15 in rims. widest tires?
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15 in rims. widest tires?
What is the widest tire i can fit without tubbing out the back with the 15 in. rims?
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Re: 15 in rims. widest tires?
About 275. After that you need to "tweak" the fenderwell.
This is assuming a wide enough wheel. 275 on stock 15x7 wheels is not recommended.
This is assuming a wide enough wheel. 275 on stock 15x7 wheels is not recommended.
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Re: 15 in rims. widest tires?
When I bought my 84 it had 265s on it, they looked pretty silly. I wouldn't go wider than the stock 235.
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Re: 15 in rims. widest tires?
235s were an optional size in all years, AFAIK. The 265s I had were Goodyear Eagles. Dunlop still makes a 265, I don't know if anyone else does.
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Re: 15 in rims. widest tires?
i think mw66nova had 295/50-15's on a stock rim.. BIG BULGE
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Re: 15 in rims. widest tires?
He used 275/60/R15's, haha, I saved the pictures on my computer at home.
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Re: 15 in rims. widest tires?
do you have pictures of that? may i see
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https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/susp...-15-stock.html
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