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Old 02-05-2002, 03:48 AM
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Default Will Polyglas H-60-15's fit '69 Camaro rear w/7

A friend just gifted me a like new pair of H-60's that were put on his '70 Boss 429 back in the early 70's. He knew I loved them, and he was going back to F60's. Anyway, I'm wondering if they'll fit the back of my '69 Z with stock 7" Rallys. Thought I'd see if it had been done before I risked having one mounted. Anybody remember trying this back in the day????

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Default Re: Will Polyglas H-60-15's fit '69 Camaro rear w/7

I had H-60 Polyglas on the rear of my Original (bought new) 1970 Z-28's stock wheels and still own those two tires.....
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Default Re: Will Polyglas H-60-15's fit '69 Camaro rear w/7

Tom, the H60 is very close to todays metric radial of 255/60R-15. They should fit as a friend has a set of 15 x 8 American Torque Thrust II's with 255/60 BFG's on his 69 SS and they clear. I have run G60's before with no problem so I cannot see the H's being that big of a deal. The only thing is that the tire may be too wide for the wheel. I would have one mounted up and see if you like the look. What size tire do you have on it now?....................RatPack............
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Old 02-06-2002, 01:50 AM
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Default Re: Will Polyglas H-60-15's fit '69 Camaro rear w/7

While we're on the subject, will F60's fit on the FRONT with 7" YH rims? (I'm betting not.) The previous owner ran E-60's all around back in the 70's/80's, based on the spare tire it had.
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Default Re: Will Polyglas H-60-15's fit '69 Camaro rear w/7

Tom, they will work on a 7" rim, the F60 is the equivilent to a 235/60 in metric radial sizes today. I will email you a picture of a 69 that has 235/60R-15 BFG's on 7" rims. Looks good that way. Depending on how much rake the car has to it the E60's (225/60) will give you more clearance on the tops of the fender lips...............RatPack..................
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Old 02-06-2002, 05:19 AM
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Default Re: Will Polyglas H-60-15's fit '69 Camaro rear w/7

They were mounted on 15x7" Magnum 500's and looked great. They were balanced with F60s on the front of the Boss, though. It might be a little much with E70 or F70 15's on the front of a '69 Z (with less front wheelwell than a '70 Boss Mustang). It currently has 215/65 radials all around, but I'd like to do big' n littles to muscle it up a little, since its a no D80/no cowl hood car, and I'm desparately trying to keep it that way. I thought maybe a set of Polyglas or Wide Treads on the YH wheels and some radials on polished 5 spokes for cruising.
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