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SChatman

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Recommended Tire size for 69 GT 350
« 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.
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Re: Recommended Tire size for 69 GT 350
« Reply #1 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.

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Re: Recommended Tire size for 69 GT 350
« Reply #2 on: May 30, 2018, 09:48:23 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.
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Re: Recommended Tire size for 69 GT 350
« Reply #3 on: May 31, 2018, 06:44:14 AM »
I'm running TA Radials, P235/60R15's on the original wheels with no problems.
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Re: Recommended Tire size for 69 GT 350
« Reply #4 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
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Re: Recommended Tire size for 69 GT 350
« Reply #5 on: June 01, 2018, 12:17:41 AM »
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Re: Recommended Tire size for 69 GT 350
« Reply #6 on: June 01, 2018, 12:01:01 PM »
G/60/15 look the best IMHO..
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