EMAIL PROTECTED]) '66 Corvette | 327/dead | 4-speed | Wilwood Brakes | 245/45/16 BFGs '67 Chevelle | ex-SS396 | 355/700R4 | '79 F-Body Brakes > -Original Message- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of John Nasta > Sent: Thursday, July 10, 2003 12:43 PM > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Subject: RE: [Chevelle-List] tire width > > > Thanks Mike, > > Will those fit on stock rims? I have aluminum slots on the > car, which is > sort of an old-school look, so I think I will also go with > the old school > look of raised white letters. I was just looking at the Dunlop GT > Qualifiers. I'll see if tire rack also carries the BFGs. > > Thanks, > John Nasta > > > > -Original Message- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Mike Holleman > Sent: Tuesday, July 08, 2003 9:46 PM > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Subject: Re: [Chevelle-List] tire width > > John, Put a little meat on your Elky. My 65 has 235/60/14's. > I went with BFG > radial T/A's. I have put about 12,000 hard miles on them and am highly > satisfied. RWL or not is a personal preference. I went with > RWL and Iike the > look. They are on the old standby, Cragar SS wheels. If I > were starting from > scratch I would go up to 15" wheels and tires. My disc front > brakes are a > very close fit with the 14's. > Mike Holleman > > > > - > To Unsubscribe please visit www.chevelles.net/list.html > To start a new topic, send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > - To Unsubscribe please visit www.chevelles.net/list.html To start a new topic, send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] - To Unsubscribe please visit www.chevelles.net/list.html To start a new topic, send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
RE: [Chevelle-List] tire width
John, What is the width of the wheels you have? You can squeeze 235/60 onto a 6 inch wheel, but it will look a bit funny. 7 inches would be fine for a 235/60 tire. As you found, Tire Rack has some great comparison tools. Brad Waller ([EMAIL PROTECTED]) '66 Corvette | 327/dead | 4-speed | Wilwood Brakes | 245/45/16 BFGs '67 Chevelle | ex-SS396 | 355/700R4 | '79 F-Body Brakes > -Original Message- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of John Nasta > Sent: Thursday, July 10, 2003 12:43 PM > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Subject: RE: [Chevelle-List] tire width > > > Thanks Mike, > > Will those fit on stock rims? I have aluminum slots on the > car, which is > sort of an old-school look, so I think I will also go with > the old school > look of raised white letters. I was just looking at the Dunlop GT > Qualifiers. I'll see if tire rack also carries the BFGs. > > Thanks, > John Nasta > > > > -Original Message- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Mike Holleman > Sent: Tuesday, July 08, 2003 9:46 PM > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Subject: Re: [Chevelle-List] tire width > > John, Put a little meat on your Elky. My 65 has 235/60/14's. > I went with BFG > radial T/A's. I have put about 12,000 hard miles on them and am highly > satisfied. RWL or not is a personal preference. I went with > RWL and Iike the > look. They are on the old standby, Cragar SS wheels. If I > were starting from > scratch I would go up to 15" wheels and tires. My disc front > brakes are a > very close fit with the 14's. > Mike Holleman > > > > - > To Unsubscribe please visit www.chevelles.net/list.html > To start a new topic, send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > - To Unsubscribe please visit www.chevelles.net/list.html To start a new topic, send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
RE: [Chevelle-List] tire width
I have aluminum slots on the car, which is sort of an old-school look... Heh hehdoes anybody make good looking aluminum slots anymore? Hoss - To Unsubscribe please visit www.chevelles.net/list.html To start a new topic, send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] ___ This message, including any attachments, may contain information that is confidential and proprietary information of Advanced Energy Industries, Inc. The dissemination, distribution, use or copying of this message or any of its attachments is strictly prohibited without the express written consent of Advanced Energy Industries, Inc. - To Unsubscribe please visit www.chevelles.net/list.html To start a new topic, send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
RE: [Chevelle-List] tire width
