what size TIRES should i run on front?

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11-06-2008, 06:26 PM

1970coupe

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what size TIRES should i run on front?

im getting 325/50/15s on a 15x10" rim with 6.5 bs. now what size should i run up front? this is a street car so i dont want skinnies. im thinkin 15x8, what bs will i need and what size would be recomended and look best?
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11-06-2008, 07:23 PM

silver91gt

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depends on the year.

11-06-2008, 07:28 PM

mjr46

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if your putting that set up on a fox....your gonna need wheel well modifications

11-06-2008, 10:51 PM

jzandy

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i would probably go no bigger than 245's in the front.

11-07-2008, 12:45 PM

84gtcustom

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I have 245-50-16 up front and they rub. I would go skinnier than that.
ps: I have pony wheels

11-07-2008, 02:34 PM

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Originally Posted by 1970coupe

If you don't want the car to jerk the wheel to follow any little line in the road, go with less than 245 width up front. I would say a good mix is a 225 on a 15 inch wheel. Shouldn't have any rubbing in the front with 225's, but a 325 will not fit out back without modifications.

11-07-2008, 03:47 PM

OnyxCobra

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On an 8" rim I'd say 245 is a good fit. Also I think the way a tire tracks has a lot to do with the style as well as the size, my 265s don't follow lines in the road that I've noticed.