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: 66' chevelle tire size


RatPowr
Oct 18th, 99, 2:46 PM
Whats the widest tire anyone has under their 65-67 chevelle without cutting (stretching is OK). I have BFG 27560R15's on mine and would like to fit the fattest tire possible, like some 295's possible. If anyone has a bigger tire or cheater slick let me know the rim size/backspace and if any "massaging" of the wheelwell was needed.

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66 Big-Block Chevelle Houston, TX ACES#3321

Justin Mciver
Oct 18th, 99, 5:27 PM
I have a 295 50 15 with a 4 1/2 backspacing
I had to cut out the inner lip on the wheel well. and still stretch lip out a little too.
the problem with a 15 rim is too much backspacing hits the lower shock mount.
with a 17 inch(maybe even16) u get a lot more backspacing so I think u can go a lot more than a 295 if you get a 17.

PS 295 50 15 is really tall. if u are going to keep a small size on the front I would try to get a 45 series tire


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Justin McIver
Sacramento CA
66-454-th350