Thanks Mike, Will those fit on stock rims? I have aluminum slots on the car, which is sort of an old-school look, so I think I will also go with the old school look of raised white letters. I was just looking at the Dunlop GT Qualifiers. I'll see if tire rack also carries the BFGs. Thanks, John Nasta -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Mike Holleman Sent: Tuesday, July 08, 2003 9:46 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [Chevelle-List] tire width John, Put a little meat on your Elky. My 65 has 235/60/14's. I went with BFG radial T/A's. I have put about 12,000 hard miles on them and am highly satisfied. RWL or not is a personal preference. I went with RWL and Iike the look. They are on the old standby, Cragar SS wheels. If I were starting from scratch I would go up to 15" wheels and tires. My disc front brakes are a very close fit with the 14's. Mike Holleman - To Unsubscribe please visit www.chevelles.net/list.html To start a new topic, send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [Chevelle-List] tire width
I love the way Dale's car looks with the 17's. when I un-lower the Impala, that's the kinda look I'm going to go for! Dan McIntosh Pavement Scraping 1964 Impala SS http://www.lowriderimpala.com - Original Message - From: "Mike Holleman" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Tuesday, July 08, 2003 9:45 PM Subject: Re: [Chevelle-List] tire width > John, Put a little meat on your Elky. My 65 has 235/60/14's. I went with BFG > radial T/A's. I have put about 12,000 hard miles on them and am highly > satisfied. RWL or not is a personal preference. I went with RWL and Iike the > look. They are on the old standby, Cragar SS wheels. If I were starting from > scratch I would go up to 15" wheels and tires. My disc front brakes are a > very close fit with the 14's. > Mike Holleman > - Original Message - > From: "John Nasta" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: "Chevelle List" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Sent: Tuesday, July 08, 2003 2:12 PM > Subject: [Chevelle-List] tire width > > > > Also, hwo about some thought on tire width? In the past I used to run with > > 70s because I liked the slightly fatter look. Any reasons not to? The > stock > > tire size is 195/75-14, so I was thinking about going with 195/70-14s. I > > need to get these puppies ordered. > > > > Thanks, > > John Nasta > > > > > > > > > > > > - > > To Unsubscribe please visit www.chevelles.net/list.html > > To start a new topic, send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > > - > To Unsubscribe please visit www.chevelles.net/list.html > To start a new topic, send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] - To Unsubscribe please visit www.chevelles.net/list.html To start a new topic, send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [Chevelle-List] tire width
John, Put a little meat on your Elky. My 65 has 235/60/14's. I went with BFG radial T/A's. I have put about 12,000 hard miles on them and am highly satisfied. RWL or not is a personal preference. I went with RWL and Iike the look. They are on the old standby, Cragar SS wheels. If I were starting from scratch I would go up to 15" wheels and tires. My disc front brakes are a very close fit with the 14's. Mike Holleman - Original Message - From: "John Nasta" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Chevelle List" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Tuesday, July 08, 2003 2:12 PM Subject: [Chevelle-List] tire width > Also, hwo about some thought on tire width? In the past I used to run with > 70s because I liked the slightly fatter look. Any reasons not to? The stock > tire size is 195/75-14, so I was thinking about going with 195/70-14s. I > need to get these puppies ordered. > > Thanks, > John Nasta > > > > > > - > To Unsubscribe please visit www.chevelles.net/list.html > To start a new topic, send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] - To Unsubscribe please visit www.chevelles.net/list.html To start a new topic, send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [Chevelle-List] tire width
John this is a link to a site that you can put different size tires/rims together and see the difference. Just something to look at. http://www.miata.net/garage/tirecalc.html - Original Message - From: "John Nasta" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Tuesday, July 08, 2003 3:26 PM Subject: RE: [Chevelle-List] tire width > I guess I'm all whacked out. It used to be (I think) that 70s were wider > than your run-of the-mill 75s or 78s, and 60s were wider than that. No? Now > I'm lost. So, what tire size do I want anyway? > > John Nasta > > > > -Original Message- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Dave Studly > Sent: Tuesday, July 08, 2003 3:12 PM > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Subject: RE: [Chevelle-List] tire width > > I don't know the "old school" tire sizes, but for 195-70-14, the "70" in the > modern tire size has nothing to do with width. > > For your example, 195-75-14 > > 195 = section width, in millimeters. This is really the width designation. > A 205 is wider than 195, but narrower than a 215. > > 75 = section height. This is the height of the sidewall, expressed as a > percentage of the section width. In this case, our section height is 75% of > our width, 195. (which computes to 195 x .75 = 146.5mm section height) > > 14 = Rim Diameter. > > Actually, the sizes are usually published as such: