Re: 235/75/15 tires
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PackardV8 asked -
Quote: Is that to say the 235/75R15 is better suited to the 55-56 Sr's?? I really don;t know. There is more room in the fender wells of the Sr's vs Jr's??? Never took any body measurements myself, but if you check the Body section of the 55-56 parts book, you'll see that the rear wheelhouse panels (tubs) are same Jr. vs. Sr. for all 55-56, EXCEPT Caribbean convertible. I've experienced similar clearance issues, as reported by you and others, with 235/75R15s in the rear tubs, though only on one side. Letting some air out of the tire is fine - as long as you have a way to replace it. For my 55-56 Seniors, I prefer the 235/75R15 as a reasonable replacement for the 8.00/8.20-15 (or even the later 80-series 9.00-15). However, if I had a 55-56 Junior, the 225/75R15 is close enough to the dimensions of the 7.60-15 - at least for my tastes. Though only slightly narrower, it might just be enough to avoid the installation clearance issue.
Posted on: 2011/11/6 11:10
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Re: 235/75/15 tires
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BH writes:
"I've experienced similar clearance issues, as reported by you and others, with 235/75R15s in the rear tubs, though only on one side..." YES! Good point that i forgot to include in my previous claim of 235 rubbing.
Posted on: 2011/11/6 14:37
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Re: 235/75/15 tires
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Just FYI the Diamondback 700R15 is on a Yokohama carcass
Posted on: 2011/11/6 16:09
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Re: 235/75/15 tires
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15's are becoming increasingly more difficult to find. As a future reference we need to start looking at 16" wheels and tires for possible retro fitting if it should come to that.
Posted on: 2011/11/6 16:15
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VAPOR LOCK demystified: See paragraph SEVEN of PMCC documentaion as listed in post #11 of the following thread:f
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