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Anybody running 255/60/15s on a 65/66?

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steel1212

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Mickey thompson has some drag radials in this size and was wondering if anybody was using those size. They are 27/10.08/15 and I'm wondering if they are to tall.
 

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I've got that size in a differrent tire on my 68. I had rubbing issues until I rolled the fender lips. Now it only rubs if I go over one heck of a bump. Also, the backspacing will help you determine fitment. Mine is 3.75 inches. 4.5 would be perfect. Another thing to consider is that your speedometer will be off.
I just recently got 5 leaf mid-eyes that are supposed to drop the rear 1 in. My thoughts are it will stay the same height and slightly stiffen it because the old springs are probably sagging.
 

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as it is now
 

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But you have more room in your 68 than I do on my 65.
 

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I run 27x10.5 et streets .. about the same as 255/60. i have 5 leaf (stiff) standard eye springs. they fit perfect as you can see .
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Used to run a 255 60/15 tire by Dunlop.
No fitment issues with the standard treatment to the inner lip on the rear fenders.
 

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steel1212 said:
But you have more room in your 68 than I do on my 65.
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the axle widths are different, but the space in the wheel well should be the same


backspacing is the most important factor - it is a pretty tall tire compared to stock, but if it is tucked in under the fender lip, you should be alright.
 
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Cool guys, thanks.
 
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