have 73 Comet with 8" stock rear, whats the widest tire

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  1. 73cometter

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    Have a 73 Comet with 8" rear from factory, whats the widest rear tire I can run on what size wheel with what backspacing
     
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    I want to go with 15" tires
     
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    I will be doing a 265/50/15 on the rear, I have heard that people have fit a 275/60/15
     

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