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Topic: tire size on new wheels
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trashline
Gearhead Posts: 1217
From: Levittown, Pa
Registered: Dec 2003
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posted 01-23-2004 09:14 PM
   
i just got my new wheels in yesterday they are some nice cragers. 14x6.5. any ideas on tire size? i have right now in the back 195/70/r14 and up front i have 175/75/r14. i was thinking about getting all the same size tire any ideas ? nothing to strip the car is just a daily driver but i want something with great handling
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Fastymz
Moderator Posts: 18143
From: Reno Nv USA MEM#1240
Registered: Apr 2001
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posted 01-23-2004 09:35 PM
I would go with a 215-70-14 tires.------------------
SCOOP "It is the fight itself that keeps you young" 2.26 60'S
14.9 @ 90.86MPH 65 coupe,351w,C4,Big Boss 429 hood scoop,8" 3.40 TracLoc. My Pics
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Gearhead Posts: 1217
From: Levittown, Pa
Registered: Dec 2003
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posted 01-23-2004 09:55 PM
i thought the bigger the tire the harder it is to get off the line? even though im not racing is that a good driving tire?
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Fastymz
Moderator Posts: 18143
From: Reno Nv USA MEM#1240
Registered: Apr 2001
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posted 01-24-2004 12:48 PM
What year car do you have ?
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SCOOP "It is the fight itself that keeps you young" 2.26 60'S
14.9 @ 90.86MPH 65 coupe,351w,C4,Big Boss 429 hood scoop,8" 3.40 TracLoc. My Pics
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Gearhead Posts: 1217
From: Levittown, Pa
Registered: Dec 2003
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posted 01-24-2004 01:57 PM
it is a 66 coupe. and another thing i have manual steering if i have big tires up front they will be harder to steer when im not moving or trying to park .
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Fastymz
Moderator Posts: 18143
From: Reno Nv USA MEM#1240
Registered: Apr 2001
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posted 01-24-2004 02:55 PM
The 215-70's are only about 6.5" wide they should fit the front ok.------------------
SCOOP "It is the fight itself that keeps you young" 2.26 60'S
14.9 @ 90.86MPH 65 coupe,351w,C4,Big Boss 429 hood scoop,8" 3.40 TracLoc. My Pics
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