I'm really in need of some new rear tires on my car. Right now I have 215/65/15s in the back.

I found some 255/60/15s on tirerack.com (Dunlop GT Qualifiers) for 58 bucks a tire.

Is this a good deal? And will these fit ok on the back?

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Luke
94 Saturn SL (1.9L)
86 Camaro Berlinetta (5.0L) *TPI 350 In Progress*
Berlinetta Board Mod @3rdgen.org
Non-Tech Mod @LG4 Performance Team

 

They should fit. 245/60R15's fit on my camaro with a little bit of clearance. Keep in mind the 255's are taller and will effectively reduce your gear ratio(can acually making your car slower). 3.08's would become 'like' 2.93's with the taller tires. Speedometer will be off.




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82 camaro--original steering wheel, brake/gas pedals, seats--everything else modified
82camaro

 

Would the 60 be too much then? Maybe 255/50/15?

 

I just bought new tires today, Futura Ultra Z's. They are 245/50/16's. They fit really good.

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1992 Camaro RS L03

 

If you have the stock 15x7's on it, the 255/50's will have a distorted sidewall--I wouldn't do it. You may have a more difficult time finding 255/50R15's. If you are looking for more traction, a good brand tire with a moderate width(235/60R15) will give you better traction than a cheap wide tire(255/60R15).
Don't get me wrong though, 255/60's will work, just be aware of the other effects changing the tire size has. I used 245/60R15 BFG radial T/A's with my 15x7 88' Iroc wheels. They looked good and rubbed a little bit on the front when I turned all the way(never hurt the tires). It is dropped 1.5 inches. The BFG's weren't the greatest when they got heated up, but worked OK and lasted a long time. If you click other links on my web-site, there is a pic with the old tires and wheels.

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82 camaro--original steering wheel, brake/gas pedals, seats--everything else modified
82camaro

 

i run bfg's euro t/a 245/50/15 all the way around. they rub a little in the front in certain situations and are a little pricy at @115-120 a tire but i am pleased with them

 

Get the BFG Euro T/A's. 245/50/15's They are the best 15" street tire made for handling. They are H rated and have a 50 psi max pressure rating. I speak of experience. I worked at a tire store for a year trust me.

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1986 CAMARO Z28 -> 151,000 original miles, 43,000 on 89' vette 350 block, Holley 650 DP, Weiand intake, 1.6 rockers, 1 5/8" headers, no cat, 2 1/2" Flowmaster catback, Mallory coil, March pulleys, T5 with 3.35 1st gear and 0 miles, 90% Centerforce clutch, 3.73 posi, Eibach 1" drop springs, Spohn LCA's, Spohn adjustable panhard rod, Subframes connectors, polyurethane swaybar bushings/endlinks, 2 12" Sound Streams, 2 Infinity 6X9's, 2 Pioneer 6X9's, 800 watt Lanzar Vibe amp. ET 13.22@ 106.4MPH Next mods-> Homemade ram air, B&M shifter, Extreme Energy 230/236 cam.