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Thanks Tom and Dale. I didn't find what I wanted at Firestone's site (may have just missed it). This is helpful: http://www.turbinecar.com/tires.htm -- I would rather live my life as if there is a God, and die to find out there isn't, Than live my life as if there isn't, And die to find out there is. -Blaise Pascal Check out my webpage at http://www.ProStreetCar.com TREMEC Distributor at http://www.5speedTransmissions.com Team Chevelle member #1778 (Gold), ACES member #1377 Hoosier State Chevelle Assoc (http://www.IndianaChevelles.com) #6 [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Any of this info can be obtained from Firestone's website also. It has a complete chart with recommended rim sizes and all. Tom Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.408 / Virus Database: 268.13.4/477 - Release Date: 10/16/2006 Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.408 / Virus Database: 268.13.4/480 - Release Date: 10/17/2006
Re: [Chevelle-list] Tire size?
Any of this info can be obtained from Firestone's website also. It has a complete chart with recommended rim sizes and all. Tom
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I have an old BFG tire information chart at http://www.chevellestuff.com/tech/tire_information.htm showing the following on a 15-inch wheel: 195x70 - 25.7 195x75 - 26.5 205x70 - 26.1 215x65 - 26.0 225x60 - 25.6 225x65 - 26.5 Other mfgs tires may vary but that should get you close. Dale McIntosh 1967 Chevelle Reference CD ACES #1709/TC GOLD #92 -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Michael Pell Sent: Tuesday, October 17, 2006 7:05 PM To: ChevelleList Subject: [Chevelle-list] Tire size? What would be a possible range of tire sizes for a 15" rim and a 6" wide tire. I have no idea of the height, but a 26" or so would be in the ballpark. I'm guessing around a 180/70 R15 ??? Thanks Mike -- -- I would rather live my life as if there is a God, and die to find out there isn't, Than live my life as if there isn't, And die to find out there is. -Blaise Pascal Check out my webpage at http://www.ProStreetCar.com TREMEC Distributor at http://www.5speedTransmissions.com Team Chevelle member #1778 (Gold), ACES member #1377 Hoosier State Chevelle Assoc (http://www.IndianaChevelles.com) #6 -- Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.408 / Virus Database: 268.13.4/477 - Release Date: 10/16/2006
[Chevelle-list] Tire size?
What would be a possible range of tire sizes for a 15" rim and a 6" wide tire. I have no idea of the height, but a 26" or so would be in the ballpark. I'm guessing around a 180/70 R15 ??? Thanks Mike -- -- I would rather live my life as if there is a God, and die to find out there isn't, Than live my life as if there isn't, And die to find out there is. -Blaise Pascal Check out my webpage at http://www.ProStreetCar.com TREMEC Distributor at http://www.5speedTransmissions.com Team Chevelle member #1778 (Gold), ACES member #1377 Hoosier State Chevelle Assoc (http://www.IndianaChevelles.com) #6 -- Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.408 / Virus Database: 268.13.4/477 - Release Date: 10/16/2006
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OK guys, I'm asking about tire size on original SS wheels. How big of a tire will fit on them? Thanks, Mark ___ Chevelle-list mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://chevelles.net/mailman/listinfo/chevelle-list_chevelles.net
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When you are talking about 15s and 17s, that refers to the wheels rather than the tires. You can presumably have a 17 inch wheel with a low-profile tire that doesn't take up any more space than a 14 inch wheel with a higher profile tire. John Nasta -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Diane Peppin Sent: Monday, July 28, 2003 7:36 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: RE: [Chevelle-list] Tire size ? Mark; I'm no expert, but I just replaced my drums to discs and was told I could easily go to 15's which I did. I understand if the upper control arm was changed to tubular its possible to go to 17's. I think CHP (chevy high performance) did an article on it. Anyone else know? :-Diane ___ Chevelle-list mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://chevelles.net/mailman/listinfo/chevelle-list_chevelles.net ___ Chevelle-list mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://chevelles.net/mailman/listinfo/chevelle-list_chevelles.net
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Mark; I'm no expert, but I just replaced my drums to discs and was told I could easily go to 15's which I did. I understand if the upper control arm was changed to tubular its possible to go to 17's. I think CHP (chevy high performance) did an article on it. Anyone else know? :-Diane ___ Chevelle-list mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://chevelles.net/mailman/listinfo/chevelle-list_chevelles.net
