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Send PMMILLSTADT, IL - USA
Joined: 8/12/2002
Posts: 10
Vette(s): 1972 StingRay Convert., 2-tops, L-48, AT, Air, MM Red, black interior and tops,
What is the largest tire that will fit on a stock 72 wheel and fender opening? Will a 245X60X15 fit? I have 225X70 X15 on the car now. I want the car to look as close to stock as possible and not mess up the speedometer reading. 
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If you don't want to mess up the speedometer, then you have to stick with exactly the same (original) height.
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Take a look at my '72. I have Goodyear Eagle GTII 255/60R 15.
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Changing the speedo gear is as simple as popping off the side cover on tranny and replacing the gear. Not a bad job at all
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Joined: 8/4/2002
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Vette(s): 1972 convertible 350 auto trans, delux int, air, ps, pb, t/t wheel, pw, 79,000 org miles Rare one year only color
check out this link
http://www.homestead.com/dougsmaverickcometpage/files/tiresizecharts.html
255/-60 -15 will work and be very close in diameter works out to be within 1 mph at 70 mph
http://www.homestead.com/dougsmaverickcometpage/files/tiresizecharts.html
255/-60 -15 will work and be very close in diameter works out to be within 1 mph at 70 mph
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Send PMspring hill, FL - USA
Joined: 5/18/2002
Posts: 92
Vette(s): 92 coupe, full minor custom, in & out
i use BFG/TA 255/60/15 at 35 psi with factory specs alignment settings and stock offset wheels. vette handels as it was designed to handel.
good luck.
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I have 245/60/15 's with shims for the Cragars. I was told (& I believe) that I could not go any wider than 245 without touching the wheel wells.
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Send PMMILLSTADT, IL - USA
Joined: 8/12/2002
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Vette(s): 1972 StingRay Convert., 2-tops, L-48, AT, Air, MM Red, black interior and tops,
Thanks for your input. The wheel and tire package looks very nice on your car. wing
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Vette(s): 1972 StingRay Convert., 2-tops, L-48, AT, Air, MM Red, black interior and tops,
Thanks to all that replied. wing
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Joined: 8/23/2002
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Vette(s): 1971 coupe, 270 hp, auto, air. 43K original miles. All original.
With BFG/TA's 235/60/15 there are no changes in speedometer readings and fender clearance is no problem. They don't like full throttle clutch dumps, but with a treadwear number of 480, they will last forever and are pretty inexpensive.
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