New tires for the 1967 Special

Discussion in 'The Hides' started by tstyles, Mar 14, 2018.

  1. tstyles

    tstyles Well-Known Member

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    New tires for the '67.

    rear: 255/60/15
    front: 215/70/15
     
  2. pbr400

    pbr400 68GS400

    Looks great! Did you price BFGs and then pick the Coopers? I just priced 235/60/15s for my El Camino and was told the Coopers were about $115 each (about what I expected) but $158 each for the T/As, along with dicey supply. I like BFGs, but I may try Coopers...
    Patrick
     
  3. tstyles

    tstyles Well-Known Member

    The T/A's are just too expensive. I run Coopers on my F250 and my Jeep. I've never had any problems. I put Milestar Steetsteet tires on my 1965 Mustang. They have a vintage look but they don't make a 255/60/15 or I would have put them on the Buick.
     
  4. Ant Legrand

    Ant Legrand Well-Known Member

    Nice! I just did the same but I did 245/60/15 in the back. Those are tight so I'm surprised you fit 255's in there!
     
  5. LARRY70GS

    LARRY70GS a.k.a. "THE WIZARD" Staff Member

    I have Cooper Cobras all around. Much better tire than the BFG's. They ride really nice. They are 44 psi max tires, so I run them at 37 psi.

    P255/60R-15 Front

    P275/60R-15 Rear

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  6. Chi-Town67

    Chi-Town67 Gold Level Contributor

    That looks great! Having any rubbing issues in the rear? I've got 235/60/15's on the rear of my car and I can barely slide a finger between the tire and the lip of the quarter as it is now. I thought anything wider than 235's wouldn't work. How wide are your wheels?
     
  7. NZ GS 400

    NZ GS 400 Gold Level Contributor

    Yes. My question too. What are the wheel specs? Back space?
     
  8. Donuts & Peelouts

    Donuts & Peelouts Life's 2 Short. Live like it.

    Why do you run your tires at 37psi Larry?
     
  9. LARRY70GS

    LARRY70GS a.k.a. "THE WIZARD" Staff Member

    Because they are higher pressure tires. Buick specified 24-26 psi for the tires that originally came on our cars. Those tires were 32 psi max. Max tire pressures in tires has been going up. My 98 Riviera came with 35 psi tires. Buick recommended 30 all around. Tires today are commonly 44 or even 51 psi. No one even looks. Tires are rated to carry a certain amount of weight at a certain pressure. That pressure is basically the same but at a higher pressure. I look at the tire sidewall and I run 85-90% of the rated maximum. The car rides great and handles better. I run 37 psi in a 44 psi max Cooper Cobra on my GS. My 98 Riviera has Yokahama tires that specify 51 psi. I run 43 psi. Both cars ride smooth and handle great.
     
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  10. Donuts & Peelouts

    Donuts & Peelouts Life's 2 Short. Live like it.

    Thanks for the answer Larry, appreciate the time you take 2 school me
     
  11. tstyles

    tstyles Well-Known Member

    The wheels are 15x7 with 4 1/2" backspacing. I had these custom-made about 8-9 years ago using original Buick centers. I have plenty of fender clearance.
     
  12. NZ GS 400

    NZ GS 400 Gold Level Contributor

    Thanks for the info. Looking good!
     
  13. Chi-Town67

    Chi-Town67 Gold Level Contributor

    That explains why those tires work on your car. Thanks for the info.
     
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  14. Bill Nuttle

    Bill Nuttle Well-Known Member

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    I just put coopers on my 65. 275/60/15 in the back and 235/60/15 in the front.
     
  15. tstyles

    tstyles Well-Known Member

    Did you mount the 275/60 tires on a 15x7 or 15x8 wheel? I think I have enough clearance for a 275 tire.
     
  16. Bill Nuttle

    Bill Nuttle Well-Known Member

    15x8 with 5” back space
     
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  17. gs66

    gs66 Silver Level contributor

    They look good on there!
     

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