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Dino Jul 2nd, 02, 3:45 AM I am getting ready to put some new tires on my 72 el camino with the stock SS wheels. I am looking to put BFG 275/60/15 on the rear and 255/60/15 on the front. Has anyone had any experience with these types of tires and compatability with relation to size/rubbing/etc? Jeffry72 Jul 2nd, 02, 5:37 AM The stock rims are only 15x7. About the largest tire that fits properly is a 245/60. I know a lot of guys will say, "oh I've got a 275 on my 7 inch rims and it works just fine", well I'm talking properly, meaning wear wise, safety wise, performance wise, and IMO look wise. A too big of a tire on a too narrow rim just doesn't look right. Actually, 235's are an excellent size for 7 inch rims but I know they won't give you the look you are going for. Also, its been my experience, (and I've had a lot), that unless you have new and updated suspension on the front, anything over 235's on the front and the car will wander all over like it has a mind of its own. There are places that will widen your stock wheels to a 15x8 so you can use a wider tire and retain your stock look. Might be good way to go. Good luck! ------------------ Want to make your car really unique and stand out? .... Finish it! Jeffry Bakken ACES Memeber # 3994 TC Member # 1755 www.Jeffry72.50megs.com (http://www.Jeffry72.50megs.com) 67 Malibu in Wolf's Clothing 71 El Camino 72 4-door Sport Sedan [This message has been edited by Jeffry72 (edited 07-02-2002).] CY72SS Jul 2nd, 02, 7:20 AM I used the tire specs PDF file on: http://www.bfgoodrichtires.com/ Select: Tire Catalog Specialty Performance T/A Radial Click for PDF File A good place to start. dreinecke Jul 2nd, 02, 12:24 PM Dino, I run the same wheels on my '68 with a 24560R15 and it works and looks great. ------------------ David Reinecke - aka - FINE 68 1968 Chevelle 300 Sport Coupe Deluxe http://home.att.net/~thereineckes/ Noneck Jul 2nd, 02, 2:28 PM 275 60-15's on my 72. Stock 7" SS wheels. No probelms! It's this months TC feature car if you want to look at it! ------------------ 72 SS clone & UGLY 69 ragtop. www.NoNecksChevelle.com (http://www.NoNecksChevelle.com) Midnight72Elky Jul 3rd, 02, 12:14 PM I need a hand finding the centercaps for my wheels on a 72 El Camino Custom, it has the 2nd generation rally wheels with the 6 trapezoid shaped holes that i plan on putting chrome inserts in, but the centercap is a 5 spoke cap that is all chrome, fits onto the wheel up and between the lug nuts, anyone know where i might be able to find these? i rarely even see pictures of them anywhere, i can provide a picture of one wheel that i have almost a complete set for. [This message has been edited by Midnight72Elky (edited 07-03-2002).] | ||