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Tire Size Poll Front Verses Back
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tarafied1
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Re: Tire Size Pole Front Verses Back
I like the stagger look, but I think it's a matter of preference. all the same size can be rotated. I have staggerd tires on mine. Taller and wider in rear.
I like the stagger look, but I think it's a matter of preference. all the same size can be rotated. I have staggerd tires on mine. Taller and wider in rear.
70solo2convert
Member
Re: Tire Size Pole Front Verses Back
I prefer no stagger for 2 reasons:
1-Rotation
2-Our cars usually understeer anyway; stagger will make it worse.
I prefer no stagger for 2 reasons:
1-Rotation
2-Our cars usually understeer anyway; stagger will make it worse.
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Anonymous
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Re: Tire Size Pole Front Verses Back
I prefer all 4 to be the same for rotating purposes. If it was strictly a street car off set would be OK. I run 215/60's on my 15x7 TTD's and run 225/45 track tires(Nitto NT-01) along with bigger 6.00x15 Goodyear Bluestreaks, they all fit.
I prefer all 4 to be the same for rotating purposes. If it was strictly a street car off set would be OK. I run 215/60's on my 15x7 TTD's and run 225/45 track tires(Nitto NT-01) along with bigger 6.00x15 Goodyear Bluestreaks, they all fit.
AzPete
Well-Known Member
Re: Tire Size Pole Front Verses Back
I prefer the offset look.
As for rotation, how many actually drive it enough to get much advantage out of rotating?
Do what makes your car look best to you, period.
I prefer the offset look.
As for rotation, how many actually drive it enough to get much advantage out of rotating?
Do what makes your car look best to you, period.
Re: Tire Size Pole Front Verses Back
I never replaced my rear tires over the 8 years I drove it. I replaced the front 4 times. I think that was do to poor alignment because of grossly worn parts. I just checked my rake... LOLOL
wheel well in front 23 to lip and the rear 27 to lip. The rear tires are 2 inches taller than the front. I definitely like fat rear tires but I do not think the most I can fit in the rear will work up front. I suppose I will try the most I can fit in at the back of the car and then the most I can fit at the front. I am just not sure how wide the size can be up front.
I never replaced my rear tires over the 8 years I drove it. I replaced the front 4 times. I think that was do to poor alignment because of grossly worn parts. I just checked my rake... LOLOL
wheel well in front 23 to lip and the rear 27 to lip. The rear tires are 2 inches taller than the front. I definitely like fat rear tires but I do not think the most I can fit in the rear will work up front. I suppose I will try the most I can fit in at the back of the car and then the most I can fit at the front. I am just not sure how wide the size can be up front.
AzPete
Well-Known Member
Re: Tire Size Pole Front Verses Back
Being I use manual steering, I do prefer a smaller tire in the front. I stick to the wider, but smaller size.
Being I use manual steering, I do prefer a smaller tire in the front. I stick to the wider, but smaller size.
DEL65
Of The Morons
Re: Tire Size Pole Front Verses Back
I also prefer the staggered look. 15 x 7's, front 205/60's and rear 225/60's. For comparison, the top two photos, I had 225's all around the bottom two photos are the 205's up front with NPD lowering springs and the Arning drop.
I also prefer the staggered look. 15 x 7's, front 205/60's and rear 225/60's. For comparison, the top two photos, I had 225's all around the bottom two photos are the 205's up front with NPD lowering springs and the Arning drop.
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GrabberOrange69
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Re: Tire Size Pole Front Verses Back
225x60x15s all the way around. I would recommend no larger than 215s if you want to avoid tire/fender problems on the front.
225x60x15s all the way around. I would recommend no larger than 215s if you want to avoid tire/fender problems on the front.
tarafied1
Well-Known Member
Re: Tire Size Pole Front Verses Back
man that looks good"DEL65" said:
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guruatbol
Always on vacation!
Re: Tire Size Pole Front Verses Back
Darn it Del, I'm going to have to drop my 65 now. I have same size tires as you, but no drop....Looks great!
I've gotta get it painted first!
Mel
Darn it Del, I'm going to have to drop my 65 now. I have same size tires as you, but no drop....Looks great!
I've gotta get it painted first!
Mel
B67FSTB
The NorCal dude from Belgium
Re: Tire Size Pole Front Verses Back
Staggered look : if you don't drive many mls / weekend cruiser / looks / ect
Non Staggered look : if you drive it alot , so you can rotate the tires.
I have on my 67 fastback : TTII with 245/45/17 all four corners
on 65/66 models you can't go this route , it must be smaller.
See silverblueBP.
BTW DEL65 : looks awesome !! nice set up.
Staggered look : if you don't drive many mls / weekend cruiser / looks / ect
Non Staggered look : if you drive it alot , so you can rotate the tires.
I have on my 67 fastback : TTII with 245/45/17 all four corners
on 65/66 models you can't go this route , it must be smaller.
See silverblueBP.
BTW DEL65 : looks awesome !! nice set up.
Fast68back
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Re: Tire Size Pole Front Verses Back
+1
"tarafied1" said:man that looks good
+1
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Anonymous
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Re: Tire Size Pole Front Verses Back
I agree :coo
"Fast68back" said:
I agree :coo
Re: Tire Size Pole Front Verses Back
Another vote for staggered tires. :vic
Another vote for staggered tires. :vic
DEL65
Of The Morons
Re: Tire Size Pole Front Verses Back
Thank you very much for the comments.
IIRC the difference between the height of the 205's and 225's is 1/2" to 1". The rear suspension is stock with newer leaf springs.
BTW, for extra clearance, I rolled all four wheel lips
Thank you very much for the comments.
IIRC the difference between the height of the 205's and 225's is 1/2" to 1". The rear suspension is stock with newer leaf springs.
BTW, for extra clearance, I rolled all four wheel lips
Neglected68
Member
Re: Tire Size Pole Front Verses Back
In the past I had 205s up front and 235s out back on 14" wheels. Now with my new 15" wheels, I have 225s all around. Next time I buy tires, I'll go back to staggered tire widths.
That being said, I think it is important to get the sidewall height to be the same on the thin front and fat back tires - unless you are going for the top fuel dragster look.
In the past I had 205s up front and 235s out back on 14" wheels. Now with my new 15" wheels, I have 225s all around. Next time I buy tires, I'll go back to staggered tire widths.
That being said, I think it is important to get the sidewall height to be the same on the thin front and fat back tires - unless you are going for the top fuel dragster look.
IMO the difference in tire width is pretty minimal in the early cars due to the smaller rear wheelhouses. A 205 vs 225 tire isn't a great deal different in width, so the visual effect would be minor. If we are talking about 205 front and 295 rears then I say go for the staggered. If the widths are somewhat close, go for the same tire width due to being able to rotate them. Simply my opinion though.
Fast68back
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"buening" said:
275 rear Vs. 225 front
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