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what size rubbers should I use
I have a stock 77 with 15 inch wheels. The tire size that is on it are 195/60/15. Will a 200 series be a benefit? Or should I stay with the 195s? I think stock is 185/70s but I am not sure? Any Ideas? Pros/Cons?
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The biggest you can fit without rubbing? Or I guess you'd want rubbing in some applications...
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I always bought the gigantic, extra stupendous, herculean jumbo size. Then I made balloon animals out of them.
 Tires are limited by wheel width and fender configuration, obviously. I'm sure if you provided those, you'd get some suggestions. Last edited by TerryH; 04-28-2005 at 08:49 AM.. |
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04-28-2005, 08:48 AM
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I have 205/60/15's on all 4 coners with stock 15 x 6 wheels. They fit good and don't rub.
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195/65 is very close to the original size
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I guess the config I have right now would help.. Narrow body (911s) I do not know how wide the wheels are, I am guessing 6" but whatever the stock width was for the 77s's. i dont want to go to big for fear of getting sloppy handling.
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I have 195/65F and 215/60R on my 6x15s. The car is lowered to 25.5"F and 25"R. No rubbing. I like them, but if you're looking for less sidewall flex and/or less tire showing, then these rears may be too much for you.
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Paul, do you have a pic of the tires on your car?
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my '74 has the stock 6x15's and i'm running 215x60/15 kumho's with no rubbing, but i'm at the limit for width on the rims and fenders both..pics on my profile i believe.
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I'm running 205/60/15's on 6x15 on the front and 205/60/15 on 7x15's on the rear on my narrow body '74 with no rubbing or problems.
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Flipper,
Here's a look, Apologies to those who have seen these before.   BTW I have 1/4" spacers on all wheels to fill out those wheel wells. No rubbing.
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