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Title: Recommended Tire size for 69 GT 350
Post by: SChatman on May 27, 2018, 03:45:48 PM
Any suggestions for tire size in the TA Radials? I'm getting a set of reproduction stock 69 Shelby wheels and want to make sure I don't get tires that might rub.
Thanks
Title: Re: Recommended Tire size for 69 GT 350
Post by: SChatman on May 30, 2018, 09:20:42 PM
My car had 235-60R 15 TA Radials but it's been so long since the car's been on the road I don't remember if I had any tire rub.
Title: Re: Recommended Tire size for 69 GT 350
Post by: Bob Gaines on May 30, 2018, 09:48:23 PM
Quote from: SChatman on May 30, 2018, 09:20:42 PM
My car had 235-60R 15 TA Radials but it's been so long since the car's been on the road I don't remember if I had any tire rub.
Yes ,you may rub in the front when spirited driving.
Title: Re: Recommended Tire size for 69 GT 350
Post by: richflorence on May 31, 2018, 06:44:14 AM
I'm running TA Radials, P235/60R15's on the original wheels with no problems.
Title: Re: Recommended Tire size for 69 GT 350
Post by: shelbymann1970 on May 31, 2018, 03:38:15 PM
I ran 245-60-15s for a long time (Goodyear Eagle STs as Goodyear said that tire size was direct replacement in 1986 when I bought). I re-arced my springs as with bumps on Mi roads I could rub the sidewall in the rear on occasion. I now run Cooper Cobras 235-60-15s
Title: Re: Recommended Tire size for 69 GT 350
Post by: SChatman on June 01, 2018, 12:17:41 AM
Thanks guys!
Title: Re: Recommended Tire size for 69 GT 350
Post by: 427hunter on June 01, 2018, 12:01:01 PM
G/60/15 look the best IMHO..