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15x7 3.5 Backspace?

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Hello guys and gals...

I got a deal on some 15x7 rims with 3.5 backspacing...i got a 1970 coupe. Anyone what size tire i can use in the front?

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Guys are getting 275 -R60 -15s on the front but having some tire rub .With rolled wheel lip they would work.
235-R60- 15 would fit
 
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235 on 3.5 backspace for the front?

Was thinking 215 60 so i think i can clear.
 

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I have 245-60 -15 on the front and rear of my Shelby replica with the 7 inch Shelby wheels and they clear but the Shelby fenders have a larger opening and no lip.
 
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