15x8

[Stephen B.]

Re: 15x8

Not sure what to say Stephen. I'm simply asking for advice on what will fit, I didn't say anything about chopping my car up. Quite the contrary, which is I'm asking. There's so much knowledge here why not benefit from someone else and save the pain?

Thanks for the input and I'll be able happy to offer you half for any of your cars. And that is a firm offer.

Regards

Dave
Didn't mean to be too sarcastic, just trying to make a point. Its one of those been there done that things, learn from my mistakes.
Stephen Barrett (21558) 59,66,71,73

[Dave B.]

Re: 15x8

Stephen,

Thanks for clarifying, I was disappointed that I ticked off someone on my second day on the forum...witout even trying!

What I'm wanting to accomplish is to have a set of aftermarket wheels to have a more vintage rod look to cruise with and another set of repop knock off's to put on for show purposes.

Thanks to this forum I believe I'm armed with the right information to make the right buy without harming my car. Thanks again for reaching out, hopefully we'll cross paths again my friend.

Best Regards,
Dave

[Stephen B.]

Re: 15x8

Stephen,

Thanks for clarifying, I was disappointed that I ticked off someone on my second day on the forum...witout even trying!

What I'm wanting to accomplish is to have a set of aftermarket wheels to have a more vintage rod look to cruise with and another set of repop knock off's to put on for show purposes.

Thanks to this forum I believe I'm armed with the right information to make the right buy without harming my car. Thanks again for reaching out, hopefully we'll cross paths again my friend.

Best Regards,
Dave

Dave
Welcome aboard and never hesitate to ask a question on this forum.The people that visit this forum have probable done everything you can do to a Corvette. I've owned Corvettes since I was 19 and I'm now 64 and still learning.
Stephen Barrett (21558) 59,66,71,73

[Wayne M.]

Re: 15x8

Will 15x8's fit on a stock 1965 roadster? Or are they too wide and will rub? I would assume tire size will matter and I'm flexible here, .....

Dave -- here's my (back then) stock Corvette 15 x 8 (AZ code) rims with F70 bias ply rubber on my '65 VIN 04835, attending the CanAm race in June of 1971 at St. Jovite Quebec.

I seem to remember having to grind the inner lip of the rear quarter panels but you'd never notice it unless you ran your finger up there. Maybe the fronts would touch the frame in a sharp turn, but if so, it didn't bother me.

[Richard M.]

Re: 15x8

Just a FYI I used this calculator to decide the best fit tire for the '67 using stock rally wheels. Also best to keep in mind what will fit in the spare tire tub too.

http://powerdog.com/tiresize.cgi

e.g. I entered the below list into the box. It gives a comparison chart of the specs to help decide best fit and function matching(speedo, etc).

205/75R15
215/75R15
205/70R15
215/70R15
205/65R15
215/65R15

In my case the choice was 215/70R15. As was mentioned, it's the biggest you can use before you get into clearance issues.

Rich
p.s. Now to decide which tire brand!

[Joe R.]

Re: 15x8

J
p.s. Now to decide which tire brand!

Rich,

What is the intended usage, driving or judging? I hear for driving the Pirelli P4000 is about the best you can do. Here's a recent thread on them:

https://www.forums.ncrs.org/showthre...p4000&uid=6171

Joe

[Richard M.]

Re: 15x8

Rich,

What is the intended usage, driving or judging? I hear for driving the Pirelli P4000 is about the best you can do. Here's a recent thread on them:

https://www.forums.ncrs.org/showthre...p4000&uid=6171

Joe

Strictly driving, no judging ever because it's going far, far, away. I was subscribed to that thread, but the time frame won't allow extra delays to wait for the Pirelli's.

Thanks,
Rich