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camaroman1969

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Slick Tire Size
« on: December 07, 2014, 04:55:06 AM »
Would anybody know off hand, what size slick, in a 15", would fit a 1969 Camaro wheel well opening???        Thanks!!     Don

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Re: Slick Tire Size
« Reply #1 on: December 07, 2014, 03:12:01 PM »
Phoenix, bias-ply 28.5" x 9" on a 4.5" back-space rim fits with no modification.  I have pictures.

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Re: Slick Tire Size
« Reply #2 on: December 07, 2014, 03:21:41 PM »
I ran a 26 x 8 on a 15" corvette rally. in a 68 with staggered shocks. I'm at work now, cant give you backspacing.  This was the recommendation from Harlow Tire at Norwalk. Safety first.

gave enough bite to just pull the front wheels with a 5 grand stall/4:88's. foot braking

Will double check for you tomorrow when I get home.
68 Z/28  born with: 302, drive line, etc..

camaroman1969

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Re: Slick Tire Size
« Reply #3 on: December 08, 2014, 04:45:00 AM »
Phoenix, bias-ply 28.5" x 9" on a 4.5" back-space rim fits with no modification.  I have pictures.
Pictures would help...thanks!

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Re: Slick Tire Size
« Reply #4 on: December 08, 2014, 12:56:42 PM »
As requested.

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Oaklyss

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Re: Slick Tire Size
« Reply #5 on: December 08, 2014, 08:03:35 PM »
These are 27" x 8 x 15 on 15 x 7 Ralley wheels:






These are M/T ET Streets 26 x 10.5 x 15 on 15 x 7 Ralley wheels:


69 RSSS ZL-2 4 speed, mint unrestored 04A LA built-SOLD
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Re: Slick Tire Size
« Reply #6 on: December 12, 2014, 12:03:26 AM »
Oakly SS and C. Norton, Hey guys, thanks a lot for all the helpful pictures that I asked for.  This gives me a good visual now.  Selecting the proper tire size will be easier now.  Thanks to all again!!!!    Don