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Will a 295/60/15 fit under a 1969 rear qtr assy

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Old Oct 4, 2002 | 04:08 PM
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Exclamation Will a 295/60/15 fit under a 1969 rear qtr assy

Trying to buy tires for the rear of my car. I don't think a 295 will fit without some mods that I do not wish to do . Have any of you tried this or know for a fact what will fit . I would like to go to 16s but don't have a clue what would work . If you have any ideals let me know Thanks !

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Old Oct 4, 2002 | 05:05 PM
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nope won't fit... unless u wanna tube the rearend.. or get ur wells widened. 275-60-15s will.. right to the edge
Old Oct 4, 2002 | 11:42 PM
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That is correct, from what I have heard. A 295 tire does not fit without moving the rear frame rail. I have heard of people running a 275 but the rim backspacing is critical. I've heard that it should be carefully measured for the correct rim, because it will be a tight fit !!
Old Oct 7, 2002 | 07:23 PM
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i have 275/35/17's on my 67, thats about as big as u can go
Old Oct 8, 2002 | 10:36 PM
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i have p275/60R-15's in the rear on my 69 camaro, and fit they do, but so barely. With the centerline wheels i have the tires have a bit of breathing room from the body. I bought it with these on, and from looking at the shocks, the tires do rub on them, but barely. If you want to leave your camaro mostly stock I would go with slightly smaller tires.
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