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I have a set of original 15 inch SS Cragers with 235x60 series tyres. The tyres however run on the front guard. Whats the largest tyre size i can go on the front without rubbing on the guard? If anyone has gone through this exercise please let me know as i want to change the front tyres asap.
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If your car is not a concours top of the wazza jobbie just roll the guards.
If it is you would not be sticking 15" rims on anyway.
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I have a set of original 15 inch SS Cragers with 235x60 series tyres. The tyres however run on the front guard. Whats the largest tyre size i can go on the front without rubbing on the guard? If anyone has gone through this exercise please let me know as i want to change the front tyres asap.
just put a torana or jag front end in it for the front, the track is slightly narrower, and for the back, tub it, and then run 15 x 10 wheel and 39" slick..tuff car then..
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i have had 245 on the front before
your offset must be wrong
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I have 235/60-14s on with correct front springs, no problems. That larger diameter must be the problem. My 7" wheels are 107mm backspace.
I have 245/60-14s on 8s on the rear with similar backspace which do chirp a bit on a rough road.
Ive just scored 245/50-14 & 265/50 Yokies on ebay and am looking for suitable wheels. Im hoping the smaller diameter will keep them away from the bodywork.
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Ive had these rims on my other GTS, but the lips were rolled. The HT GTS guards are in perfect condition and i want to keep them this way. When i compare the 235x60x15 with the standard 205x70x14 they look the same as in height etc. So it looks like ill have to try 215x60x15 at most.
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Best advice is to go to a tyre shop and ask the question about the differences in width and heights over a range of tyres. Or do a Google and see if you can find a website with a comparison chart. Just a couple I found quickly... http://clubs.hemmings.co...ire_size_conversion.htm
http://www.core4x4club.c...images/tech/tirecalc.htm
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The HT GTS guards are in perfect condition and i want to keep them this way.
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PORT-A-POWA works a treat on genuine guards
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