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What is the biggest tire that will fit on SS wheels on a 1971 Chevelle and still clear the front wheel well, if you know what I mean? Thanks, Mark ___ Chevelle-list mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://chevelles.net/mailman/listinfo/chevelle-list_chevelles.net
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You need to give us a little more info,Ken. A lot depends on the wheel's backspacing and the car's ride height. Depending on those factors,you could probably run a 265 front and 275 rear. Clint HooperLT5 Registry DirectorWichita Falls,Tx(940) 855-6636'91 ZR-1 Callaway AerobodyTX TAGS: USA ZR1http://www.LT5Registry.net/'69 El Camino Pro Street - Original Message - From: Ken Swimkosky Have a question. What size tires can I run on 15x8 rally’s on a 69 Chevelle without turn rub or other clearance problems?? Ken 69 Malibu
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Any suggestions for a 67 with the 15x8 wheels? - To Unsubscribe please visit www.chevelles.net/list.html To start a new topic, send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
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275 60 15 or 255 60 15 on the back, and probably 235 60 15 on the front. Those are the widest ones In think you can run in the front. I have 275 60 15 on the rear of my 70 and 215 65 15 on the front. On my 69 I have 255 60 15 rear and 215 65 15 front. My 69 has 15 x 7 rallys all around while my 70 has 15 x 8 Cragar SST on the rear and 15 x 7 onthe front. your offset also comes into play when selecting tire sizes. I have a 69 Cutlass S that has 15 x 8 all around and I believe the tire size is 235 70 15 all around and it has no clearance issues. I'll double check when I get home tonight. Tom - To Unsubscribe please visit www.chevelles.net/list.html To start a new topic, send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
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Have a question. What size tires can I run on 15x8 rally’s on a 69 Chevelle without turn rub or other clearance problems?? Ken 69 Malibu
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Replies to this message are sent to The Chevelle Mailing List >Probably so he can say he gets rubber in second and third. Those itsy >bitsy >tires will smoke like... a lot. >Jason Don't you mean first? |:'} Josh _ Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com/intl.asp - To Unsubscribe please visit www.chevelles.net/list.html To start a new topic, send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
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My 2 cents --- Just keep in mind that with this "dangerous" combination of low profile tires on large diameter wheels (I'm not talking about the insane 20-23" diameter wheels, just 17" diameter), steering response and, therefore, accident avoidance and safety of the occupants is greatly improved. Only in the hands of a seasoned driver would any such gains be a positive...any other drivers would likely not be able to realize any gain...instead it would make it easier for the car to get out of hand. That was the original reason for the lower profile tires. The ones I speak of are in the ridiculous category...17" with just an inch or so of sidewall spells trouble on rough roads at any speed (maybe that's why the cars go so slow here!) The Hannas 2 Elks Ranch
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In a message dated 8/27/01 8:30:55 PM Pacific Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Now that takes the cake! Wonder if it was on purpose!?!?! Probably so he can say he gets rubber in second and third. Those itsy bitsy tires will smoke like... a lot. Jason
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Replies to this message are sent to The Chevelle Mailing List speaking of space saver donuts, i did a burnout with one til it exploded. They make a real high pitch squeal and loud baboom. Sorry, but I had to do it at least once with one of those. Tom - To Unsubscribe please visit www.chevelles.net/list.html To start a new topic, send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
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Kelly: the best one I've seen was an import driving on four (get this) spare saver tires! lol, i damn near hit a parked car when i saw it and had to go around the block to confirm. Now that takes the cake! Wonder if it was on purpose!?!?! It seems that young drivers are getting strangermuch stranger than I was at that young age. The Hannas 2 Elks Ranch
