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Started by 66FBCharger, June 05, 2015, 12:16:28 PM

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66FBCharger

June 05, 2015, 12:16:28 PM
I'm planning to drive my '69 down to Chryslers at Carlisle. I have staggered tire sizes. The fronts are 215 70 14 and the rears are 235 60 14. I read here at one time that the spare should be the same height as the rears because I have a Sure grip. The problem is BFGoodrich recommends a min 6.5" wide wheel. I am having a tough time finding a 6.5" or 7" wide 14" wheel. The height of the 235 60 14 tire is 25.1" dia. A 215 60 15 is 25.2" dia. I have a 15" x 6.5" wheel that I could mount the tire on.
Would the .1" dia. difference damage the sure grip if I had to use the spare?
'69 Charger R/T 440 4 speed T5, '70 Road Runner 440+6 4 speed, '73 'Cuda 340 4 speed, '66 Charger 383 Auto
SOLD!:'69 Charger R/T S.E. 440 4 speed 3.54 Dana rolling body

68 RT

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June 09, 2015, 11:42:16 AM
No.

Dino

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June 09, 2015, 08:31:22 PM
Something close in size will do just fine.  Besides, you're supposed to take it slow on your way to the tire place when running a spare.   :icon_smile_big:
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myk

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June 09, 2015, 09:20:29 PM
Quote from: Dino on June 09, 2015, 08:31:22 PM
Something close in size will do just fine.  Besides, you're supposed to take it slow on your way to the tire place when running a spare.   :icon_smile_big:

Lol I'm actually going to buy another one of our wheels with a tire just so I can have a full size/identical spare and keep on driving dangerously...
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