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what size tire for my 71 cuda? #66306
05/30/08 05:47 PM
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Hi Guys,I am looking for some suggestions and pics of what tire you guys are running.
I am gonna use the factory 14" rallye wheels that came with the car when new.

Thanks, Phil

Re: what size tire for my 71 cuda? [Re: tored1971] #66307
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Re: what size tire for my 71 cuda? [Re: tored1971] #66308
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I'm not up to speed on the 14" offerings except to say you're severely limiting yourself. Does any body make a 265-285 / 60 / 14????

Re: what size tire for my 71 cuda? [Re: Pacnorthcuda] #66309
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The largest street tire with raised whie lettering would be BFG 245/60/14, so that would be my choice. Anything narrower wouldn't look too good

Re: what size tire for my 71 cuda? [Re: 808CUDA] #66310
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245/60/14 will look small diameter wise.

Taller option would be 225/70/14 but these would be a bit more narrow.

Upgrade to 15 inch wheels

Re: what size tire for my 71 cuda? [Re: rss] #66311
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If you are planning to use the factory correct 14 X 5-1/2" "rallye wheels" -
The factory tire would've been F70-14, closest modern equivalent 215/70/14.
225/70/14s would work but are sometimes on the tall side (for an e-body) depending on your ride height (& getting tough to find).
235/60/14s (short) and/or 245/60/14s (wide if on front) are an option depending on your desired look, but I'd use the later 6" wide wheels.

Re: what size tire for my 71 cuda? [Re: 808CUDA] #66312
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Quote:

The largest street tire with raised whie lettering would be BFG 245/60/14, so that would be my choice. Anything narrower wouldn't look too good


275/60/14 are offered ,think it was a M/T, but won't work well at all with a 5.5 or even a 6 wide rim. I would stick to a 215 or 225 - 70

Re: my 71 cuda looks mean raked [Re: rrunner] #66313
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im running

14x7 225/60/14 frnt
15x8 265/50/15's rear

niether the tires nor wheels are made anymore...kinda sucks.


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Re: my 71 cuda looks mean raked [Re: mark7171] #66314
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