7Deuce

Well, I was thinking about getting new 17" rims and tires but some unforseen repairs have depleted my "mod" money. I really am going to need new tires soon so I'm going to keep the stock ralleye rims on my 72. I'm thinking about going with 245/60/15 in the front and 255/60/15 in the rear. Anybody have pics of this combo? I would like to see what the vehicle stance is like and how good the wheel wells are filled. Also any advice on brands is appreciated. I'm leaning towards the bf goodrich ta's.

Thanks for any info

Jims79

I don't know how this helps but I have 245/60/15 front & 255/60/15 rear. Had the 255 up front and they rubbed.

rihwoods

245 front....255 rear...


Rich

miechesa

255 all the way around[IMG][/IMG]

yellow 72

Why 245s in front? I think with 15s the same all around would feel better. Mine has 255/60/15 front and back

Blue 74

1974 with the tires you mention. I'm getting ready to go with 245/60/15 all around just to make the spare tire usage easier.

Glass Act

Just real big on the rear

Corz

235/60/15 front
255/60/15 rear

GrandSportC3

28 x 13.5 - 15 rear and 28 x 4.5 - 15 in front

JohnS_77

245/60R15 front and rear. MUCH better then the 225's that were on it when I bought the car.
The guy at tire rack says "Wow those are big tires, are you sure they will fit?" LOL

KW

here is a pic stock (235 70's) VS the (255 60's)
i since gone to 17's on the sidepipe car and move the 255's to
the other car. i have run 255's on several vettes no problems

Marks69BB

Click my 'public profile' under my sig for a LARGE pic!

7Deuce

For you guys running the 255's all the way around, I've read that there can be problems with rubbing, etc with this size, especially in the front. Have any of you experienced that?

Strats-N-Vettes

I doubt you will get any rubbing with the stock ralley rims.
Which brings up this idea;
since you are keeping the stock ralley's for now, you may as well go the same size all the way around until you get the custom rims (whether it be safely with 245's from git-go or 255's).
Most *good* tire shops will mount at least one front and check for rubbing before they mount all 4.
With same size; you can then rotate the tires and keep them in great condition, which will enables you to re-sell them if you choose once you get the custom rims.
If you want to resell and have different size tires front vs. rear, you will have to find the right buyer...
All 4 the same size will fit just about all 15" applications including trucks...giving you a broader market for resale.

I have 255x60 all the way around and no rubbing issues...I have seen (and read) that a lot of other CF members have 255x60 front and rear with no rubbing either.

Good Luck,
Jim

rihwoods

I used to run 255-60-15's on my 78..had to trim wheel well lip on driver side....otherwise,all was ok....this seems to be a hit or miss deal..some don't rub..some do..
Rich

trw

245's front - 255's rear.

78SA

I wonder why, didn't 78/79s come with 255 60s as an option? i know they did in 78

1978
RPO QBS P255/60R-15 White-letter steel-belted radial tires ($216.32)

James B

In this picture my car has 235/60/15 on front...275/60/15 on the rear. The rears rubbed the inner finders when I hit bumps. I now have 245s all the way around.

James