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tire size help
I have an 84 GN what is the biggest size tire I can fit in there with out lifting the back end?right now I have 215's all the way around
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Re: tire size help
Jack it higher? This isn't the 70's!
On stock 7" wheels - 235/60-15 On 8" or 8.5" wheels - 275/50-15 On TA "GNX style" 16" wheels - 245/50-16 all around, or 255/50-16 on the rear. Other size wheels - it depends. If you notch the frame or roll/remove the trim, you can fit more tire.
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Re: tire size help
do you have to roll the fenders to fit 275-60-15 on 8 inch rim
with 3.5 backspace? |
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Re: tire size help
... on most cars with most tire brands, yes. Some tire brands tend to have a "straighter" sidewall and can sneak in with minimal rubbing if you have a bit more backspace (3 3/4" say).
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Re: tire size help
275/60-15 on an 8"? I would think not if you have good backspacing. The 60's are actually a bit thinner due to profile, and the 8" wheels are narrower than 8.5" wheels. I have 275/50's on 8.5" wheels (sit a bit 'squat-er') with only 3.5" backspace, and I'm getting by. No rolled lips or removed trim. But I'd really like a 4" backspace to feel more comfortable.
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Re: tire size help
i wanting to run a 28inch tall tire for my street driving " hence 275-60-15-"
since i installed my Th 400 in my ttype. I guess i need to check and see if i can get a weld draglite with 4inch back space. The GN was 8inch Bogart rims with 4inch back space and tucks nicely with 26x10.5 |
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Re: tire size help
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Re: tire size help
I have the stock rim size 15x7's on it with 215's and wanted to put 245's or 255's on the back, will they fit? I'm thinking about lifting the back up a little bit with maybe 7/16 spacer.
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Re: tire size help
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