1970 Buick GS - Tire size

Discussion in 'Wet behind the ears??' started by angegome, Jul 13, 2009.

  1. angegome

    angegome Member

    Hi, Im new to this forum. I have a 1970 Buick GS, 350. I was wondering if anyone knows of a BF Goodrich 255/60 R15 fit as back tires on a my rims. Which are 15x7? Or anyone have and idea of what size tire looks best on this kind of Buick? Thanks. Angelo
     
    angegome, Jul 13, 2009
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  2. 70 gsconvt

    70 gsconvt Silver Level contributor

    Hi, that tire will fit on your rim. A lot of guys go with a 275/60R15 on a 15x8 rim. Just make sure you have 4.5" of backspacing to center it in the wheel well if you go that route.
     
    70 gsconvt, Jul 13, 2009
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  3. angegome

    angegome Member

    Thanks for the info. Ill stick to the 255/60 sounds like it will be no problem. Wow, didnt know even a 275 can fit.
     
    angegome, Jul 13, 2009
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  4. white72gs455

    white72gs455 Going Fast With Class!!!

    295/50/15 on 15x8 with 4 1/2 bs on mine
     
    white72gs455, Jul 14, 2009
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  5. 70 gsconvt

    70 gsconvt Silver Level contributor

    I actually run a 325/50R15 on a 15x10 with 5.5" backspacing. Here are some pics starting at post #41: http://v8buick.com/showthread.php?t=15046&page=2
     
    70 gsconvt, Jul 14, 2009
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  6. flynbuick

    flynbuick Guest

    245 60R -15 is the closest tire to the origianl G60 -15 Goodyear.
     
    flynbuick, Jul 14, 2009
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  7. sonnyfromda02

    sonnyfromda02 Resu Deretsiger

    Just to throw in my 2 pennies, I use 225/60R16. I have 16X8 all around.
     
    sonnyfromda02, Jul 15, 2009
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