[TA-71]

What is the largest tire that can be run on a stock 77 Can Am Rallye II rim and not hit or rub the fenders?

I am not quite to the point of buying good tires yet, but it is something I will need to know.

Thanks,

Chris

[EATDGAS]

I run 255/60R15 Uniroyal Tiger Paws GTS

[77 Canamman]

I have P255/60R15 BFG Radial T/A's on my Can Am. There is a minor amount of rub on the front stabilizer bar at full lock. Nothing to be concerned with. They fill out the fenderwells nicely.

[TA-71]

I am glad I asked, I was considering going with the 235/60, nice to know I can run something wider.

Thanks!

[Chief Wanabee]

I've also got 255/60 15's on mine. (I think the "proper" size is 225/70, equivalent to 235/60.)

Diamond Back tires has some interesting choices, but they're a little more pricey than the everyman Radial T/A.

[scott w]

I have 235 70s on the front and 275 60s on 8 inch rally IIs on the back, no rubbing and they fit under the fender wells

[Grand73Am]

Originally Posted by Chief Wanabee

I've also got 255/60 15's on mine. (I think the "proper" size is 225/70, equivalent to 235/60.)

235/60 isn't the equivalent of a 225/70. The 225/70 is 27.3" tall. The 235/60 is only 26.1", over an inch shorter.

The 255/60, at 27.1" tall, is the one that is practically the same height as the original 225/70.

[Chief Wanabee]

Thanks Steve, asleep when I wrote that. Lots of online tire size calculators out there too. May come in handy if those aluminum 17" Rally II's ever appear for sale at PY...

[Chief Wanabee]

THinking ahead to the upcoming 17" Rally II, 255/50-17 is the same height as the 255/60-15, and would still leave a bit of sidewall.

Lots of brands to choose from in the 17" size, but not much choice when it comes to 255/60-15. Mine are Firestone SS20, an older model of the Indy 500. I'm pretty happy with them, the Radial T/A was my second choice. Based on a quick search for the 255/60-15, I think that those two tires are pretty much the only tires/brands that are left that are reasonably priced.... see http://www.tirerack.com/tires/TireSe...r=15&x=15&y=13

[SmallHurst]

If you are looking at 225/70's, the Goodyear Polysteel radial is now being reproduced.... if you want that vintage look!!!! Both large and small letter options.

[Brian Baker]

Can't remember if mine are 255/70 or 255/60, but they're mounted on 15x8 Snowflakes...no rubbing!

[W72WW3]

Did you see the price ($$$) on those?

OUCH! $300+ per tire.

[goat guy]

I have 255-60-15's on the rear and 245-60-15's on the front of my Can Am and also my 73 GTO. Both cars have a nice stance and look good! I my opinion the 275's are too big for a 7" rim. I think you would need a 8" rim for then to fit correctly. Just my 2 cents

[SmallHurst]

Originally Posted by W72WW3

Did you see the price ($$$) on those?

OUCH! $300+ per tire.

Contact me... I can help with the sticker shock!!!

[Grand73Am]

Originally Posted by Chief Wanabee

Mine are Firestone SS20, an older model of the Indy 500. I'm pretty happy with them, the Radial T/A was my second choice. Based on a quick search for the 255/60-15, I think that those two tires are pretty much the only tires/brands that are left that are reasonably priced.... see http://www.tirerack.com/tires/TireSe...r=15&x=15&y=13

I also have Firestone Firehawk SS20's. Wish they didn't change the name. But they are the best 15" handling and riding tires I've had. So I'll get some Indy 500's when I need more. I have Radial TA's too, and they're okay, but they don't drive as good as the Firestones. So, like you, they are my 2nd choice. The Radial TA's do last a long time though. I wish the Firestones came in 245/60-15's, since I like that size on 7" wide wheels.

[TA-71]

Checking Discount Tire Direct, it looks like they only carry the Radial T/A's, Goodyear and Cooper Cobra's.

Anyone run the Cooper tire? I have no experience with them