P195/75HR14 > P= Passenger car > > H = Speed rating. There are 5 or 6 speed ratings. I believe H is good for > up to 112 MPH or something like that. Some of the ratings are H S, V & Z. > Z-rated, the highest, are rated for over 150 MPH. > > R = Radial construction > > Going from a 195-75-14 to a 195-70-14 will NOT result in a wider tire, just > one with a slightly shorter sidewall (and therefore slightly smaller overall > diameter). To get a wider tire, move up to a 205, 215, or 225. You'll also > probably end up with a 65 or 60-series tire to keep the overall diameter > from getting too tall. It's not the most intuitive system in the world,. > There are lots of tirw size calculators on the net which will let you > plug-in a tire size and spit out an overall height in inches. > > When trying to come up with nearly-stock diameter tires for my '72 Camino, I > ended up using 235-60-15 tires. > > Hope this helps.. > > -Dave > > > -Original Message- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of John Nasta > Sent: Tuesday, July 08, 2003 2:12 PM > To: Chevelle List > Subject: [Chevelle-List] tire width > > Also, hwo about some thought on tire width? In the past I used to run with > 70s because I liked the slightly fatter look. Any reasons not to? The stock > tire size is 195/75-14, so I was thinking about going with 195/70-14s. I > need to get these puppies ordered. > > Thanks, > John Nasta > > > > > > - > To Unsubscribe please visit www.chevelles.net/list.html > To start a new topic, send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > > - > To Unsubscribe please visit www.chevelles.net/list.html > To start a new topic, send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > > - > To Unsubscribe please visit www.chevelles.net/list.html > To start a new topic, send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.498 / Virus Database: 297 - Release Date: 7/8/03 - To Unsubscribe please visit www.chevelles.net/list.html To start a new topic, send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
RE: [Chevelle-List] tire width
Thanks Tom. I want to keep the same size all around. I currently have aftermarket aluminum slot wheels on it and right now the plan is to keep them as long as they clean up ok. I guess I should see how the rims turn out before ordering the tires. John Nasta -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, July 08, 2003 4:35 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [Chevelle-List] tire width 215 70 14 is a good size to run with if you want to keep the currect rims. 235 60 14 will fill it out a little more but you will need a at least a 7" wide rim. I personally would dump the 14's and upgrade to a 15 x 7 inch rim all around. Now depending on what you want (all 4 tires the same, or 1 size on the front, 1 on the back for a slightly raked look) is up to you. Tom - To Unsubscribe please visit www.chevelles.net/list.html To start a new topic, send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] - To Unsubscribe please visit www.chevelles.net/list.html To start a new topic, send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [Chevelle-List] tire width
215 70 14 is a good size to run with if you want to keep the currect rims. 235 60 14 will fill it out a little more but you will need a at least a 7" wide rim. I personally would dump the 14's and upgrade to a 15 x 7 inch rim all around. Now depending on what you want (all 4 tires the same, or 1 size on the front, 1 on the back for a slightly raked look) is up to you. Tom - To Unsubscribe please visit www.chevelles.net/list.html To start a new topic, send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
RE: [Chevelle-List] tire width
I guess I'm all whacked out. It used to be (I think) that 70s were wider than your run-of the-mill 75s or 78s, and 60s were wider than that. No? Now I'm lost. So, what tire size do I want anyway? John Nasta -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Dave Studly Sent: Tuesday, July 08, 2003 3:12 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: RE: [Chevelle-List] tire width I don't know the "old school" tire sizes, but for 195-70-14, the "70" in the modern tire size has nothing to do with width. For your example, 195-75-14 195 = section width, in millimeters. This is really the width designation. A 205 is wider than 195, but narrower than a 215. 