Tire size

**Bill Pierce** · January 14th, 2017, 10:11 PM

Just wondering, mine are 3-1/2". Hoping I can fit 205-70-14

**Gitanesteel** · January 15th, 2017, 12:04 PM

Do you have a tire shop that will test fit for you? We have a local one here that as long as the have the size tire I'm looking for will mount on the wheels and then the car to see what kind of clearance there is.

**Bill Pierce** · January 15th, 2017, 02:35 PM

Originally Posted by Gitanesteel

Do you have a tire shop that will test fit for you? We have a local one here that as long as the have the size tire I'm looking for will mount on the wheels and then the car to see what kind of clearance there is.

No Scott, I would have to drive the car to Spokane.

I did mount the wheel and did some measuring. Pretty sure I can fit a 205-70-14. The rear might be a fight to get on. Even at full droop there isn't much room between the brake drum and fender opening.

I may go with a 195 just to be safe.

**Ferari** · January 16th, 2017, 02:53 PM

Bill - while I have a '65 I do have to jack up the body of the car to remove the rear tires. Granted this is typically in my garage with the axle on jack stands but running 235's on the rear I don't have the space to have them just drop off. I do like being able to run a wider tire even though tire changes take a little while longer.