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Tires on 71 GTX? #2307716 05/20/17 01:12 AM 05/20/17 01:12 AM
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cdp OP master C Joined: Feb 2003 Posts: 3,691 MO	Planning on putting new wheels/tires on my 71 GTX. Ordered AR-TTO wheels in 15x7's. Currently G60-14 poly's on mag-500's. What is the best tire size to fill all the wheel wells? My thoughts were 245x60's on front, 255's on rear. But what about a 70 series? Then which tire combo?

Re: Tires on 71 GTX? [Re: cdp] #2307768 05/20/17 06:43 AM 05/20/17 06:43 AM
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6bblgt I Live Here Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 17,517 Las Vegas, NV	stock '71 GTX w/15x7.0" wheels would've been G60-15s (approx. 245/60/15) could definitely use more tire in the rear!

Re: Tires on 71 GTX? [Re: cdp] #2307831 05/20/17 11:14 AM 05/20/17 11:14 AM
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DaytonaTurbo Too Many Posts Joined: Feb 2003 Posts: 21,318 Manitoba, Canada	You could do 255/70R15's out back. I have 275/60R15's in the back on mine on 15x7 rims.

Re: Tires on 71 GTX? [Re: DaytonaTurbo] #2307878 05/20/17 12:32 PM 05/20/17 12:32 PM
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Morty426 master M Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 9,550 Sacramento CA	Originally Posted By DaytonaTurbo You could do 255/70R15's out back. I have 275/60R15's in the back on mine on 15x7 rims. I've run 275/60/15s and they look great

Re: Tires on 71 GTX? [Re: Morty426] #2307884 05/20/17 12:38 PM 05/20/17 12:38 PM
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T2R9 master Joined: Aug 2007 Posts: 2,754 Conway, SC	275/60/15 and 245/60/15's

Re: Tires on 71 GTX? [Re: cdp] #2307889 05/20/17 12:41 PM 05/20/17 12:41 PM
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71birdJ68 master 7 Joined: Feb 2012 Posts: 4,454 Morristown Tn.	L-60s on the back looks awesome. Last edited by 71birdJ68; 05/20/17 12:43 PM.

Re: Tires on 71 GTX? [Re: cdp] #2307911 05/20/17 01:25 PM 05/20/17 01:25 PM
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Re: Tires on 71 GTX? [Re: RSNOMO] #2307914 05/20/17 01:31 PM 05/20/17 01:31 PM
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RJS master Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 6,224 JERSEY	Put some correct tires on there!!! Just kidding, here's G 60 and L 60-15's. Ron

Re: Tires on 71 GTX? [Re: RJS] #2307971 05/20/17 03:03 PM 05/20/17 03:03 PM
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RUNCHARGER I Live Here R Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 15,976 Chilliwack B.C. Canada	245X60X15 and 255X60X15. Sheldon

Re: Tires on 71 GTX? [Re: cdp] #2308100 05/20/17 07:20 PM 05/20/17 07:20 PM
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cdp OP master C Joined: Feb 2003 Posts: 3,691 MO	I'd really like to put G's and L's Poly's on there. But $$?? vs radials is an issue. I guess the question is, how big on the rear for a 15X7? My understanding, a 15x8.5 is pretty tight. The TTO's, I was hoping for a 15x8, but they only offer a 15x8.5. I didn't want to worry about clearance on the wheel lip, nor did I want to have to much tire on the 15x7's (i.e. 275/60's). RJS, those G's and L's look awesome! Are they all 15x7's?

Re: Tires on 71 GTX? [Re: cdp] #2308104 05/20/17 07:27 PM 05/20/17 07:27 PM
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RJS master Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 6,224 JERSEY	Originally Posted By cdp I'd really like to put G's and L's Poly's on there. But $$?? vs radials is an issue. I guess the question is, how big on the rear for a 15X7? My understanding, a 15x8.5 is pretty tight. The TTO's, I was hoping for a 15x8, but they only offer a 15x8.5. I didn't want to worry about clearance on the wheel lip, nor did I want to have to much tire on the 15x7's (i.e. 275/60's). RJS, those G's and L's look awesome! Are they all 15x7's? Thanks, yes on 15x7 front and back. 15x8 would be better but I can't stomach the trim ring gap it would have. These cars will take a 15x10 with 5.5 B.S.. My buddy had Billet Specialties on it before the restore. Ron Last edited by RJS; 05/20/17 07:34 PM.

Re: Tires on 71 GTX? [Re: cdp] #2308109 05/20/17 07:43 PM 05/20/17 07:43 PM
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cdp OP master C Joined: Feb 2003 Posts: 3,691 MO	I'm liking Poly L/G's more and more. Would look cool on the vintage TTO's. https://www.pinterest.com/pin/97742254389839454/

Re: Tires on 71 GTX? [Re: cdp] #2308124 05/20/17 08:00 PM 05/20/17 08:00 PM
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6bblgt I Live Here Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 17,517 Las Vegas, NV	Originally Posted By cdp I'd really like to put G's and L's Poly's on there. But $$?? vs radials is an issue. I guess the question is, how big on the rear for a 15X7? My understanding, a 15x8.5 is pretty tight. The TTO's, I was hoping for a 15x8, but they only offer a 15x8.5. I didn't want to worry about clearance on the wheel lip, nor did I want to have to much tire on the 15x7's (i.e. 275/60's). RJS, those G's and L's look awesome! Are they all 15x7's? check the backspacing on those 15x8.5" - IIRC they are only 3.5" - big tire's going to hit the wheel lip w/o air shocks

Re: Tires on 71 GTX? [Re: cdp] #2308171 05/20/17 09:35 PM 05/20/17 09:35 PM
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sleddinfool top fuel S Joined: Apr 2003 Posts: 1,800 South Lyon MI	I know, they are not 7" wheels but.. p295/55/15's on the rear p215/70r/15 frt.. Rears are a 10" I got from year one. Frts are stock 7". Kevin 71 gtx.....

Re: Tires on 71 GTX? [Re: cdp] #2308185 05/20/17 09:55 PM 05/20/17 09:55 PM
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cdp OP master C Joined: Feb 2003 Posts: 3,691 MO	6bblgt, yes, thats why I stuck with 15x7s. The backspacing is kinda short. However, I did pick up a freshly restored and powder coated 1970 Ebody rear assembly with 391's, and I was wondering if a swapping the rear would be a direct fit, and give more clearance. But, I'd prefer just to go with just slightly larger than G60s.

Re: Tires on 71 GTX? [Re: cdp] #2308202 05/20/17 10:25 PM 05/20/17 10:25 PM
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RJS master Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 6,224 JERSEY	If by chance you go with GoodYears contact Jim Miner Heartland Tire JMINER30@charter.net 507 289-3949 He gives Moparts members the absolute best price you will find!!! Ron

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