Tire size

[ERN911]

Whats the biggest tire I can put on the back of a Early car with no flares right now we're running 205-60-15 all around we tried 225-50-15 in the rear but it rubs on the oil line they're fine in front what do you guy's think


Ernie

[JerryL]

Please define Early, I am running 205 55 16 on 16 x 6 wheels on a 66, had to roll the lip a bit. I hope I can put 225 50 16 on a 16 x 7 on my 71, should know in a couple weeks when it is back together.

Regards

[Peter T.]

I'm running 215/60R Michelin's on my 68 coupe with 15x6 Fuchs. No rubbing. Haven't had to roll-up the metal either. Steering at parking-lot speeds is difficult due to the large footprint. Very stable at freeway (+) speeds.

[byfdinky]

Call Coker and get some Michelin XZX 165SR15's
Keep that thing Beautiful!

[fbarrett]

Originally Posted by byfdinky

Call Coker and get some Michelin XZX 165SR15's
Keep that thing Beautiful!

Or some Michelin XWX (XVR) 185/70-15s, which would make it even purtier. Here's my lowered, unflared, unrolled-fendered '65 912 with 205/55-15s on sevens (they said it couldn't be done):




Frank
4EVER4

[ERN911]

What type of tire are you running, because that what we want to do

[fbarrett]

Originally Posted by ERN911

What type of tire are you running, because that what we want to do

ERN:

BF Goodrich G-Force Sport, bought a year or so ago from Tire Rack for about $75-80 each. They aren't the trickest autocross tire around (those cost double and last for half the miles), but they are fine for fun street use. As a bonus, they lower your overall gearing nicely.

Frank

[ERN911]

thanks fr the info