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Gman
02-23-2012, 08:38 AM
I picked up this car in Nov. and the rear tires are in need of replacement before I get her out. I've narrowed my selection to two tires, but would like to see if anyone can show me how their car sits with either of these two sizes on it. My car currently sits with BFG G-Force 275/50-15's, I want to get away from the 26" tall tire so I will either go with a BFG Radial TA 255/70 (29"dia.) or a TA 275/60 (28"dia.). I'm also going to an 8" rim either way, these 275's are a tad wide for the 7" rims that are on it now.
http://i223.photobucket.com/albums/dd91/gman6280/72%20Chevelle/DSCN0334.jpg
http://i223.photobucket.com/albums/dd91/gman6280/72%20Chevelle/DSCN0332.jpg
If you have any pics of your Chevelle with either of these tire sizes on it, please post them up!

Gary
fleming23
02-23-2012, 08:55 AM
This is supposedly a 255/70-15 in a BFG T/A. And I apologize for the huge photo but it is not mine.

http://southernmotors.com/misc/fileuploads/70chvelctred3997%200172219.jpg
Gman
02-23-2012, 10:04 AM
Eric.
Thanks for the big pic, gives me a good close up. Any idea what width that rim is, it appears to be a 7", if so, I may keep the 7" on the rear if I go with the 255/70's

Gary
fleming23
02-23-2012, 10:24 AM
Eric.
Thanks for the big pic, gives me a good close up. Any idea what width that rim is, it appears to be a 7", if so, I may keep the 7" on the rear if I go with the 255/70's

Gary

Not sure, but I would say probably 7" as well
Ms Grumpy
02-23-2012, 07:09 PM
Have you looked at any of the threads in the Tires and Rims forums ? Not sure if there is a lot of pics, but I know there are a few conversations on tire and rim sizes.

Here is a post that has a link in it that may help.
http://chevelleforum.org/showthread.php?t=1373&highlight=Tire+sizes
Gman
02-23-2012, 07:55 PM
Have you looked at any of the threads in the Tires and Rims forums ? Not sure if there is a lot of pics, but I know there are a few conversations on tire and rim sizes.

Here is a post that has a link in it that may help.
http://chevelleforum.org/showthread.php?t=1373&highlight=Tire+sizes

Just took a look, didn't find much, but that 68 Impala with spinners is just wrong:(
grandsport
02-23-2012, 08:08 PM
Look at my photobucket.225-70-15 front 275-60-15 out back.
Gman
02-23-2012, 08:35 PM
Look at my photobucket.225-70-15 front 275-60-15 out back.

Sweet car Gary, very clean. I really like the look of the 275's width.

Gary
shadowgray396
02-24-2012, 08:49 AM
I agree Gary nice looking set up.
carpoor
02-24-2012, 02:05 PM
My vote is for 275/60-15's, I am very partial to them. And like the way they fit/look.
Bowtie-Bri
02-24-2012, 05:27 PM
My vote is for 275/60-15's, I am very partial to them. And like the way they fit/look.


I agree with the above quote, but I would put them on an 8" wheel.;)