What tire size should I go with?

[dillon14]

I am getting ready to purchase my redline radial tires for my Daytona clone. I will be going with the 15x7 steel rims with dog dish caps. The Daytona will also have power steering. Any suggestions on a size that will really give it that muscle car look without being too big for the 15x7 rims? I have been buying my redline radials from Diamond Back. Any other dealers that have quality redline radials other than Db and Coker?

Thanks

[pettybird]

my car has 275/60 on it and the fronts rub nearing lock. 

We ran through tire sizes in this forum a while back, and I advocated for a single tire size at all four corners so that you would have a matching spare.  others liked the fat rear tire look with smaller fronts. 

225/70 up front with 275/60 out back are almost the same height.  if you wanted more rake, upwards of a 295/60 fit out back.  I'm planning on new tires in the spring and I'm going to run 255/60's all around on 15x8 circle track wheels.

Diamondback shaves regular tires down (there are others who do the same) while Coker and Kelsey make new ones, but only in 70 and 75 series.  why no one will pop out a 60 series redline is beyond me. 

[dillon14]

my car has 275/60 on it and the fronts rub nearing lock. 

We ran through tire sizes in this forum a while back, and I advocated for a single tire size at all four corners so that you would have a matching spare.  others liked the fat rear tire look with smaller fronts. 

225/70 up front with 275/60 out back are almost the same height.  if you wanted more rake, upwards of a 295/60 fit out back.  I'm planning on new tires in the spring and I'm going to run 255/60's all around on 15x8 circle track wheels.

Diamondback shaves regular tires down (there are others who do the same) while Coker and Kelsey make new ones, but only in 70 and 75 series.  why no one will pop out a 60 series redline is beyond me. 

Thank you for your response. I think I will go with your suggestion and run 255/60's all around on the 15x7" rims. Diamondback has the red line radials in this size for $198 each.

Thanks again,
Al

[pettybird]

you might be able to request certain tires if you're inclined--I've seen cars with Firestones from them, but they may offer a selection. 


those tires are aggravating to me--I have to write the cars' descriptions at work, which means I have to crawl underneath to get the stupid tire sizes 

[BigBlockSam]

i believe NOT Just 6T9 CHGR has 60 redlines on his car . so i think somebody makes 60 series . hey Al share a couple of pics with us . Rene

[dillon14]

As you can see here, Diamond Back makes the 60 series redline radials:

[BB1]

 

[BigBlockSam]

i want to go with redline 255 60 15 . all the way around  but on 8 inch rims . i like the way the 8 inch rims look . i have them all around on my superbee . they look great with the dogdish hubcaps.

[PocketThunder]

i want to go with redline 255 60 15 . all the way around  but on 8 inch rims . i like the way the 8 inch rims look . i have them all around on my superbee . they look great with the dogdish hubcaps.

What cars came with 8" rims so i can keep an eye out for a set?

[BigBlockSam]

they also give the car a better foot print , these are the ones i got.

http://store.summitracing.com/partdetail.asp?autofilter=1&part=WVI-63-5812042&N=700+400230+1004+115&autoview=sku

[BigBlockSam]

see how much better they fill out the wheel well . i haven't tryed the 255's up front  yet  but i think they should fit. Rene

[dillon14]

Beautiful car. I love the color.

[BigBlockSam]

Beautiful car. I love the color.

thanks Bro , it's also a great car . i was lucky enough to buy that car from hotrod

[dillon14]

Here are a few photos of the car the day after Christmas as well as earlier with the wing on it. Check out the license plate. Don't forget, my facility makes all of the plates for the state of Maine.

[dillon14]

This is what my Daytona clone will look like when finished accept I will have steel rims with redline radials and redline dogdish caps:

[moparstuart]

 

[BigBlockSam]

looks real good!   

[tan top]

Here are a few photos of the car the day after Christmas as well as earlier with the wing on it. Check out the license plate. Don't forget, my facility makes all of the plates for the state of Maine.

looking good    ..... will look awesome when finished ....  
i want to stick 275s  up front , but not going to if they rub ,  was thinking of making a dummy adjustable wheel ,  size back space thingy 
sure i have seen a propper one , that you can even set the tire profile with ..

[Daytona R/T SE]

I want to run 275/60/15's on 8 inch wheels all the way around on my Daytona clone,too. But not if they rub-anywhere! I think it can be done with a custom offset wheel, but to be sure I just ordered one of these:

http://www.percyshp.com/wheelrite.html

The guy had one on e-bay for a buy it now of $79.

Jeg's and Summit sell them, too - for $89 I think 

It should take all of the guess work out of my wheel/tire choice

I'll let you'all know how it works out 

[tan top]

I want to run 275/60/15's on 8 inch wheels all the way around on my Daytona clone,too. But not if they rub-anywhere! I think it can be done with a custom offset wheel, but to be sure I just ordered one of these:

http://www.percyshp.com/wheelrite.html

The guy had one on e-bay for a buy it now of $79.

Jeg's and Summit sell them, too - for $89 I think 

It should take all of the guess work out of my wheel/tire choice

I'll let you'all know how it works out 

thats it ...thanks dude  .. for that price ..aint worth the time trying  making one , appreciate , letting us know  on the fit 

[BigBlockSam]

i heard the problem is they rub on the inside . the side toward the motor . not the inner fender 

[WINGR]

 

I've also heard that on a Daytona there could be a problem with rubbing on the belly pan of the nose, especially when turning. I had thought about P255x60x15's all the way around and even tried a tire on both sides. It was close but I think that it may have been okay. I ended up not doing anything so I am not sure but your probably on the right track using that tol just to be sure. Good luck.

WINGR

[Daytona R/T SE]

I've also heard that on a Daytona there could be a problem with rubbing on the belly pan of the nose, especially when turning.

WINGR

I've heard that, too.

If it doesn't fit,

I have the technology to MAKE IT FIT. 

[BigBlockSam]

hey

i have deep dish wheels on the front and they hit the lower valance . a little trim and now there fine