275/50r17 or 275/55r17

Hi guys, anybody running either of these size tires on a 70-72 A body? I am looking at one or the other but not sure about the fitment.

I am running 17x9 rims with 4.5 backspacing, there are 235/55r17's on them now. the 275/50 is real close to the same height but about an 1.5 wider, the problem is there is only one tire available in this size. the 275/55 offers more tire options but it is about an 1.5 inch taller.

 

I am thinking the same thing. I would like to get 275/55/17 on the rear and 15" tires on the front, I want the body slanted down a little in the front. I just dont know if the 275/55/17 tires fit well in the back of a 71 skylark since they are almost 29" tall...

 

yes I still have not made a decision. let me know if you do.

 

29" diameter is no problem, I run 28's with lots of room.

 

you have any pics?

 

Is anyone running 275/55/17 on their 70-72 skylark? if so, how do you like them? Wheel backspacing? It seems like a lot of the tires for this size are suv tires, will it effect performance if I use those?

 

Here is a different angle.

 

Nice Sailbrd! Are you running 17x8? what backspacing? Any rubbing issues?

 

I know its not quite what you were asking but Im running 275/40/20 on 10 inch wide rims and lowered 1 inch
those tires are about 28.5 tall, If I can fit those

 

Nice looking car red67wildcat! Thanks for the info. I think I will pull the trigger on the 17x8 rims with 4.5 backspacing and 275/55/17 tires.

 

Where did you get a hood ornament like that?

 

thanks! that is a great looking rear..........
Are those 17 inch wheels?

 

those are 15 inch wheels.

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