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255/70/15 #2958663
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Is anyone running this size on the rear of their car ? Be interested to see pics ? Also what backspacing would be needed ? I have a 70 Charger with 4” backspacing on the rear, thanks

Re: 255/70/15 [Re: JFChallenger440] #2958668
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I've run that size on a '64 Savoy wagon, and the previous owner of my '69 Road Runner did as well.
Both used 8" wheels with the stock 4.25-4.50 BS, no rubbing.
That tire is about 30" tall but not all that wide - I've run 295/50s on a RR before with the same size & BS wheel with no issues.

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Thanks

My wheels are 15 x 7 by the way but the backspacing only 4”

So you think they should clear on my Charger ?

Thanks

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Sidewall bulge will be different than what I know about, but likely not much.
Look up the section width, see what rim width it was measured at, and compare to what you have now.
A straightedge and measuring tape might be handy; straightedge against brake drum, measure to springs & inner wheelhouse.

Re: 255/70/15 [Re: JFChallenger440] #2958735
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These are 255-70-15 on 7" Cragars on the GTX I used to own.

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I run those on my 68 Satellite . I use a 8"rim with 4 1/2"BS . 7"rim will be fine , yes a little more bulge . Good size tyre without looking oversize . Great with my 4.10s

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Re: 255/70/15 [Re: JFChallenger440] #2959001
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That's what I have on the back of my Cuda at the moment. 15x8 wheels but the offset is not optimal. Tight to fender lip, but plenty of room on the inside. 255/60 on the front with 7" wide wheels.

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255 70r 15 tires on 15x7 Rallye wheels. No clearance problems at all. Car is an original owner 440 6bbl 4sp numbers matching.

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Just put a set of P255/50R17's on my 51.

I got room for a lot more. Not that it helps. Running 08 Chrysler steelies on it.

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Re: 255/70/15 [Re: JFChallenger440] #2959271
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I was just thinking of having 255's put on some 15x7 rims for my 1972 Charger. Thanks for posting pics everyone, all your cars look sweet with that size of rubber.

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I do like the 70 profile on the rear , surprised it’s not more popular really with most people going for 50 or 60 profile

Re: 255/70/15 [Re: JFChallenger440] #2959591
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Interesting post . I need tires this week to get ready for Lebanon Valley Mopar shows Sept 5th and Sept 12th . 69 Coronet with 15 X 7 old school American Racing Torque Thrusts with cooper cobra 275-60-15 on rear . drive think I'm going to try the coopers in the 255-70-15 especially since I have 7" rims . . Nice pictures on all the members cars . wave Have a great , safe Labor Day . Ronnie

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Hi Moparts , update , I did get my new rear tires in from cooper in the 255-70-15 size , and they are perfect compared to the 275-60-15s i'm replacing . drive The next question is cooper changed the Font of the white letters VS the old tires . and the new tire letters look bigger and slightly slanted . shruggy Here we Go , New White letters out , or Black Side Walls out using American Racing Torque Thrusts Rims mounted on a dark green 1969 Coronet with black vinyl top ?

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Originally Posted by 1969ronnie
Hi Moparts , update , I did get my new rear tires in from cooper in the 255-70-15 size , and they are perfect compared to the 275-60-15s i'm replacing . drive The next question is cooper changed the Font of the white letters VS the old tires . and the new tire letters look bigger and slightly slanted . shruggy Here we Go , New White letters out , or Black Side Walls out using American Racing Torque Thrusts Rims mounted on a dark green 1969 Coronet with black vinyl top ?


Black walls out would be my choice as I'm not a fan of white letter tires on aftermarket wheels. However, I do prefer white letter tires on factory rally wheels.

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I'm running 295/50/15 on a 15x10 with 5" backspace with no problems. I just went with the dilemma of whites in or out. I ended up with out.

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Do you happen to know what the backspace dimensions were on those 15 x 7s?

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Originally Posted by Belvedere1
Do you happen to know what the backspace dimensions were on those 15 x 7s?


4 1/8"

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Thanks. I'm considering that size tire with a Torque Thrust 15 x 7 on my 67 Belvedere but the backspace is limited to 3 3/4 in that wheel width which may prove problematic.

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Hi Belverdere , I just measured mine and second the measurment backspacing of 3 5/8" to the rim flange and 3 3/4" to the outer rim Lip on my 15 X 7s rear Torque Thrusts . drive Happy Labor Day weekend , Ronnie

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