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goodnigh - 09 Aug 2006 22:17 GMT

My 1971 Grande has P235/60 R14 F&R.
Could I put a somewhat wider tire on the rear?
Needs rear tires anyway and I want more rubber
on the road. The rear end is limited slip 2.65
I have been told.

Thanks

mike

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nospam - 10 Aug 2006 00:21 GMT

I'm restoring my 72 mach and I have wider rims on the back than on the
front. The tires are 60's all the way around, but they really "fill out" on
those wider rims!!!
Dave

> My 1971 Grande has P235/60 R14 F&R.
> Could I put a somewhat wider tire on the rear?
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RJ - 10 Aug 2006 18:44 GMT

1972 Mach 1 , Cooper Cobra tires, P255/50x15 on the front on 7" rim,
P295/50x15 on the back on 8" rim

> I'm restoring my 72 mach and I have wider rims on the back than on the
> front. The tires are 60's all the way around, but they really "fill out" on
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Scott Van Nest - 11 Aug 2006 02:36 GMT

You have any pics of what that looks like? I have a '71 myself and am
trying to decide what to do.

> 1972 Mach 1 , Cooper Cobra tires, P255/50x15 on the front on 7" rim,
> P295/50x15 on the back on 8" rim
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RJ - 11 Aug 2006 04:28 GMT

Some can be found here: http://community.webshots.com/user/72boss

> You have any pics of what that looks like? I have a '71 myself and am
> trying to decide what to do.
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Scott Van Nest - 12 Aug 2006 05:18 GMT

Thanks. but I think my personal preference is to have the same size all
around. I am more the cruiser than pulling the front tires off the ground.
I am still pondering some 16 inch wheels with a 245 series tire. Only issue
is 16 inch Cragars are damn expensive.

Scott

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.boB - 11 Aug 2006 04:40 GMT

> My 1971 Grande has P235/60 R14 F&R.
> Could I put a somewhat wider tire on the rear?
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> mike

Get your hands on the October 2006 issue of Car Craft magazine.. "Fit Huge
Wheels and Tires on your Street Machine" is on the front cover.

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