75 = section height. This is the height of the sidewall, expressed as a percentage of the section width. In this case, our section height is 75% of our width, 195. (which computes to 195 x .75 = 146.5mm section height) 14 = Rim Diameter. Actually, the sizes are usually published as such: P195/75HR14 P= Passenger car H = Speed rating. There are 5 or 6 speed ratings. I believe H is good for up to 112 MPH or something like that. Some of the ratings are H S, V & Z. Z-rated, the highest, are rated for over 150 MPH. R = Radial construction Going from a 195-75-14 to a 195-70-14 will NOT result in a wider tire, just one with a slightly shorter sidewall (and therefore slightly smaller overall diameter). To get a wider tire, move up to a 205, 215, or 225. You'll also probably end up with a 65 or 60-series tire to keep the overall diameter from getting too tall. It's not the most intuitive system in the world,. There are lots of tirw size calculators on the net which will let you plug-in a tire size and spit out an overall height in inches. When trying to come up with nearly-stock diameter tires for my '72 Camino, I ended up using 235-60-15 tires. Hope this helps.. -Dave -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of John Nasta Sent: Tuesday, July 08, 2003 2:12 PM To: Chevelle List Subject: [Chevelle-List] tire width Also, hwo about some thought on tire width? In the past I used to run with 70s because I liked the slightly fatter look. Any reasons not to? The stock tire size is 195/75-14, so I was thinking about going with 195/70-14s. I need to get these puppies ordered. Thanks, John Nasta - To Unsubscribe please visit www.chevelles.net/list.html To start a new topic, send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] - To Unsubscribe please visit www.chevelles.net/list.html To start a new topic, send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] - To Unsubscribe please visit www.chevelles.net/list.html To start a new topic, send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [Chevelle-List] tire width
Oh man, aren't those really small? I used to run 225/70 15s, and they fill the wheel well nicely. I tried on 3 sets for my front tires before I found the right size. I can get the size to you tonight if you want? They are 205/70 15s ( I think). I wanted a skinnier wheel, but still need to fill up the wheel well. Quoting John Nasta <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>: > Also, hwo about some thought on tire width? In the past I used to run > with > 70s because I liked the slightly fatter look. Any reasons not to? The > stock > tire size is 195/75-14, so I was thinking about going with > 195/70-14s. I > need to get these puppies ordered. > > Thanks, > John Nasta > > > > > > - > To Unsubscribe please visit www.chevelles.net/list.html > To start a new topic, send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > - To Unsubscribe please visit www.chevelles.net/list.html To start a new topic, send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
RE: [Chevelle-List] tire width
I don't know the "old school" tire sizes, but for 195-70-14, the "70" in the modern tire size has nothing to do with width. For your example, 195-75-14 195 = section width, in millimeters. This is really the width designation. A 205 is wider than 195, but narrower than a 215. 75 = section height. This is the height of the sidewall, expressed as a percentage of the section width. In this case, our section height is 75% of our width, 195. (which computes to 195 x .75 = 146.5mm section height) 14 = Rim Diameter. Actually, the sizes are usually published as such: P195/75HR14 P= Passenger car H = Speed rating. There are 5 or 6 speed ratings. I believe H is good for up to 112 MPH or something like that. Some of the ratings are H S, V & Z. Z-rated, the highest, are rated for over 150 MPH. R = Radial construction Going from a 195-75-14 to a 195-70-14 will NOT result in a wider tire, just one with a slightly shorter sidewall (and therefore slightly smaller overall diameter). To get a wider tire, move up to a 205, 215, or 225. You'll also probably end up with a 65 or 60-series tire to keep the overall diameter from getting too tall. It's not the most intuitive system in the world,. There are lots of tirw size calculators on the net which will let you plug-in a tire size and spit out an overall height in inches. When trying to come up with nearly-stock diameter tires for my '72 Camino, I ended up using 235-60-15 tires. Hope this helps.. -Dave -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of John Nasta Sent: Tuesday, July 08, 2003 2:12 PM To: Chevelle List Subject: [Chevelle-List] tire width Also, hwo about some thought on tire width? In the past I used to run with 70s because I liked the slightly fatter look. Any reasons not to? The stock tire size is 195/75-14, so I was thinking about going with 195/70-14s. I need to get these puppies ordered. Thanks, John Nasta - To Unsubscribe please visit www.chevelles.net/list.html To start a new topic, send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] - To Unsubscribe please visit www.chevelles.net/list.html To start a new topic, send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[Chevelle-List] tire width
Also, hwo about some thought on tire width? In the past I used to run with 70s because I liked the slightly fatter look. Any reasons not to? The stock tire size is 195/75-14, so I was thinking about going with 195/70-14s. I need to get these puppies ordered. Thanks, John Nasta - To Unsubscribe please visit www.chevelles.net/list.html To start a new topic, send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
