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Old June 19th, 2007, 08:25 PM   #1
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I have an 86 with 255/60/15 on the rear right now, however they do rub when i hit bumps.. I like the look.. Does anyone have any suggestions on tire sizes that they prefer,,,,,,for a 15" rim
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Old June 19th, 2007, 11:06 PM   #2
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I have a set of 275/55/15 nice and big, comes close to rubbing but doesnt
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275/50/15 are wide and still the same diameter as stock tires so your speedo would be way more accurate than with 255/60/15s or 275/55/15s
and should not rub when you hit bumps
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Originally Posted by Racinjason81
275/50/15 are wide and still the same diameter as stock tires so your speedo would be way more accurate than with 255/60/15s or 275/55/15s
and should not rub when you hit bumps

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Old June 20th, 2007, 11:51 AM   #5
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if you could find some one who makes that size! i had a hard time finding the ones i have
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