Tire opnions

by Dead Man Thu Apr 18, 2013 10:11 am

well finally ordered me some wheels last night,The front 15x7 wheels have a 4" backspace which is a 0mm offset.The rear 15x8 wheels also have a 4" backspace which is a -12mm offset. im wanting a good bit of meat to fill the wells but not so much that it makes the car look like its on big balloons lol, here is a pic of some 15s with the look im after i just dont know the size of them, I have a tire size in mind but just wanted more opinions as this is my first time. thanks.

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by 77mali Thu Apr 18, 2013 12:52 pm

That's a great stance, looks pretty stock & the tire/rim combo looks great. I'm also looking for some insight & considering something like this (w/o the slicks & with a bit less height) but have no idea how to fill those wells up as much as in the pic. I guess I'll ask the question too & hopefully someone can come close w/ an answer. Hope you don't mind sharing your question, LOL.

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by driveit Thu Apr 18, 2013 1:01 pm

In the same boat with both of you and looking for similar info.

I was looking at Old School 17’s, but may be leaning toward 18’s after seeing another with those on it.
Wheels by MB Wheels “Old School”: $149.00each

Diameter: 18.0”
Width: 9.0”
Bolt Pattern: 5-114.3mm
Offset: 35

For the tires I found Riken Tires at just over a hundred bucks and have a nice agressive look.
DiscountTire.com - Free Shipping!
Riken Raptor ZR - $125.98

Tire Size: 275/35ZR18 95W BSW

Treadwear: 300 out of 400 with 400 being the best rating.
Traction: A The traction grades from highest to lowest are "AA","A","B" and "C".
Speed rating: Z The rating of Z = 149 mph and over.

by Dead Man Thu Apr 18, 2013 1:49 pm

nah i dont mind, just looking for ppl thats done this before so i only buy one set of tires lol.

by dragons_lair59 Thu Apr 18, 2013 2:21 pm

Something in the 255& up 60 15 is what I would guess those are on my 77 Monte Carlo I had 255 75 15's (if my memory is correct) and look ok but they where on ralley wheels and to narrow needed min of 8's and 60's

by Dead Man Thu Apr 18, 2013 2:46 pm

so far im thinking 275 60 for the rear, id love to find out the front tire size on that pic i posted.

by dragons_lair59 Thu Apr 18, 2013 4:07 pm

I'd guess 225-235 kinda tall

by Dead Man Thu Apr 18, 2013 4:20 pm

the 225 70, is 27.4 tall and the 275 60, is 28.0 tall.

by 1973 454 MONTE Thu Apr 18, 2013 8:01 pm

a 235-70-15 is the same height as a 275-60-15.

i think a 225-70 would look nice.

i personally dont like 7" on the front. but on my caprice i have 1968 corvette 15x7s (235-70),they have an outward offset that looks good with a 15x8s (275-60) on the rear. not sure what the offset is tho.

dont have any other pics with me

by ant7377 Thu Apr 18, 2013 8:12 pm

I think that blue Chevelle has a 225 70 in the front and a 275 60 in the back . THe front kinda looks like when I had em on my 77. I run a 255 60 in front and 275 60 in the rear on 8 inch rallys. What is the stock 8 inch rally off set? Is it 4 inches? Im thinking about these wheels for it now.
http://centerlinewheels.com/wheels_detail.php?mw_id=117&sw_id=948

by pila Thu Apr 18, 2013 10:24 pm

My '74 Malibu has 255/60/15 on the rear, on stock rally wheels. I was using smaller tires a few years ago, and sometimes they would light up too easy, and the local cops were giving me the eye. I have 225/60/15 on the front.
My spare is the same as the rear tires, figuring one of those would wear out sooner than the front.

by Dead Man Thu Apr 18, 2013 10:41 pm

thanks for the feedback guys,and ant7377 those wheels look perty good.

by WyldeBill66 Thu Apr 18, 2013 11:27 pm

The fronts on my 75 are too small. 205/65-15. The backs I love. 295/60-15
They fit perfectly just inside the wheel wells with about a fingers breadth clearance. I will probably go a little taller next time I get new tires and bend the inner lip in a little for more clearance.

by 77mali Thu Apr 18, 2013 11:42 pm

I'm not a big fan of 2 sizes for front & back....what if you get a flat on the one that's not the same as the spare? LOL

by Dead Man Thu Apr 18, 2013 11:44 pm

lol then it will look very odd till you get it fixed

by Dead Man Fri Apr 19, 2013 1:46 am

for the fronts im starting to think about 215-70 15

by Pontichev327 Fri Apr 19, 2013 2:16 am

That is the FACTORY size on the Grand Am. Personally I think that's way too skinny. 215/70-15 Michelin whitewall. I have 275/60-15 Radial T/A's all the way around on the Laguna and have never had a fitment problem.[url= Tire opnions Grand_12

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by Pontichev327 Fri Apr 19, 2013 3:05 am

I will say this for the Michelin 215/70-15's though, they are THE smoothest riding tires you will EVER have on a car!...Like a cloud, baby!

by Dead Man Sun Apr 21, 2013 11:19 am

thanks for all the feedback guys, after taking it all in and reading myself till blue in the face, im down to 2 tires lol, im gona run 235 60 or 215 70 in the front, im leaning toward the 235. thanks again.

by Limey SE Sun Apr 21, 2013 11:45 am

I think you would like the 225 or 235 better I am gonna go with the 225 myself the 235 is a tall drink of water

by Dead Man Sun Apr 21, 2013 12:03 pm

the 235 60 is 26.1 tall. the 215 70 is 26.8 tall. and the 225 70 is 27.4 tall. the reason i was leaning toward the others is im wanting the rake look with out lowering the car, but not so much of a rake that i look like a full dragster lol.

by pila Sun Apr 21, 2013 12:39 pm

Being that my El Camino project is gonna be a daily year-around driver, I'm likely going to go with 225/70X15s. Wide tires don't work very good in snow.....
I'll just have to take it easy on the rear tires, and not get foolish & tear them up too quick....

by Dead Man Sun Apr 21, 2013 12:54 pm

lol i hear ya, this is my weekend car, and no snow here in alabama but every few years or so and its only like an inch lol.

by ant7377 Sun Apr 21, 2013 1:19 pm

Paul,I have a 225 70 in my trunk for a spare its about the right height so it won hurt the posi carrier or make it interfere if its a front. Works good. If I go on a roadtrip i take a small floor jack ,Im not using the bumper jack,that thing could kill you.

by 77mali Sun Apr 21, 2013 6:34 pm

ant7377 wrote:Paul,I have a 225 70 in my trunk for a spare its about the right height so it won hurt the posi carrier or make it interfere if its a front. Works good. If I go on a roadtrip i take a small floor jack ,Im not using the bumper jack,that thing could kill you.

Thanks Anthony- I'll check it out. Mine are just the reg old 15" BFG's.

The bumper jacks are a joke- I remember trying to change a tire on an incline when I had my Cutlass way back when.

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