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tire fitment

Posted: 5/26/07 10:00amMessage 1 of 2
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greenwood lake, NY - USA
Joined: 5/11/2007
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Vette(s): 1969 corvette convertible 350-350 4spd
i bought goodyear f70-15 tires for my 69.. they look way too small. the rim is about 9 inches wide. will this tire fit and or handle properly?
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tire fitment

Posted: 5/26/07 10:12amMessage 2 of 2
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Duncanville, TX - USA
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Vette(s): #1-1974 L-48 4spd Cp Med Red Metallic/Black deluxe int w/AC/tilt/tele./p/w-p/b/ Am-Fm/map light National/Regional/Chapter NCRS "Top Flight" #2-1985 Bright Red/Carmine Cp.L-98/auto Member: NCRS, NCRS Texas, Corvette Legends of Texas
F-70-15 tires were the standard size for '69, on 9" rims. You should be good to go with them. New tires often look "thin" when not mounted, as compared to what you're used to seeing with them on the car.
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