I picked up a set of 15" Magnum 500's recently and want to find out what size tires will work on my '69 Sportsroof. The front will be 7" wide and the rear will be 8" wide. I believe both have a 4.5" back spacing.
The wheels and tires I have now are 215/70R14 - overall height is 656.6 mm or 25.85"
I want the profile to be the same front and rear but want more width in the rear. I am not opposed to slightly taller tire than I have now.
Here are three ideas:
1. FR: 225/65R15 = 673.5 mm tall
RR: 245/60R15 = 674 mm tall
2. FR: 235/60R15 = 663 mm tall
RR: 255/55R15 = 661.5 mm tall
3. FR: 235/60R15 = 663 mm tall
RR: 235/60R15 = 663 mm tall (same front and rear - may look strange with wider rear wheel???)
Which combo will work best? Is there another combo that I didn't think of that I should consider?
THANKS!!!
The wheels and tires I have now are 215/70R14 - overall height is 656.6 mm or 25.85"
I want the profile to be the same front and rear but want more width in the rear. I am not opposed to slightly taller tire than I have now.
Here are three ideas:
1. FR: 225/65R15 = 673.5 mm tall
RR: 245/60R15 = 674 mm tall
2. FR: 235/60R15 = 663 mm tall
RR: 255/55R15 = 661.5 mm tall
3. FR: 235/60R15 = 663 mm tall
RR: 235/60R15 = 663 mm tall (same front and rear - may look strange with wider rear wheel???)
Which combo will work best? Is there another combo that I didn't think of that I should consider?
THANKS!!!