Tires for a '69 Z28

[MosportGreen66]

Want to put some new rubber on the '69 Z28.
I was told to get 255/60/15's for the back but they're on back order for 2 months.
Because waiting is never an option, I was wondering which is better for the car

(fit and performance wise)

a) 245/60/15
b) 255/70/15

Thanks in advance.

-Dan

[TDW]

Dan..The 255-70 is a BIG tire. I tried a set on the Nova. Too big. You may want to search the tire forum at Team Camaro.

[YENKO DEUCE REGISTRY]

Goodyear wide treads

[ORIGLS6]

Too obvious Marlin...(but I'm with you.)

[MosportGreen66]

BFG Radial T/As

I have a friend with '69 Z28 and he has 255/70/15 (rears), and 215/60/15 (front). No rubbing issues and the car looks great. I just do not think the 70 series tires will fit in the back.

The Wide Treads are going into storage.


-Dan

[DarrenX33]

Dan - I have 215s in front and P245/60R15's in the rear

[MosportGreen66]

Edit the post above.

My friend's '69Z has 215/70s in the front and 255/60s in the back.

Thanks for the reply Darren, no rubbing issues right?

[DarrenX33]

Dan perfect fit. If you want pictures let me know. Don't have any right now (out of town).

[lzdick]

Here are some tire pics from a couple of my Z/28s with radial tires.

The red car has 215/65/15 on the front and 245/60/15 on the rear. The rear is a 15 x 8" wheel.





The blue car has 235/60/15 on both front and rear. Personally I like the set and stance of the blue car better. In fact, I am currently shoppping for tires for the red car that I can mount on 15 x 7" Torque Thrust-D's...I am leaning toward 235/60/15 on the front and 245/60/15 on the rear. Suggestions?






I hope this helps.

Rich

[Charley Lillard]

LOL...Rich..Are those really mudflaps on the red Z ?