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Thanks for the answer, and here's some more questions. How much clearance is there between the inside of the rear tire and the leaf spring? I was thinking about going with 275/60-15 in the rear. Those 255s that you have on there look like they have plenty of clearance. I was thinking about a little larger in diameter front tire. When turning the fronts are they close anywhere?
 
67redcudavert said:
Thanks for the answer, and here's some more questions. How much clearance is there between the inside of the rear tire and the leaf spring? I was thinking about going with 275/60-15 in the rear. Those 255s that you have on there look like they have plenty of clearance. I was thinking about a little larger in diameter front tire. When turning the fronts are they close anywhere?
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I have just enough room in the front with no rubbing issues. I'm sure a taller tire would rub at the rear of the front wheel opening. I have about an inch of clearance in the back between the tire bulge and leaf springs. I'm afraid a wider tire in the back won't work for me unless I get a wheel with a different offset (deeper dish). I don't think Cragar offers a deeper dish wheel in the 15x8 size. Guess I am stuck with what I have. Still pleased though.
 
Yayyy, my tires are being mounted, cragar camp is back in bizness. Should get them in a week or so. too bad my front end is stripped to the frame for rebuild. same sizes for me as you lefty, I talked to the guy about 275's and he said its risky with the increased height and 3/4 inch width increase. I will post pics when done. chitchitchit
 
I just went to Summit and tried to order 2 15 X 8 5 on 4 BP Cragars and they say out of stock, expected delivery date was 5/18/2017. WTF?
 
NH69Valiant said:
I just went to Summit and tried to order 2 15 X 8 5 on 4 BP Cragars and they say out of stock, expected delivery date was 5/18/2017. WTF?
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I checked with 3 different vendors including Summit. They all said 4 to 6 weeks. Mine took exactly 6 weeks.
 
grjammer said:
Yayyy, my tires are being mounted, cragar camp is back in bizness. Should get them in a week or so. too bad my front end is stripped to the frame for rebuild. same sizes for me as you lefty, I talked to the guy about 275's and he said its risky with the increased height and 3/4 inch width increase. I will post pics when done. chitchitchit
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Awesome Grjammer. If 275's are only 3/4 inch wider, I'll stick with my 255's. I'll be watching for your pics...
 
Finally! I really hated looking at the new rims and tires in the boxes...So i finished rebuilding the complete front end. just needs an alignment tune.
I am attaching the before and after pics.

(and now i have to mow the grass!)
 

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