Front tires 15 x 7, what is the correct B.S. ????

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  1. mjm0395

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    The title sums it up... What would be the correct B.S. so nothing rubs, I am thinking about a 245 x 60 series in the front
     
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    71maverick361 Vern Isaac

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    I have 15x7 with 4.50 backspacing with zero issues
    P205x60x15
     
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    A 245 up front is gonna rub without modifications.
     
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    Thank you .. soo is 2o5 about as fat as you want to go on our cars?
     
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    Thanx
     
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    I've run 215's before and 225's may work, depending on ride height and strut rod adjustment
     
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    mavgrab302 MCCI Florida State Rep

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    I run 225/70/15 with 3.25 BS on the front of my 71 grabber... Going with 225/60/15 with a 4.25 BS on all four corners on my 72 Sprint...
     
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    I had factory 15 x 7 Magnum 500's with 225/60 15 all the way round on the Maverick without problem. I think the Magnums are 4.25 - 4.5 backspace.
     
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    A 225 will work fine with the backspacing I mentioned.
     
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