What Size Tires To Get

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  1. Maverick73

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    Hey,

    My dad just got new tires for his Maverick, he got 225/70/14's all around. But they rubbed on the front so we took the front ones back to the store. He likes the look of the 225's on the back so he kept those two. Now he has to decide what to get in the front I want your opinions here. The wheels are 14X6 Keystone Classics. Tire size choices are 195/70/14, 205/70/14 or 215/70/14. Let me know.

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  2. Ronald Hopkins

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    I have 215x70 14's on the front and 235x60 14's on the rear of my Comet They are on American Racing Torque Thrust D's
     
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    Hey Ronald, What Brand tires are you running?? I want that same setup with the 215/70's up front and 235/60's out back. I haven't looked locally yet but thos wider 14 inch tires in a 60 series are getting harder to find.
    What Brand are yours?
     
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    I have 215/60r15 and they are really close to rubbing on the front. Look aggressive. I wouldn't mind going 215 all around for a more stock-looking setup. But for now, I am running 255 in the back. I will not buy that big next time. Nothing more than 245 unless I roll the rear fender lips.
     
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    I have 205/75/14" on the front with no rubbing and 225/70/14's for now on the rear.
     
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    Keep the information coming. And some opinions would be nice to.
     
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    205 0r 195/70s in the front,depending on the brand.205/225 front/rear is a nice,subtle combo.
     
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    Thanks for all the opinions. He went with 215/70/14's. His choice.
     

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