Response from your post on the other thread:
oldman
If you really like those wheels, I'd change out the front tires to a pair of 215/65/15 BFG's. Those would be about 1" shorter in diameter and give you an extra half inch of clearance.
The 215/70/15's are 26.9", the 215/65/15's are 26".
I forgot that my first set of redline tires were 215/65/15's on my '64...
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Your front disc brakes make the BS on those older rims a bigger problem than I thought. The disc brakes typically need about an extra .25" BS for clearance.
As to different size tires front and rear - I personally prefer the staggered look with a taller tire on the rear. Once I replaced my 215/65/15 redlines on all four wheels, I went to 235/60/15's front and 255/60/15 rear. When I went to 17's I went to 215/55/17's front and 245/50/17's rear. I just replaced those and went with the same front tires but wanted a taller tire in the rear so went with a 235/55/17.
You said you just bought the tires - Maybe you could work a deal with the tire dealer to:
1. Test mount a set of 215/65/15's to see if that does solve your problem.
2. Take your slightly used 15/70/15's in trade - (discounted value).
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