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Biggest 15" Rear Tire for a 67 Coupe!?

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Old 02-14-2009, 12:07 AM
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Default Biggest 15" Rear Tire for a 67 Coupe!?

What is the biggest possable tire that you can fit on a 15" rim for a 67 coupe? I am about to buy wheels and rims and i want to give the car a pretty good rake with some beefy tires out the back. I might run leaf spacers to jack it up about an inch. What bs would i need, and what rim width?
Is a 275/60/15 possable??
Give me some ideas and photos!
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Your might have to tub it a little (hammer) or flair the lips. It will be about 1/2 inch or so from the spring. Watch the backspacing also, maybe 4.5" or 5" on the rear. It can be done. Heres a photo of a 275. The spring perches were moved in about 1/2 and inch, without a roll and flair, you very well may need to do this.

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Old 02-14-2009, 09:12 AM
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I think you would be safe with these and not have to do any modifications on a 67'.

http://www.custom-wheels-car-rims.co...30&InfoID=4342
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evileleanor, is that what your running? i want to do the 275/60/15s but what bs are you running? so it can be done without alot of serious modifications?
thanks for the help guys!
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Old 02-15-2009, 01:10 AM
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Hello
I have 275/40-17 inte rear. 275/50-15" can work for you.
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