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My 2 cents --- Just keep in mind that with this "dangerous" combination of low profile tires on large diameter wheels (I'm not talking about the insane 20-23" diameter wheels, just 17" diameter), steering response and, therefore, accident avoidance and safety of the occupants is greatly improved. That was the original reason for the lower profile tires. I have to agree with you guys about one thing; there's nothing I hate more than an econo-car running around with 13"x10" gold spoke wheels and 7" tires that don't even come close to fitting the wheels. Galen - Original Message - From: Kelly Hanna To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, August 27, 2001 7:01 AM Subject: Re: [Chevelle-List] : tire size for 67 Chevelle SS=original question They have real low aspect ratios (narrow side walls). I have observed the "bicycle wheels" crowd lately growing in numbers. They get the largest wheel diameter that will fit and put the lowest aspect ratio tire on them. Not only does this look really weird, but seems to me it can be very dangerous. Personally, I'd never put low aspect ratio tires on a street cara pothole can destroy a very expensive wheel with no protection from the tire (no sidewall) in a heartbeat. I cringe when I see this look on the older carsjust ruins the lines of the car. I've cancelled subs to car mags because they seem to have jumped on this bandwagon. The only positive thing I can say about this combo is that it does look a little better than the 13" wide 13" tall tires I've seen on cars sticking way out of the wheel wells (another dangerous combo...) The Hannas2 Elks Ranch
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I really haven't seen any of the bicyle wheel cars recently but the "13" stick out of the fender" fender cars are all over around here. I think that it is the ugliest thing I've ever seen! A few of the cars I've seen are actually quite sharp looking except they ruin it with that stupid wheel/tire combo! Don I have observed the "bicycle wheels" crowd lately growing in numbers. They get the largest wheel diameter that will fit and put the lowest aspect ratio tire on them. Not only does this look really weird, but seems to me it can be very dangerous. Personally, I'd never put low aspect ratio tires on a street cara pothole can destroy a very expensive wheel with no protection from the tire (no sidewall) in a heartbeat. I cringe when I see this look on the older carsjust ruins the lines of the car. I've cancelled subs to car mags because they seem to have jumped on this bandwagon. The only positive thing I can say about this combo is that it does look a little better than the 13" wide 13" tall tires I've seen on cars sticking way out of the wheel wells (another dangerous combo...) The Hannas2 Elks Ranch
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mark: yeah it was pretty funny. in fact I'm rolling on the floor right now. i had forgot all about it. larry
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Kelly: the best one I've seen was an import driving on four (get this) spare saver tires! lol, i damn near hit a parked car when i saw it and had to go around the block to confirm. larry
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Larry, I bet that was a scream. Mark
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They have real low aspect ratios (narrow side walls). I have observed the "bicycle wheels" crowd lately growing in numbers. They get the largest wheel diameter that will fit and put the lowest aspect ratio tire on them. Not only does this look really weird, but seems to me it can be very dangerous. Personally, I'd never put low aspect ratio tires on a street cara pothole can destroy a very expensive wheel with no protection from the tire (no sidewall) in a heartbeat. I cringe when I see this look on the older carsjust ruins the lines of the car. I've cancelled subs to car mags because they seem to have jumped on this bandwagon. The only positive thing I can say about this combo is that it does look a little better than the 13" wide 13" tall tires I've seen on cars sticking way out of the wheel wells (another dangerous combo...) The Hannas 2 Elks Ranch
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Larry, You're absolutely right. Typically though, directional tread design tires are only used on "G" machines for handling. They have real low aspect ratios (narrow side walls). Most guys just use regular performance radials which are not directional (i.e. Cooper Cobra, Firestone SS, BF Goodrich). Are we still beating this dead horse? Mark
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I use to work with big equipment tires. nver had to keep track of what tire went where! If there was a flat, change it and put it on the next replacement. never had a problem with tire wear-seperation, etc. just a flat or normal wear. thanks greg
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At 05:35 PM 08/26/2001, you wrote: No problem. You gotta love urban legends. So, has anyone seen Susquach lately? I'm moving to the woods in less than a week...I'll keep the digi-cam handyyou never know! The Hannas 2 Elks Ranch
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Guys there still are directional tires out there. Lots of your performance tires are directional. Larry
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No problem. You gotta love urban legends. So, has anyone seen Susquach lately? Mark
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Replies to this message are sent to The Chevelle Mailing List Thanks Mark for clearing up the urban legend. I was a mechanic about 20 years ago, and back then they were saying that you couldn't reverse direction on a radial tire. I thought it was still true. - To Unsubscribe please visit www.chevelles.net/list.html To start a new topic, send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
