245/60/15????

[2QWIK4U]

Since I cant find any BFG 235/60/15 for the front has anyone used 245/60/15 on front, they measure 26.6, 235/60/15 are 26.10 and on rear have 255/60/15, they are 26.8. Will the 245/60/15 rub on front?

 

[BuickMike231]

I had them on the front of a non turbo Regal (84) a few years back. If I hit a good size pot hole or something they rubbed a little and if I turned the wheel to full lock either way they rubbed a tiny bit if I recall. I daily drove it for a few years like that, nothing bad enough to cause problems.

 

[2QWIK4U]

I may go back with the 215/65/15 on front since I can get them

 

[87gninpa]

Just went through the same thing, couldnt find the BFG 235/60/15 anywhere. Ended up going with the 215 65 15 before they stopped making them too. They actually look pretty good on the car since the tread with on the radial T/A's is much wider than other tires of the same size.

 

[novaderrik]

why do people get so caught up with trying to use Radial TA's? other than looking "right" and being relatively cheap for a name brand tire, they aren't a very good tire.

 

[turbo39151]

My GN stock rims have 245/60R15's no issues and car sits a little low as well...

I think it was a cheapo sears brand "road hugger"

I think each car sits a little different on the frame according to what I recall reading in one of Kirban's posts. I know that I've seen at least one that looked a little crooked from the rear- not from an collision.

 

[joey316g]

Cooper Cobra GTs look very similar to the radial TAs and are about $100 a piece. And you can get them in 235/60/15

 

[WeSS]

wheels

Run any size 15 to 17 tire that fits as long as anyone wants but please don't do this to any gn or regal.


YouTube - dameans grand national 2

YouTube - dameans regal on 24s with a 509 chevy big block

YouTube - damean's grand national

 

[TexasT]

I too wondered why they must be radial T/A?
I was reading through the latest edition of HotRod in my reading room and came upon an ad for tirerack.com. indeed I did nor see any radial t/a tires in that size but there were in other brands.
Do you have a preference or is this just what you have always bought?

 

[faster]

Been using firestone firehawks 235X60X15 on all three of my TR's for years. Roll and ride smooth, balance well never had an issue and they have very good traction for a street tire much better than BFG's. Diameter very close to 215X65X15 originals. Use 255X70X15 on my van and 235X70X15 on the pickup. Again never had a failure or needed a replacement and better pricing.

Mikey

 

[2QWIK4U]

I would use the Firestone's if I hadn't just bought 2 new BFG 255/60/15 for rear.Didn't know the 235/60/15 would be this hard to get. One of my pet peeves to have all 4 tires match on the GN.

 

[2QWIK4U]

I would use the Firestone's if I hadn't just bought 2 new BFG 255/60/15 for rear.Didn't know the 235/60/15 would be this hard to get. One of my pet peeves to have all 4 tires match on the GN.