63 non stock wheels

[John M.]

I recently bought a '63 coupe that has P235R60-15 tires on 7" wheels. Stance looks good, but I am concerned with the size of the tires. Has anyone used this compination of wheel and tires? What is the largest wheel and tire combination that I can feel comfortable with? Thanks for your help.

[Timothy B.]

Re: 63 non stock wheels

John,

IMO, they are to wide and I would be very careful that they don't rub the frame or fender at full lock and be very careful going over bumps like a driveway that they don break the fender. I know the 60 series tire is shorter so check carefully.

[John M.]

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Thanks, that was my concern also.

[Steven B.]

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John, I am sure you have but don't forget to check off set of wheels. Does the front rub lock to lock?

[Gary C.]

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John,

Do a search, this has been discussed multiple times on the TDB.

Gary
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[John H.]

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235/60's on 7" rims is a recipe for broken fiberglass.

[Rick A.]

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John,

FWIW, I run 215-65-15's on my 1963 Z06 and have no rub what-so-ever

[John H.]

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John,

FWIW, I run 215-65-15's on my 1963 Z06 and have no rub what-so-ever

Rick -

There's a HUGE dimensional difference between 215/65's and 235/60's; my '69 Z/28 had 235/60 T/A's on it when I bought it, and rubbed both front wheel openings at 12 o'clock when turning; I replaced them with 215/65 T/A's (which are exactly the same size as the original E70-15's) and a) It doesn't rub any more, and b) It looks correct.

[John M.]

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John and Rick, I know that the 235s are too big. I have been researching the 215/65's. My final concern is the 7" rims that I have with the 235s. I'm thinking that I need to find a set of 6" rims to make the 215/65s work. Your input will be appreciated! Rick, what size rims are you running with the 215/65s? Stock ralleys? Or what?

[John M.]

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Stock ralleys meaning 6" '67 wheels.

[Rick A.]

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reproduction k/o's, and believe they are 6" - will need to check paperwork

[Paul Y.]

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reproduction k/o's, and believe they are 6" - will need to check paperwork

I run 225/75 on stock 5.5 rims and no rub on the back with just a bit on the front inside frame when locked. I don't lock them up often on turns and have no fiberglass breaking problems. I like how they handle on mountain passes and stop with the ceramic brakes.

[Steven B.]

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reproduction k/o's, and believe they are 6" - will need to check paperwork

Rick, all repro K/O's are 6". You have a very nice '63 by the way!

[Rick A.]

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Steve,

Thanks for the repro answer and way too kind compliment on "Lady"! Do luv to drive her as much as possible, which is why I have the k/o's with the Michelin radials.