tire size for 6.5

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  1. maverick75

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    whats the safest widest tire to use on a 15x6.5rim(4"B.S.), Ive seen companies that make them up to 265 that claim will fit on a 6.5 will it be safe to run a 245/60?


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    245/60 should be fine.
     
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    will a 255 fit?
     
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    What brand of tire? they all recommend something different.
     
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    My 1976 Comrick (Comet) has 245's on it and they work fine.(y):tiphat:NMCC
     
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    i havne't decided yet,that was my next question,I've heard good things about michelins.I want something that provides a good ride.
     
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    My rears are B. F. Goodrich (245) and my fronts are Michelins (205),they seem to work together pretty good.:bouncy: NMCC
     
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    i have the opposite right now michelins(215) rear, BF's in the front(215), they still have tread on them but they're all dried up i got them free with the wheels purchased, I only got to drive the car 50ft before the block busted.:slap:
     
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    Holy sh$t, that sucks! I
    hope you get the Maverick fixed bud.:( NMCC
     
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