Front tire size selection

[bhoulis]

Tire time for my 67. I am wanting to stay with a 70 series tire. From what I can find on the internet, the original E70-15s equate to a modern 205-70r/15. Am wondering if an increase to an F70-15 (215-70r/15) or be a safe choice as far as not having any tire rubbing concerns. Have tried searching the web but not finding much info from anyone running this size. Any help appreciated. Thanks.

Brian

[67 GT350]

I would think a F-60-15 would work? But not sure, see my thoughts below....

I also would like simple tire selections, the web is a pain to find anything. I have the repro Goodyear E-70-15's and I however would like to go to a 60 series tire. I was wondering if a F-60-15 like the Bosses had would work? And what would be the correct metric conversion for that?

It is too bad that they don't make the Goodyear repro like they do for the Firestones, where you can buy both the radial and the non-radial version of that tire and the lettering is the same.

I find my 67 to be all over the road with the repro Goodyear tires, they suck and I don't want a BF Goodrich on it like everybody else has.

[GT350DAVE]

I run 215 65 R15 . If you want something fatter on the back, they are the same diameter as a 235 60 R15.
Dave

[TA Coupe]

Go to the Tire Rack Tech section if you want to learn a lot of information about tires. I believe they have the conversion from old size to newer sizes at least they used to

  Sincerely, Roy Richards

[bhoulis]

Conversion charts show the stock 67 Shelby tire size of E70-15 to convert to 205-70R15. The question is if, the next size up "back in the day" which would have most likely been an F70-15, which converts to a 215-70R15, would cause any FRONT fender rubbing issues. I know that many (non-concours) are running 60 series tires but I prefer the look of the 70 series. Dave, do you have any pics of your tire combo that you could share? Thanks

Brian

[GT350DAVE]

Brian'
I don't have good luck posting photos and it looks like this one didn't go through.  I will email you some photos.
If anyone else wants to see photos, email dmathews@prodigy.net. My other car has 225 60 R15's on the front and they look too small.
Dave

[GT350DAVE]

I'm surprised they went through. This car has the 215 65 R15's on the front and 235 60 R15's on the back.
Another shot.

Dave

[Shelby_r_b]

You're having some good luck, Dave!  Keep 'em coming! 

[Shelby_r_b]

I'll have to look to see the sidewall size (I'm currently traveling), but I know I have 235s in the front and 255s in the rear.  She looks totally 70s, IMO.  I should have kept the air ride suspension to complete the look. 

And, no rubbing in the front or rear.

[Shelby_r_b]

I just found a saved picture from the rear.  Here, you can see the 255s in all their glory  .

[GT350DAVE]

This car has 225 60 R15's on the front and 235 60 R15's on the rear. I think the 225's are too small. I had rubbing issues with 235 60 15's on the front with both cars.

[greekz]

This car has 225 60 R15's on the front and 235 60 R15's on the rear. I think the 225's are too small. I had rubbing issues with 235 60 15's on the front with both cars.

Dave, the 225's seem to fill the fender well.  What makes them too small?

I have 225 60's at all four corners on mine.  Looks like I have more gap than you.

Greek

[1690]

235-60's

[shelbydoug]

I have 235-60-15 BFG radial T/A's on 15 inch ten spokes. The car is lowed and has no rubbing issues at all.

[6T6/7]

To help answer the first poster's original question, I've been running 225/70s with no issues.  So, with stock height suspension, you should be able to go up a size or two from the E70 equivalent.