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Replies to this message are sent to The Chevelle Mailing List The fronts will be a bit taller and narrower than the rears. A great site for measuring tire sizes is http://www.miata.net/garage/tirecalc.html. Plug in the size of your front tire as the "stock" and use the rear tire as the "New". It'll show you in numbers and a rough graphic the differences in height and width. If you change the aspect ratios around, 60's on the front and 70's on the rear, it might look better overall. The site will also tell you how much your speedo will be off from a stock to new tire sizes. Dale McIntosh ACES #1709/TC #92 Gold GR8PMKN - 67 SS http://www.dalesplace.com > -Original Message- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Ken's Email > Sent: Saturday, August 25, 2001 7:08 PM > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Subject: [Chevelle-List] : tire size for 67 Chevelle SS=original > question > > > > Replies to this message are sent to The Chevelle Mailing List > > > Ok: I was the original guy who asked the question. I > am > leaning toward P235/70R15 up front and P255/60R15 in > the rear. This is a weekend cruiser not daily driver. > So, comments on this set up, re: pros and cons for a > 1967 SS 396. Thanks, > > Ken > > I was the original > --- [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > > I've worked in the tire industry for over 13 years, > > 7 of which as a Hunter > > alignment rep. I've never heard of not being able to > > reverse the direction of > > a radial doing a rotation. John is right, inflation > > is also very important. > > Excessive heat build up will destroy a tire faster > > than > > anythingremember Firestone. > > Mark > > > > > __ > Do You Yahoo!? > Make international calls for as low as $.04/minute with Yahoo! Messenger > http://phonecard.yahoo.com/ > > - > 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]
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Replies to this message are sent to The Chevelle Mailing List Should work fine. I have 275/60/15 on mine with 5.5 inches of back spacing and they work like a charm. No rubbing either. Lon http://www.geocities.com/brook92000/Index.html 67 Chevelle and 70 Monte Carlo - Original Message - From: Ken's Email <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Saturday, August 25, 2001 7:07 PM Subject: [Chevelle-List] : tire size for 67 Chevelle SS=original question > > Replies to this message are sent to The Chevelle Mailing List > > > Ok: I was the original guy who asked the question. I > am > leaning toward P235/70R15 up front and P255/60R15 in > the rear. This is a weekend cruiser not daily driver. > So, comments on this set up, re: pros and cons for a > 1967 SS 396. Thanks, > > Ken > > I was the original > --- [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > > I've worked in the tire industry for over 13 years, > > 7 of which as a Hunter > > alignment rep. I've never heard of not being able to > > reverse the direction of > > a radial doing a rotation. John is right, inflation > > is also very important. > > Excessive heat build up will destroy a tire faster > > than > > anythingremember Firestone. > > Mark > > > > > __ > Do You Yahoo!? > Make international calls for as low as $.04/minute with Yahoo! Messenger > http://phonecard.yahoo.com/ > > - > 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]
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The tire diameter of a 235/70x15 is approx. 27.9 while a 255/60x15 is approx. 27". The front tires will be taller than the backs. Not to mention the sidewall will be taller on the 70 series. Look at www.speedworldmotorplex.com. On the horsepower calculator you can also plug in tire sizes and it will calculate tire diameter. This may help. I've always had good luck with either a 225/23560Rx15 all around or either one in the front and a 255/27560R15 on rear. Fronts use 6 or7" rim and backs use 8" rim. My 2 cents Mark
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Replies to this message are sent to The Chevelle Mailing List Ok: I was the original guy who asked the question. I am leaning toward P235/70R15 up front and P255/60R15 in the rear. This is a weekend cruiser not daily driver. So, comments on this set up, re: pros and cons for a 1967 SS 396. Thanks, Ken I was the original --- [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > I've worked in the tire industry for over 13 years, > 7 of which as a Hunter > alignment rep. I've never heard of not being able to > reverse the direction of > a radial doing a rotation. John is right, inflation > is also very important. > Excessive heat build up will destroy a tire faster > than > anythingremember Firestone. > Mark > __ Do You Yahoo!? Make international calls for as low as $.04/minute with Yahoo! Messenger http://phonecard.yahoo.com/ - To Unsubscribe please visit www.chevelles.net/list.html To start a new topic, send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
