what size tires look best on a 72 Skylark w/15x7 rally wheels

Discussion in 'The Hides' started by THREX, Oct 4, 2008.

  1. THREX

    THREX Well-Known Member

    I was thinking 245/60/15 all the way around? But open to suggestions and love to see photo's of yours and what size tires your running
     
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  2. Nothingface5384

    Nothingface5384 Detail To Oil - Car Care

    tire combos that'll looks well

    245-60 rear 225 60 fronts
    255-60 rear 235-60 fronts(previously had)
    275-60 rear 245-60 fronts (current combo) but with 15x8 rear rim
     
  3. V8Sky

    V8Sky "Scarlett"

    When I had all 15x7 Buick rally rims I used 245x60x15s all around and it looked great. I still have those on the front of my car but switched to 15x8 Buick rally rims with 275x60x15s on the rear of the car.
     

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  4. Bad Buick

    Bad Buick Foe Fiddy Five

    I've seen 255/60's in the front and 275/60's in the rear and thought it looked great!
     
  5. copperheadgs1

    copperheadgs1 copperheadgs1

    The tires you listed are closest to the original size tires. That is all I have ever used.
     
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  6. LARRY70GS

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

    That is what i have. P255/60R-15 in front, P275/60R-15 MT Drag Radials out back.
     

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  7. BadBrad

    BadBrad Got 4-speed?

    The 245 60s are basically the same size as the "G60" placed on the car by the factory.

    Height wise, and going to larger footprint in the rear the 295 50 and 245 60 are 26 inches and change tall. But you need a wider than stock rim.
     
  8. alec296

    alec296 i need another buick

    i had 255 60s on mine and liked it but went to 275s after i burnt off the 255s
     
  9. myerslaw

    myerslaw Well-Known Member

    What about 225 60 15 on front,
    275 60 15 on rear?

    How much difference between using a 245 60 15 vs
    a 225 60 15 on the front (15 X 7 ' wheel) ??
     
  10. NSBound

    NSBound Well-Known Member

    Just as reference, here's a couple of pics I took yesterday of my '70, with 15X7 rallyes and 235-60-15 tires all around.
     

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  11. vande

    vande Well-Known Member

    I have 245's onthe rear of my 71, and I think it would look better with taller and wider tires, like 275's, but I do like the bigs and littles look.
     
  12. Tim

    Tim Silver Level contributor

    Larry, what size rim did you use for the rear 275/60's???
    Tim
     
  13. LARRY70GS

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

    15 X 8
     
  14. V8Sky

    V8Sky "Scarlett"

    That's the same size rim and rear tire I use as well - a great fit in the rear wheelwell.
     
  15. CraigFaller

    CraigFaller Well-Known Member

    Like a few other guys here I'm running 245-60-15s on the front and 275-60-15s on the rear. 15X8 repo rally.
     

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  16. 1970stage1455

    1970stage1455 Well-Known Member

    i run 70 on front pro-trac 50 on rear
     
  17. Tim

    Tim Silver Level contributor

    So a 15X8 with 4" b/s will fit a 275/60 in a 72 GS?
     
  18. LARRY70GS

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

    4 1/2" B.S. If you order a 15 X 8 Buick wheel, that is what you will get.
     
  19. Two tone

    Two tone Well-Known Member

    215X70 for me
     
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  20. Tuggy

    Tuggy Member

    I just put on 275/60/15 on 15x10's (5.00 inch BS) and they rubbed a little. I increased the air shock and is ok but I like the slightly tucked look. Anyone ever blend the inside of the fender a little?
     

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